tda-handoff

Creates a session state handoff document at a specified directory path without duplicating or overwriting content.

1|Updated Dec 13, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/stephendor/TDL --skill tda-handoff
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tda-handoff
Source: https://github.com/stephendor/TDL/tree/main/.agents/skills/tda-handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stephendor/TDL --skill tda-handoff

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manages the transition of a substantial session or state from one runtime or agent to another, preserving critical information without re-derivation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Compact Handoff: Packages up session state without duplicating content for easy continuation.
  • Contextual Information: Ensures all necessary context for continuation is included in the handoff document.
  • Customizable Outputs: Writes handoff content to a specified path, with options for inclusion in daily vault notes.

Quick Start

Use the tda-handoff skill to generate a handoff document for the 'Q3 Project' and output it to '.apm/memory/handoffs/2023-09-15-Q3-Project.md'.

Frequently Asked Questions about tda-handoff

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I transfer session state between agents without duplicating data?

Session state preservation captures critical runtime context in a compact document, preventing the need to re-derive information when transitioning between agents. It works by packaging the current session's knowledge and writing it to a specified directory path for the next runtime to access.

How do I save session context for another agent to continue the work?

You save session context by generating a handoff document that packages runtime state without data duplication. Specify a target directory path for the output file, ensuring the next agent or session has all the necessary contextual knowledge to continue the work effectively.

Can I include handoff state preservation outputs in my daily vault notes?

Yes, handoff outputs can be included in daily vault notes. The skill writes the preserved session state to a specified directory path, allowing you to integrate the contextual knowledge transfer document directly into your existing daily documentation workflow.

Does this contextual knowledge transfer tool overwrite existing content in the target directory?

No, the handoff process does not overwrite existing content. It provides a structured transfer of session state to a specified directory path without data duplication, ensuring your previous runtime data and files remain safe while the next phase receives the context needed.

When do I need a compact handoff for runtime transitions?

You need a compact handoff when transitioning a substantial session or state from one runtime or agent to another. If your next phase requires critical information that would be costly to re-derive, packaging the context into a concise document ensures effective continuation.