# Handoff

> Write a handoff file to transfer task ownership to a future session. Load when work is incomplete and context would be lost without a written handoff.

- Skill: `joernstoehler-dnd-claude-code/handoff` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add joernstoehler-dnd-claude-code/handoff`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/joernstoehler-dnd-claude-code/handoff/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Productivity
- Author: JoernStoehler (https://skillmd.com/u/joernstoehler-dnd-claude-code)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/joernstoehler-dnd-claude-code/handoff

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# Handoff Workflow

Write a handoff file when work is incomplete and a future agent needs context beyond what TASKS.md contains.

## Steps

1. **Update TASKS.md** with current status, next steps, and any newly discovered tasks
2. **Write the handoff file** at `handoffs/<name>.md` using the template at `references/template.md`
3. **Verify claims** — re-read key files referenced in the handoff. Check that paths exist, stated facts match current code/data, and branch state is accurate. Handoffs with stale claims waste the next agent's time.
4. **Commit** the handoff file and TASKS.md update