session-handoff

Capture session context and write a .continue-here.md handoff file.

9|1|Updated Feb 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/calcosmic/Aether --skill session-handoff-calcosmic
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: session-handoff
Source: https://github.com/calcosmic/Aether/tree/main/.aether/skills-codex/colony/session-handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/calcosmic/Aether --skill session-handoff-calcosmic

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Pauses, resumes, and transfers context across sessions to ensure work can continue safely and nothing gets lost when a session ends.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Captures complete session context including active phase, completed steps, in-progress step, decisions, blockers, and next actions
  • Enables seamless handoffs across pausing and resuming, across sessions and team members
  • Writes a project-root .continue-here.md handoff artifact to enable seamless resumption

Quick Start

Pause the current session to create a handoff file at the project root, then resume from the handoff when ready

Frequently Asked Questions about session-handoff

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I preserve workflow context when pausing a session?▼

To preserve workflow context when pausing a session, you can generate a handoff artifact that captures active phases, completed steps, decisions, blockers, and next actions. This prevents work loss by writing a loadable file at the project root.

What is the best way to resume an in-progress workflow across different team members?▼

The best way to resume an in-progress workflow across team members is using a context handoff file. It captures the in-progress state and next actions, allowing a new agent to load the exact session context and continue safely without losing prior decisions.

How does a session handoff checkpoint prevent loss of work at phase boundaries?▼

A session handoff checkpoint prevents loss of work at phase boundaries by automatically capturing the active phase and in-progress state. It writes this context to a project root file, ensuring seamless resumption when the workflow transfers across sessions.

Can I transfer active session context without losing track of blockers and decisions?▼

Yes, you can transfer active session context without losing blockers and decisions. The handoff process explicitly records completed steps, ongoing decisions, and current blockers into a dedicated markdown file for the next agent to load.

Do I need any specific dependencies to create a context checkpoint for resuming work later?▼

No specific dependencies are required to create a context checkpoint for resuming work later. The process operates independently to capture your session state and write a standard markdown handoff file directly at your project root.

Why does my workflow lose progress when transferring sessions without a checkpoint?▼

Your workflow loses progress without a checkpoint because the active phase, in-progress steps, and decisions are not captured. Writing a dedicated handoff file ensures the next agent loads the full context and resumes safely.