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session-handoff

Update CLAUDE.md Active Context, Last Status, and Next Steps sections.

Updated Jan 25, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#markdown#context#handoff#session-management#CLAUDE.md
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/erhankaraarslan/agent_yazilim_ekibi --skill session-handoff-erhankaraarslan
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: session-handoff
Source: https://github.com/erhankaraarslan/agent_yazilim_ekibi/tree/main/.claude/skills/session-handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/erhankaraarslan/agent_yazilim_ekibi --skill session-handoff-erhankaraarslan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill updates CLAUDE.md to preserve session continuity by refreshing the Active Context and progress notes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Active Context refresh: updates the current module, branch, and task status in CLAUDE.md.
  • Progress checkpointing: records last completed milestones and upcoming steps to ensure seamless handoffs.
  • Session termination readiness: triggers handoff before session end to lock in the context for future sessions.

Quick Start

Trigger this skill at session end or just before the context window fills to refresh CLAUDE.md with the latest state and guidance for the next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about session-handoff

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I preserve session context in CLAUDE.md before the context window fills?▼

To preserve session context in CLAUDE.md, trigger a handoff to refresh Active Context, Last Status, and Next Steps sections with the current branch and timestamp before the context window reaches its limit.

What is the best way to hand off progress notes for long-running tasks between sessions?▼

Handing off progress notes for long-running tasks involves updating CLAUDE.md with completed milestones and upcoming steps, ensuring the next session can resume seamlessly with full traceability.

How do I update CLAUDE.md to capture current task status and next steps at session end?▼

Updating CLAUDE.md at session end involves refreshing the Active Context with the current module, branch, and task status, while recording next steps to lock in context for future sessions.

Does session handoff work without external dependencies to manage markdown context?▼

Yes, session handoff works without external dependencies by directly reading and updating the markdown structure of CLAUDE.md to maintain session continuity and traceability.

When should I trigger a session handoff to avoid losing markdown documentation context?▼

Trigger a session handoff during long-running tasks, at session endings, or just before the context window is full to ensure current state and next steps are captured in CLAUDE.md.

Can I record the current git branch and timestamp in CLAUDE.md for session traceability?▼

Yes, the session handoff records the current branch and timestamp in CLAUDE.md alongside the Active Context and progress notes to provide traceability across multiple sessions.

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