tools-only Session Handoff
Generates a detailed handoff document capturing the current state of work, enabling seamless continuation in a fresh AI session.
When to Use This Skill
- Ending a long coding session that will continue later
- Switching between AI tools or models mid-task
- Context window approaching limits, need a fresh session
- Handing off work to a teammate (human or AI)
What This Skill Does
Generate a structured handoff document with:
1. Current State Summary
## Session Summary
**Task**: [What was being worked on]
**Branch**: [Current git branch]
**Status**: [In progress / Blocked / Ready for review]
**Started**: [When work began]
2. What Was Done
## Completed Work
1. [Task 1] — [files changed, what was done]
2. [Task 2] — [files changed, what was done]
### Key Decisions Made
- Chose X over Y because [reason]
- Used pattern Z from [existing file] for consistency
3. What Remains
## Remaining Work
1. [ ] [Next task] — [specific files, what to do]
2. [ ] [Following task] — [dependencies, approach]
### Blockers
- [Any blocking issues with context]
4. Relevant Context
## Key Files
- `src/auth/oauth.ts` — Main implementation file (modified)
- `src/auth/types.ts` — Type definitions (new)
- `tests/auth/oauth.test.ts` — Tests (partially written)
## Patterns to Follow
- Auth middleware pattern from `src/middleware/jwt.ts`
- Error handling style from `src/errors/`
## Gotchas Discovered
- The `UserService` caches aggressively — clear cache after auth changes
- Test DB needs `--runInBand` flag to avoid connection pool exhaustion
## Commands
- Build: `npm run build`
- Test: `npm test -- --runInBand`
- Verify: `npm run typecheck`
5. Continuation Instructions
## How to Continue
1. Read this handoff document
2. Check `git status` and `git log -5 --oneline` for current state
3. Start with [specific next task]
4. Reference [specific file] for the pattern to follow
Tips
- Write the handoff BEFORE you lose context, not after
- Include specific file paths, not vague descriptions
- Document gotchas — things that surprised you during the session
- Include the exact commands needed to verify work
- Keep it under 200 lines — the next session needs room in its context window
Example
User: "Create a handoff for this session"
Output: Generates a structured markdown document covering: 3 completed tasks with file paths, 2 remaining tasks with specific instructions, 4 key files with their roles, 2 gotchas discovered during the session, and exact build/test commands.
Inspired by: oh-my-opencode /handoff command