handoff

Create a Markdown handoff document with context for a new agent session.

Updated May 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ievo-ai/skills --skill handoff-ievo-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/ievo-ai/skills/tree/main/plugins/ievo/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ievo-ai/skills --skill handoff-ievo-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The handoff Skill solves the context-window degradation problem by creating a portable document that allows a fresh agent session to continue work without re-deriving context.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Portable Context Handoff: Generates a Markdown document with purpose, relevant context, suggested skills, artifact pointers, and redacted secrets.
  • Use Case: Ideal for use when a user wants to hand off a conversation or task to another agent or session, ensuring the new session can continue where the old one left off.

Quick Start

Run the command /ievo:handoff <purpose> to create a handoff document for a new session.

Frequently Asked Questions about handoff

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I preserve context when handing off a task to a fresh agent session?▼

To preserve context for a fresh agent session, you can generate a self-contained Markdown handoff document that encapsulates the task purpose, relevant context, and artifact pointers. This prevents context-window degradation by ensuring the new session continues work without re-deriving background information.

What is the best way to parallelize agent tasks across different context windows?▼

The best way to parallelize agent tasks is by creating a portable Markdown handoff document. This encapsulates the necessary purpose and context, allowing fresh agent sessions to work in parallel without experiencing context-window degradation.

Does the handoff document format work across different agent platforms?▼

Yes, the handoff document uses the agentskills.io standard for platform compatibility. This ensures the generated Markdown context document can be used across different agent platforms to continue tasks seamlessly.

How do I create a context handoff document for a new session?▼

You create a context handoff document by running the `/ievo:handoff <purpose>` command. This generates a Markdown file containing the task purpose, relevant context, suggested skills, and artifact pointers needed for the new session.

Are secrets and sensitive data protected during context handoff?▼

Yes, secrets and sensitive data are redacted when generating the handoff document. This ensures the portable Markdown file safely encapsulates context for a new agent session without exposing sensitive environment variables.