Session Handoff Skill

Use this checklist at the end of a working session before context is lost.

When to Use

• Before ending a session (user says "wrap up", "handoff", "done for now")
• Before context compaction warnings
• After completing a major piece of work

Handoff Checklist

1. Write Decisions to Files

• Any important decisions made in conversation? Write them to relevant files.
• Any brainstormed content not yet saved? Add to appropriate location.
• User corrections or clarifications? Update affected files.

2. Update Progress Tracking

• Update PROGRESS.md (or equivalent) with current state
• Mark completed items as done
• Add new items discovered during session
• Check for outdated notes and fix them

3. Add Handoff Notes (if applicable)

If work continues in another session:

• Recommended task order for next agent
• Key files to read for onboarding
• Any conventions established this session
• Warnings about pitfalls or known issues

4. Commit and Push

• Stage all changes: git add -A
• Write clear commit message summarizing session work
• Push to branch: git push -u origin <branch>
• Confirm push succeeded

5. Verify Nothing Lost

• Re-read final PROGRESS.md or handoff section
• Does it capture everything the next agent needs to know?
• Would you understand the context if you read only the files?

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Leaving important context only in conversation
• Forgetting to update progress percentages
• Not specifying recommended task order when it matters
• Outdated notes that contradict current state
• Uncommitted work