handoff

Writes a conversation summary into a handoff document for the next agent session.

Updated Jun 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kashman001/ai-workspace-template --skill handoff-kashman001
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/kashman001/ai-workspace-template/tree/main/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kashman001/ai-workspace-template --skill handoff-kashman001

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When a conversation grows long or a task must continue in a new session, context is lost. This Skill compacts the current conversation into a handoff document so a fresh agent can pick up the work without re-reading the entire history. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Conversation Compaction: Summarizes the current conversation into a handoff document saved to the OS temporary directory, not the workspace. - Suggested Skills Section: Names which skills the next agent should invoke, so the follow-up session starts with the right tools. - Artifact Referencing and Redaction: References existing specs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, and diffs by path or URL instead of duplicating them, and redacts sensitive data such as API keys, passwords, and personally identifiable information. - Use Case: You finish a long debugging session and want a teammate's agent to continue tomorrow. Run the handoff with a note like "next session: implement the fix", and the next agent receives a focused, redacted summary tailored to that goal. ## 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 hand off an AI agent conversation to a new session?▼

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 continue the work without the full chat history.

How do I pass context between AI coding agents?▼

Create a handoff document that summarizes the conversation, references existing artifacts like specs and commits by path, and lists suggested skills for the next agent. This avoids duplicating content already captured elsewhere.

Where is the handoff document saved?▼

The document is saved to the temporary directory of your operating system, not the current workspace. This keeps the workspace clean while making the summary accessible to the next session.

Does the handoff document include sensitive information like API keys?▼

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

Can I customize the handoff for what the next session will do?▼

Yes. Pass an argument describing the next session's focus, and the skill treats it as guidance to tailor the document, including which skills the next agent should invoke.