How do I install the Ahgraber Skills Handoff skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/ahgraber-skills-handoff in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

What does the Ahgraber Skills Handoff skill do?

Handoff It is listed under Coding & Dev Tools on SkillMD.

Is Ahgraber Skills Handoff safe to use?

This skill has not completed SkillMD's automated safety review yet. Independent scanners report: SkillSpector: CAUTION, Skill Scanner: PASS. SkillMD never runs a skill's scripts for you; review the SKILL.md before installing.

Which AI agents work with Ahgraber Skills Handoff?

This skill is tagged as working with Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex. SKILL.md is an open format, so most agents that read a skills directory can load it too.

Is Ahgraber Skills Handoff free to use?

Yes. Installing skills from SkillMD is free, and the skill stays under its author's original license.

Who published Ahgraber Skills Handoff?

tomevault-io (@tomevault-io) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Ahgraber Skills Handoff by tomevault-io

Name: Ahgraber Skills Handoff
Author: tomevault-io

File contents

Handoff

Produce a transfer-ready handoff for in-progress work.

Invocation Notice

Inform the user when this skill is being invoked by name: handoff.

Critical Constraints

Assume the recipient can only see the handoff output and nothing else.
Output one fully filled handoff payload in chat.
Do not create a handoff file unless explicitly requested.
Do not rely on references like "above" or "earlier in this thread".
If information is missing, write Unknown and specify what is needed.

When to Use

Handing off work to a new conversation or agent.
Resetting context while preserving execution continuity.
Transferring partially complete implementation/debugging work.
Capturing next actions before ending a session.

When Not to Use

Simple same-thread progress updates.
Creating long-lived project documentation.
Retrospectives not intended for immediate continuation.

Workflow

Extract the objective, success criteria, and current status from available context.
Collect concrete evidence: files touched, commands run, validation status, blockers, and risks.
Capture decisions with rationale so the recipient understands intent and tradeoffs.
Fill every section of assets/handoff-template.md.
Ensure next steps are ordered and step 1 is immediately executable.
Return the completed template in chat for copy/paste.

Output Rules

Match the template section headings exactly.
Keep statements specific and verifiable; avoid vague summaries.
Include validation details (passed, failed, or not run).
Include blockers with owner/dependency and concrete impact.

Quality Checklist

The goal and definition of done are explicit.
Done vs. pending work is unambiguous.
Blockers include dependency/owner and impact.
Validation status includes what passed, failed, or was skipped.
The first next step can be executed immediately.
The recipient can proceed without asking for missing context.

References

assets/handoff-template.md - canonical output format.

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---name: ahgraber-skills-handoffdescription: Handoff---# HandoffProduce a transfer-ready handoff for in-progress work.## Invocation Notice- Inform the user when this skill is being invoked by name: `handoff`.## Critical Constraints- Assume the recipient can only see the handoff output and nothing else.- Output one fully filled handoff payload in chat.- Do not create a handoff file unless explicitly requested.- Do not rely on references like "above" or "earlier in this thread".- If information is missing, write `Unknown` and specify what is needed.## When to Use- Handing off work to a new conversation or agent.- Resetting context while preserving execution continuity.- Transferring partially complete implementation/debugging work.- Capturing next actions before ending a session.## When Not to Use- Simple same-thread progress updates.- Creating long-lived project documentation.- Retrospectives not intended for immediate continuation.## Workflow1. Extract the objective, success criteria, and current status from available context.2. Collect concrete evidence: files touched, commands run, validation status, blockers, and risks.3. Capture decisions with rationale so the recipient understands intent and tradeoffs.4. Fill every section of `assets/handoff-template.md`.5. Ensure next steps are ordered and step 1 is immediately executable.6. Return the completed template in chat for copy/paste.## Output Rules- Match the template section headings exactly.- Keep statements specific and verifiable; avoid vague summaries.- Include validation details (passed, failed, or not run).- Include blockers with owner/dependency and concrete impact.## Quality Checklist- The goal and definition of done are explicit.- Done vs. pending work is unambiguous.- Blockers include dependency/owner and impact.- Validation status includes what passed, failed, or was skipped.- The first next step can be executed immediately.- The recipient can proceed without asking for missing context.## References- `assets/handoff-template.md` - canonical output format.---> Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/ahgraber) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.

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Ahgraber Skills Handoff