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handoff

Generates a handoff document summarizing the current conversation for a fresh agent session.

1|Updated Feb 2, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#handoff#context transfer#agent session#conversation summary#context compaction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rockcookies/skills --skill handoff-rockcookies
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/rockcookies/skills/tree/main/skills/mattpocock/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rockcookies/skills --skill handoff-rockcookies

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When a conversation grows long or a task needs to 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: Summarizes the current conversation into a handoff document saved to the OS temporary directory, keeping the workspace clean. - Suggested Skills Section: Recommends which skills the next agent should invoke to continue the work effectively. - 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 a fresh agent to implement the fix. Run the handoff with a note like "implement the auth fix", and the next agent receives a focused, redacted summary with pointers to relevant artifacts. ## 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 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 then read that document and continue the work without the full history.

How do I tell the next agent what to focus on in a handoff?▼

Pass an argument describing the next session's goal when invoking the handoff. The skill treats the argument as the focus of the next session and tailors the document accordingly.

Where is the handoff document saved?▼

The handoff document is saved to the temporary directory of your operating system, not the current workspace. This keeps project files free of transient session artifacts.

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.

Does the handoff duplicate my specs, plans, or commits?▼

No. Content already captured in artifacts like specs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, or diffs is referenced by path or URL rather than duplicated in the handoff document.

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