# Handoff

> Manages context transfer between AI coding sessions. Activates when HANDOFF.md exists, when user mentions handoff/resume, or when ending significant work.

- Skill: `tomevault-io/handoff-7` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/handoff-7`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/handoff-7/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/handoff-7

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# Handoff Detection

## On Session Start

Check if `HANDOFF.md` exists in the working directory. If found:

1. Read it silently
2. Tell the user: "Found a handoff from a previous session: [title]. [1-sentence goal]. Resume from here?"
3. If they agree, follow `/handoff:resume` flow

## Trigger Words

Activate when user says: "handoff", "hand off", "pass this to", "continue later", "pick up where", "transfer context", "save state", "resume", "take over"

## Creating vs Resuming

- User wants to **create**: They're wrapping up or switching agents → use `/handoff:create`
- User wants to **resume**: They're starting fresh with existing handoff → use `/handoff:resume`

## Proactive Suggestions

Consider suggesting a handoff when:
- User says "I need to go" or "let's stop here"
- A significant milestone is reached
- You've been working for a long time with lots of context

Say: "Want me to create a handoff so you (or another agent) can continue later?"

## Commands

| Command | Use When |
|---------|----------|
| `/handoff:create` | Full handoff with all context |
| `/handoff:quick` | Minimal handoff, just essentials |
| `/handoff:resume` | Continue from existing handoff |

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> Source: [willseltzer/claude-handoff](https://github.com/willseltzer/claude-handoff) — distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io).
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