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handoff

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

Updated Apr 28, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#handoff#workflow continuity#agent session#conversation summary#context compaction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/GregM1991/skills --skill handoff-gregm1991
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/GregM1991/skills/tree/main/skills/vendor/mattpocock/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/GregM1991/skills --skill handoff-gregm1991

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When a conversation grows long or a task must move to a fresh agent session, context is lost. This Skill compacts the current conversation into a handoff document so a new agent can pick up the work without re-reading the entire history. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Conversation Compaction: Summarizes the current conversation into a structured handoff document saved to the OS temporary directory, keeping the workspace clean. - Suggested Skills Section: Recommends which skills the next agent should invoke, smoothing the transition between sessions. - Artifact Referencing and Redaction: References existing specs, plans, ADRs, and commits by path instead of duplicating them, and strips sensitive data like API keys and personal information. - Use Case: After a long debugging session, run the handoff with a note like "next session: implement the fix" so a fresh agent receives a focused, redacted summary tailored to the upcoming work. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to create a handoff document summarizing this conversation for the next session, optionally describing what the next 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 agent session?▼

Invoke the handoff skill to compact the current conversation into a summary document saved to your OS temporary directory. The new agent reads that document to resume the work without the full history.

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

Pass an argument describing what the next session will focus on, such as the upcoming task or goal. The skill treats the argument as the next session's purpose and tailors the summary accordingly.

Where is the handoff document saved?▼

The document is saved to the temporary directory of the user's operating system, not the current workspace. This keeps project repositories free of transient session files.

Does the handoff document include sensitive information?▼

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

Does the handoff duplicate specs, plans, or commits?▼

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

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