handoff

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

4|Updated Aug 22, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/stevejbickley/arcbita-geek-seminars --skill handoff-stevejbickley
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/stevejbickley/arcbita-geek-seminars/tree/main/sessions/2026-07-29-ClaudeCodeforAppliedSocialScience/starter/.claude/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stevejbickley/arcbita-geek-seminars --skill handoff-stevejbickley

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When a conversation with an AI agent grows long or a session must end, context is lost and the next session starts from scratch. This Skill compacts the current conversation into a structured handoff document so a fresh agent can pick up the work without losing progress. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Conversation Compaction: Summarizes the current conversation into a handoff document saved to the operating system's temporary directory, keeping the workspace clean. - Suggested Skills Section: Recommends which skills the next agent should invoke to continue the work effectively. - Deduplication and Redaction: References existing artifacts (specs, plans, ADRs, commits) by path instead of duplicating them, and strips sensitive data such as API keys, passwords, and personally identifiable information. - Use Case: You finish a long debugging session and want a colleague's agent to continue tomorrow. Run the handoff skill with a note like "next session: implement the failing tests" to produce a tailored continuation document. ## 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 context between AI agent sessions?▼

Invoke the handoff skill to compact the current conversation into a summary document saved to your OS temporary directory. A fresh agent can read this document to resume the work with full context.

How do I 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. The skill tailors the document accordingly and includes a suggested skills section for the next agent.

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.

Where is the handoff document saved?▼

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

Does the handoff duplicate existing specs or plans?▼

No. Content already captured in artifacts such as specs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, or diffs is referenced by path or URL instead of being duplicated in the handoff document.