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Creates structured context summaries for continuing work across AI sessions.
Install Session Handoff
$ npx skills add ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE --skill session-handoff -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE session-handoff --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/session-handoff .claude/skills/session-handoff && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "session-handoff" agent skill from https://github.com/ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE/tree/main/skills/session-handoff into .claude/skills/session-handoff/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "session-handoff", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE/tree/main/skills/session-handoffType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE --skill session-handoff -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE session-handoff --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/session-handoff .agents/skills/session-handoff && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "session-handoff" agent skill from https://github.com/ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE/tree/main/skills/session-handoff into .agents/skills/session-handoff/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "session-handoff", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE --skill session-handoff -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE session-handoff --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/session-handoff .cursor/skills/session-handoff && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "session-handoff" agent skill from https://github.com/ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE/tree/main/skills/session-handoff into .cursor/skills/session-handoff/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "session-handoff", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE.git --path skills/session-handoff--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE --skill session-handoff -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE session-handoff --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/session-handoff .gemini/skills/session-handoff && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "session-handoff" agent skill from https://github.com/ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE/tree/main/skills/session-handoff into .gemini/skills/session-handoff/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "session-handoff", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE session-handoffInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE --skill session-handoff -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/session-handoff .github/skills/session-handoff && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "session-handoff" agent skill from https://github.com/ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE/tree/main/skills/session-handoff into .github/skills/session-handoff/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "session-handoff", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE --skill session-handoff -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE session-handoff --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/session-handoff .opencode/skills/session-handoff && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "session-handoff" agent skill from https://github.com/ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE/tree/main/skills/session-handoff into .opencode/skills/session-handoff/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "session-handoff", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
session-handoff- GitHub stars
- 253
- Token cost
- ~739 tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 182 words
- Files
- 1
- Skills in repo
- 150
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
At a glance
Creates structured context summaries for continuing work across AI sessions.
- Works in 5 steps: Current State Summary → What Was Done → What Remains → …
- Ending a session to enable seamless continuation in a new session without losing context
- SKILL.md covers When to Use This Skill, What This Skill Does, Tips and Example
- Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md
What it does
Session Handoff is an agent skill from ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE. Creates structured context summaries for continuing work across AI sessions. Use when ending a session to enable seamless continuation in a new session without losing context.
Its SKILL.md is about 740 tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.
It sits in Agent Workflows, covering Session handoff. The repository describes itself as: A curated list of 180+ useful Claude Skills for Software Engineering and resources for customizing AI for SE workflows. The licence is Apache-2.0.
When your agent uses it
- Ending a session to enable seamless continuation in a new session without losing context
- Tasks that involve Session handoff
Example prompts
- “Use the session-handoff skill to create structured context summaries for continuing work across AI sessions”
- “/session-handoff”
Workflow steps
5 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 4f38503. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md (its code samples are markdown).
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
Links to these hosts (documentation or services it may open):
github.com
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Session Handoff loads about 739 tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 48 tokens; SKILL.md has 182 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check passed
The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.
SKILL.md
The full file from ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE at commit 4f38503, republished under its Apache-2.0 licence (© ArabelaTso). 182 words, ~739 tokens.
Download SKILL.mdSave it as
.claude/skills/session-handoff/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).- name
- session-handoff
- description
- Creates structured context summaries for continuing work across AI sessions. Use when ending a session to enable seamless continuation in a new session without losing context.
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 consistency3. 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 followTips
- 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
© ArabelaTso, Apache-2.0. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file
Files
Just SKILL.md in skills/session-handoff of ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE.
Open the folder on GitHubat commit 4f38503
Compare with similar skills
Session Handoff next to the 5 skills that share the most tags, products or categories with it. Stars are the repository's; “used in” counts other GitHub owners with a copy.
| Skill | Stars | Used in | Tokens | Auto-check | Licence | Repo updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session Handoff this skillArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE | 253 | — | ~739 | Automated safety check: Pass | Apache-2.0 | |
| Orca CLIstablyai/orca | 87k | 2 repos | ~593 | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Coding Agent Session Findercode-yeongyu/oh-my-openagent | 70k | 1 repos | ~2.8k | Automated safety check: Pass | Custom licence | |
| Beads Task Memorygastownhall/beads | 28k | — | ~1.2k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Session History Searchslopus/happy | 24k | — | ~3.1k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Paseo Agent Handoffgetpaseo/paseo | 20k | 1 repos | ~606 | Automated safety check: Pass | Custom licence |
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Questions about Session Handoff
What does Session Handoff do?
Creates structured context summaries for continuing work across AI sessions. Session Handoff is an agent skill from ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE. Creates structured context summaries for continuing work across AI sessions.
When should I use Session Handoff?
Session Handoff fits situations like: ending a session to enable seamless continuation in a new session without losing context; tasks that involve Session handoff.
How do I install Session Handoff in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE --skill session-handoff -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/session-handoff in ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE) into .claude/skills/session-handoff in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Session Handoff in Codex?
Run `npx skills add ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE --skill session-handoff -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/session-handoff in ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE) into .agents/skills/session-handoff in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Session Handoff in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE --skill session-handoff -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/session-handoff, .gemini/skills/session-handoff, .github/skills/session-handoff and .opencode/skills/session-handoff in your project.
What does Session Handoff need to run?
SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Session Handoff is instructions for the agent only.
Does Session Handoff access the network?
SKILL.md names 1 domain. As links in the text: github.com. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Session Handoff safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.
What licence does Session Handoff use?
Session Handoff is published under the Apache-2.0 licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.
How many tokens does Session Handoff use?
About 739 tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 3k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.
What are the alternatives to Session Handoff?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Session Handoff: Orca CLI (stablyai/orca, 87k stars), Coding Agent Session Finder (code-yeongyu/oh-my-openagent, 70k stars), Beads Task Memory (gastownhall/beads, 28k stars) and Session History Search (slopus/happy, 24k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Session Handoff?
ArabelaTso (a GitHub user) maintains it in ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE, which has 253 GitHub stars. The repository holds 150 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on August 21, 2026.
Source: ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.