handoff

Capture chat session context and generate starter prompts for new chats.

1|Updated Dec 30, 2024
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/FarzamMohammadi/dev-toolbox --skill handoff-farzammohammadi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/FarzamMohammadi/dev-toolbox/tree/main/ai/claude-code/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/FarzamMohammadi/dev-toolbox --skill handoff-farzammohammadi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The handoff skill captures and preserves the current chat session context to enable seamless continuation in a new chat.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Context capture: Collects the most relevant details from the current conversation.
  • Memory scaffolding: Creates starter memory files (session-history.md, learnings.md, decisions.md) for persistent context.
  • Starter prompt generation: Produces a ready-to-use session continuation prompt for the next chat.

Quick Start

Use the handoff skill to prepare context for the next chat session. The command /handoff generates memory scaffolds, collects session intelligence, and returns a starter prompt for seamless continuation.

Frequently Asked Questions about handoff

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I preserve chat context for a new session?▼

To preserve chat context for a new session, use the handoff skill to capture current conversation details and generate persistent memory artifacts. It creates structured memory files and a ready-to-use starter prompt for seamless continuation in your next chat.

What is the best way to continue a project across multiple chat sessions?▼

The best way to continue a project across multiple chat sessions is generating persistent memory artifacts. This skill scaffolds memory files like session-history.md, learnings.md, and decisions.md to store project intelligence, returning a starter prompt to paste into the next chat.

How do I save AI chat history and learnings before starting a new chat?▼

To save AI chat history and learnings before starting a new chat, run the handoff command. It automatically extracts relevant details and updates structured memory files, specifically ai/memory/session-history.md and ai/memory/learnings.md, with persistent entries.

Can I generate a starter prompt to resume an ongoing AI conversation?▼

Yes, you can generate a starter prompt to resume an ongoing AI conversation. The skill collects session intelligence from your current chat and returns a complete, ready-to-use continuation prompt that you paste directly into a new chat session.

Does the handoff skill require any external dependencies to capture session context?▼

No, the handoff skill requires no external dependencies to capture session context. It operates independently to update internal memory markdown files and produce a continuation prompt, requiring only your ongoing project conversation as input.