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

Updated May 19, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#agent workflow#handoff#session summary#context transfer#context compaction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wenyue/SmartKit --skill handoff-wenyue
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/wenyue/SmartKit/tree/main/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wenyue/SmartKit --skill handoff-wenyue

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When a conversation grows long or needs to move to a new session, context is lost and the next agent starts blind. This Skill compacts the current conversation into a structured handoff document so a fresh agent can continue the work without re-reading the entire history. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Conversation Compaction: Summarizes the current session into a handoff document saved to the operating system's temporary directory, keeping the workspace clean. - 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: Removes API keys, passwords, and personally identifiable information before writing the document. - Use Case: You finish a long debugging session and want a teammate's agent to implement the fix tomorrow. Invoke the handoff Skill with a note like "next session: implement the retry logic", and it produces a tailored summary with suggested skills for the follow-up agent. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to create a handoff document for the next session, optionally describing what that 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 hand off an AI agent conversation to a new session?▼

Invoke the handoff Skill to summarize the current conversation into a document saved in your OS temporary directory. A fresh agent can read that document and continue the work without the full chat history.

How do I pass context between agent sessions without losing work?▼

Create a handoff document that summarizes decisions and progress while referencing existing artifacts like specs, plans, and commits by path or URL. This avoids duplicating content already stored elsewhere.

Where is the handoff document saved?▼

The document is saved to the temporary directory of the user's operating system, not the current workspace. This keeps project repositories free of transient session files.

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 document.

Can I customize the handoff for what the next session will do?▼

Yes. Pass an argument describing the next session's focus, and the Skill tailors the document accordingly, including a suggested skills section for the follow-up agent.

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