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

Updated Apr 23, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#handoff#redaction#agent session#conversation summary#context compaction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sndrgrdn/skills --skill handoff-sndrgrdn
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/sndrgrdn/skills/tree/main/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sndrgrdn/skills --skill handoff-sndrgrdn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When a conversation grows long or needs to move to a fresh agent session, context is lost. This Skill compacts the current conversation into a handoff document so a new agent can pick up the work without repeating prior discussion. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Conversation Compaction: Summarizes the current conversation into a structured handoff document saved to the OS temporary directory, not the workspace. - Suggested Skills Section: Recommends which skills the next agent should invoke via the Skill tool. - Deduplication and Redaction: References existing artifacts (specs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, diffs) by path or URL instead of duplicating them, and strips sensitive data like API keys, passwords, and PII. - 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, sanitized summary. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to create a handoff document summarizing this conversation so a new session can continue the work.

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. The next agent reads that document to resume the work without repeating prior discussion.

How do I focus a handoff document on a specific next task?▼

Pass an argument describing the next session's focus, such as the feature to implement or bug to fix. The skill treats the argument as the next session's purpose and tailors the handoff content accordingly.

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

No. The skill references existing artifacts like specs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, and diffs by path or URL instead of copying their content, keeping the handoff document concise.

Is sensitive information included in the handoff summary?▼

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

Where is the handoff document saved?▼

The document is saved to the operating system's temporary directory, not the current workspace, so it does not pollute the project repository.

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