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handoff

Summarizes the current conversation into a handoff document for a fresh agent session.

6|Updated Mar 10, 2026
Search Tags:#agent workflow#handoff#session summary#context transfer#conversation summary#context compaction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/northguild/gmt --skill handoff-northguild
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/northguild/gmt/tree/main/.agents/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/northguild/gmt --skill handoff-northguild

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 structured handoff document so another agent can pick up the work without re-reading the entire history. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Conversation Compaction: Writes a summary of the current session to the operating system's temporary directory, keeping the workspace clean. - Suggested Skills Section: Recommends which skills the next agent should invoke, smoothing the transition between sessions. - 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: Before ending a long debugging session, generate a handoff document so the next agent session can resume the investigation with full context and a clear focus. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to create a handoff document summarizing this conversation so a new session can continue the work, 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. A fresh agent can read that document and resume the work without the full chat history.

How to write a handoff document for another AI agent?▼

Run the handoff skill and optionally pass a description of what the next session will focus on. It generates a tailored summary, references existing artifacts by path or URL, and lists suggested skills for the next agent.

Where is the handoff document saved?▼

The document is written to the temporary directory of the user's operating system, not the current workspace. This keeps project files clean while making the summary accessible to the next session.

Does the handoff document include secrets or API keys?▼

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