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handoff

Writes a handoff document summarizing the current conversation for a fresh agent.

2|Updated Jun 21, 2026
Search Tags:#summarization#documentation#context#agent#handoff#continuity#session
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/IsKenKenYa/skills --skill handoff-iskenkenya
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/IsKenKenYa/skills/tree/main/skills/productivity/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/IsKenKenYa/skills --skill handoff-iskenkenya

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When a conversation grows long or needs to move to a new session, context is lost and the next agent starts blind. This Skill compresses the current conversation into a structured handoff document so a fresh agent can continue the work without re-reading the entire history. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Conversation Summarization: Distills the current session into a concise handoff document saved to the OS temporary directory, keeping the workspace clean. - Suggested Skills Section: Recommends which skills the next agent should invoke, so follow-up work starts with the right tools. - Artifact Referencing: Avoids duplicating content already captured in specs, 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: You have been debugging a feature across a long session and want to continue tomorrow in a fresh context. Run the handoff skill with a note like "next session: finish the retry logic", and the new agent picks up exactly where you left off. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to create a handoff document 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 hand off a conversation to a new AI agent session?▼

Invoke the handoff skill near the end of your session. It writes a summary document to your OS temporary directory that a fresh agent can read to continue the work, including suggested skills for the next session.

How do I preserve context when the conversation gets too long?▼

Use the handoff skill to compress the conversation into a standalone document before context runs out. It references existing artifacts like specs, plans, and commits by path instead of duplicating them, keeping the summary compact.

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 handoff document.

Can I tell the next session what to focus on?▼

Yes. Pass an argument describing the next session's purpose, and the skill tailors the handoff document accordingly, including which skills the next agent should call.

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