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handoff

Writes a conversation summary document so a fresh agent can continue the work.

Updated Nov 10, 2013
Search Tags:#documentation#handoff#continuity#agent session#conversation summary#context compaction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bnferguson/dotfiles --skill handoff-bnferguson
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/bnferguson/dotfiles/tree/main/.agents/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bnferguson/dotfiles --skill handoff-bnferguson

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When a conversation grows long or a session must end, context is lost and the next agent starts from zero. 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: Names which skills the next agent should invoke, preserving workflow continuity. - Artifact Referencing: Avoids duplicating content already captured in specs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, or diffs by referencing them via path or URL. - Sensitive Data Redaction: Strips API keys, passwords, and personally identifiable information from the handoff. - Use Case: Before ending a long debugging session, generate a handoff tailored to the next session's goal (passed as an argument) so a new agent resumes with full context. ## 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 conversation to a new session?▼

Invoke the handoff skill to summarize the current conversation into a document saved in your OS temporary directory. A fresh agent can read that document and continue the work without the full chat history.

How do I preserve context when hitting conversation length limits?▼

Generate a handoff document before the context window fills up. It captures the essential state of the work and references existing artifacts like specs, plans, and commits by path or URL instead of duplicating them.

Where is the handoff document saved?▼

The 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 API keys or personal data?▼

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

Can I tailor the handoff for a specific next task?▼

Yes. Pass an argument describing what the next session will focus on, and the handoff document will be tailored accordingly, including a suggested skills section for the next agent.

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