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handoff · ykdojo — Claude Code skill: what it does, how to install

Creates or updates a HANDOFF.md file so an agent in a fresh session can pick up the task with full context.

Install into Claude Code · Skills CLI (Vercel) All methods and platforms ↓ 
npx skills add ykdojo/claude-code-tips --skill handoff -a claude-code
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What handoff does

The skill inspects the repository root for an existing HANDOFF.md. If present, the agent reads prior notes before rewriting them. It documents five core areas: project goals, current status, methods that worked, failed attempts, and concrete next actions.

Everything is saved directly to HANDOFF.md at the project root. The agent prints the file path, letting you launch a new session pointing straight to that file. Without logging failed attempts, fresh agents inevitably repeat dead-end experiments.

What it helps with

  • preserve task progress before resetting context
  • record failed approaches to prevent repeated mistakes
  • outline next action items for an incoming agent
  • hand over unfinished work to another session

Example prompts for the agent

  • Create a HANDOFF.md file summarizing our progress and next steps.
  • Update HANDOFF.md with what worked and what failed so far.
  • Run handoff so I can start a fresh agent session.

How to install handoff

1Skills CLI (Vercel)

npx skills add ykdojo/claude-code-tips --skill handoff -a claude-code

2Manually: put the files in place

~/.claude/skills/handoff/SKILL.md

Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/handoff/

Step by step, with commands for each platform: How to install skills in Claude Code: five ways

Questions about handoff

How to install handoff in Claude Code?

Run npx skills add ykdojo/claude-code-tips --skill handoff -a claude-code in your terminal. You can also save it directly to ~/.claude/skills/handoff/SKILL.md.

What does the handoff skill do?

It inspects or creates HANDOFF.md in the project root to capture goals, completed work, successful and failed attempts, and upcoming tasks.

Why does handoff record failed attempts?

Logging what did not work stops the next agent with blank memory from retrying broken solutions.

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handoff Matt Pocock Creates a handoff document from the current conversation so another agent can continue the work. Use it when a task moves to a new session or agent. 1,038,491installs handoff rohitg00 Resumes the latest agent session for the current directory and surfaces any unanswered questions first. CX Codex +1 13,400installs handoff thedotmack Generates a structured HANDOFF.md with goals, failed attempts, and next steps. Use it when context degrades or when starting a fresh session. CX Codex +1 360installs handoff Alireza Rezvani Turns the current conversation into a handoff document for another agent. Use it when work moves to a fresh session and existing artifacts should stay referenced. 427installs handoff prathamdby This skill writes your agent's working context to a file and picks the work back up from it. Useful when a session ends mid-task or you move to another machine. CX Codex +1 607installs setup-matt-pocock-skills Matt Pocock This skill configures a repository for Matt Pocock's engineering skills by setting its issue tracker, triage labels, and domain docs layout. Run it before using the other skills. 1,052,851installs ask-matt Matt Pocock Routes you to the right Matt Pocock skill or flow for the task at hand. Use it when you need a starting point for a feature, prototype, incoming issue, or hard bug. 766,587installs to-tickets Matt Pocock Turns a plan, spec, or conversation into small end-to-end tickets with explicit blockers. Use it to agree on the work breakdown before tickets go to a tracker. 711,230installs writing-plans Jesse Vincent This skill turns requirements for a multi-step task into an implementation plan before code changes begin. It helps when another engineer needs exact files, interfaces, and checks. CX Codex 282,859installs caveman-review JuliusBrussee Turns code review comments into one line per finding: location, problem, fix. Useful when a diff or PR needs a fast pass without the filler. CX Codex +1 411,800installs caveman-compress JuliusBrussee Compresses CLAUDE.md, todo lists, and other prose files into a shorter format while retaining a readable backup. CX Codex +1 411,500installs

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