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handoff

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

3|Updated Jan 9, 2026
Search Tags:#agent workflow#handoff#continuity#session summary#conversation summary#context compaction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/craft-ts/craft-ts --skill handoff-craft-ts
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/craft-ts/craft-ts/tree/main/.agents/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/craft-ts/craft-ts --skill handoff-craft-ts

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When a conversation grows long or a session ends, context is lost and the next agent or session must start from scratch. 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 operating system's temporary directory, keeping the workspace clean. - Suggested Skills Section: Recommends which skills the next agent should invoke to continue the work effectively. - Artifact Referencing and Redaction: References existing artifacts (PRDs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, diffs) by path or URL instead of duplicating them, and redacts sensitive data such as API keys, passwords, and personally identifiable information. - Use Case: After a long debugging and planning session, you run the handoff skill with the note "next session will implement the auth module", producing a tailored summary document the next agent can load immediately. ## 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 transfer conversation context to a new AI 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 without the full chat history.

How do I summarize a long AI coding session before context runs out?▼

Run the handoff skill before the context window fills up. It writes a concise summary of decisions, progress, and next steps, and you can pass an argument describing what the next session should focus on.

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 document.

Does the handoff duplicate my existing plans and design docs?▼

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 document compact.

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