Agent skill · writing content · mattpocock
handoff
Compact the current conversation into a handoff document for another agent to pick up.
Why this skill is useful
Creates a structured handoff document that includes tailored suggestions for skills based on the conversation context, which the AI wouldn't generate on its own.
What it needs
About 1k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-06. 207,363 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Write a handoff document summarising the current conversation so a fresh agent can continue the work. Save to the temporary directory of the user's OS - not the current workspace. Include a "suggested skills" section in the document, naming which skills the next agent should call the Skill tool for. Do not duplicate content already captured in other artifacts (specs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, diffs). Reference them by path or URL instead. Redact any sensitive information, such as API keys, passwords, or personally identifiable information. If the user passed arguments, treat them as a description of what the next session will focus on and tailor the doc accordingly.
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills mattpocock/handoff