# Handoff Log Condense > Create a short summary of recent handoff log entries without modifying the append-only log. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/handoff-log-condense` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/handoff-log-condense` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/handoff-log-condense/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: AI & ML - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/handoff-log-condense --- # Handoff Log Condense ## When to use Use when the handoff log is long and you need a short summary for a new session or review. ## Procedure 1. Choose the scope (for example, the last N entries) and write it down. 2. Copy the scoped entries into a new file under `.agent/docs/agent_handoffs/` (for example, `agent_conversation_log.summary.md`). 3. Add a brief summary at the top of the new file, then leave the original log unchanged. ## Inputs and outputs - Inputs: `.agent/docs/agent_handoffs/agent_conversation_log.md`, chosen scope - Outputs: new summary file under `.agent/docs/agent_handoffs/` ## Constraints - Never modify or truncate the append-only log - Keep summaries in a separate file - ASCII-only ## Examples - $handoff-log-condense --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/cdrguru) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.