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handoff

Writes a conversation summary document for a fresh agent to continue the work.

Updated Jun 8, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#handoff#redaction#session summary#agent continuity#context compaction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Avistian/nba --skill handoff-avistian
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/Avistian/nba/tree/main/.agents/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Avistian/nba --skill handoff-avistian

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When a working session ends or context runs out, the next agent or session starts blind. This Skill compacts the current conversation into a structured handoff document so a fresh agent can pick up the work without re-reading the entire history. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Conversation Compaction: Summarizes the current session into a handoff document saved to the OS temporary directory, keeping the workspace clean. - Suggested Skills Section: Recommends which skills the next agent should invoke to continue the work effectively. - Deduplication & Redaction: References existing artifacts (PRDs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, diffs) by path or URL instead of duplicating them, and strips sensitive data such as API keys, passwords, and PII. - Use Case: Before ending a long debugging or planning session, invoke the handoff skill with a note like "next session: implement the routing phase" so the incoming agent receives a tailored, focused briefing. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to create a handoff document for the next session, optionally describing what that session will focus on.

Frequently Asked Questions about handoff

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I hand off an AI agent session to another agent?▼

Invoke the handoff skill at the end of your session. It writes a summary document to your OS temporary directory that a fresh agent can read to resume the work, including a section suggesting which skills to invoke next.

How to pass context between AI coding sessions?▼

Use the handoff skill to compact the conversation into a document. You can pass an argument describing the next session's focus, and the document will be tailored to that goal while referencing existing artifacts by path.

Where is the handoff document saved?▼

The document is saved to the temporary directory of your operating system, not the current workspace. This keeps the project repository free of transient session notes.

Does the handoff document include secrets or API keys?▼

No. The skill explicitly redacts sensitive information such as API keys, passwords, and personally identifiable information before writing the document.

Does the handoff duplicate my plans and commit history?▼

No. Content already captured in artifacts like PRDs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, or diffs is referenced by path or URL rather than copied, keeping the handoff concise.

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