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handoff

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

Updated Aug 5, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#agent workflow#handoff#session summary#context transfer#context compaction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pd-phuc/laravel-template --skill handoff-pd-phuc
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/pd-phuc/laravel-template/tree/main/.claude/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pd-phuc/laravel-template --skill handoff-pd-phuc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When a conversation grows long or a session ends, context is lost and the next agent or session must start from scratch. This Skill compacts the current conversation into a structured handoff document so a fresh agent can resume the work without losing progress. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Conversation Compaction: Summarizes the current conversation into a handoff document saved to the OS temporary directory, keeping the workspace clean. - Artifact Referencing: Avoids duplicating content already captured in PRDs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, or diffs by referencing them via path or URL. - Suggested Skills Section: Recommends which skills the next agent should invoke to continue the work. - Sensitive Data Redaction: Removes API keys, passwords, and personally identifiable information from the handoff. - Use Case: Before ending a long debugging or feature-building session, invoke the handoff with a note like "next session: write integration tests" so the next 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 transfer conversation context to a new AI agent session?▼

Invoke the handoff skill to compact the current conversation into a summary document saved to your OS temporary directory. The next agent reads this document to resume the work with full context.

How do I pass context between Claude Code sessions?▼

Run the handoff skill before ending your session, optionally passing a description of what the next session will focus on. The generated document includes progress, artifact references, and suggested skills for the next agent.

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 secrets?▼

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

What are the limitations of a conversation handoff document?▼

The handoff summarizes rather than reproduces the full conversation, so fine-grained details may be lost. Content already captured in PRDs, plans, ADRs, or commits is referenced by path instead of duplicated.

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