handoff

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

Updated Jul 23, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/derrik-fleming/dotfiles --skill handoff-derrik-fleming
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/derrik-fleming/dotfiles/tree/main/private_dot_agents/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/derrik-fleming/dotfiles --skill handoff-derrik-fleming

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 scratch. This Skill compacts the current conversation into a structured handoff document so a fresh agent can resume the work immediately. ## 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. - Artifact Referencing: Avoids duplicating content already captured in PRDs, 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, invoke the handoff with a note like "next session: implement the fix" so the next agent receives a tailored, redacted summary with pointers to existing artifacts. ## 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 context between AI agent sessions?▼

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 resume the work without losing context.

How do I compact a long conversation for a new agent?▼

Run the handoff skill with an optional argument describing the next session's focus. It produces a tailored summary that references existing artifacts like plans, commits, and diffs 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 secrets or API keys?▼

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

When should I not use a conversation handoff summary?▼

Avoid it when all context is already captured in durable artifacts like PRDs, ADRs, issues, or commits, since the handoff only references those by path or URL and adds no new content.