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Generate a conversation summary document for continuing work in a new agent session.

Updated Jun 12, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#handoff#workflow continuity#context transfer#agent session#conversation summary
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bilacchi/agents-skills --skill handoff-bilacchi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/bilacchi/agents-skills/tree/main/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bilacchi/agents-skills --skill handoff-bilacchi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When a conversation grows long or context runs out, transferring work to a fresh agent session loses critical details. This Skill compacts the current conversation into a structured handoff document so the next agent can pick up exactly where you left off. ## 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, commits) by path instead of duplicating them, and strips sensitive data like API keys and passwords. - Use Case: You have been debugging a feature across a long session and want a fresh agent to implement the fix. Run the handoff skill with a note like "implement the auth fix" and the next session starts with full context. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to create a handoff document summarizing this conversation so a new session can continue the work.

Frequently Asked Questions about handoff

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I transfer conversation context to a new agent session?▼

Invoke the handoff skill to compact the current conversation into a summary document saved in your OS temporary directory. A fresh agent can read that document and continue the work with full context.

How do I customize a handoff document for the next session?▼

Pass an argument describing what the next session will focus on, such as the feature to implement or bug to fix. The skill tailors the handoff document content to that stated goal.

Where is the handoff document saved?▼

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

Does the handoff document include sensitive information?▼

No. The skill redacts sensitive information such as API keys, passwords, and personally identifiable information before writing the document, so secrets are not carried into the next session.

Does the handoff duplicate existing plans or design documents?▼

No. Content already captured in artifacts like PRDs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, or diffs is referenced by path or URL instead of being duplicated in the handoff document.

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