Agent handoff lite
Standardize agent-to-agent task transfers using a structured HANDOFF.md protocol to prevent context loss.
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Example session with this skill installed
I've finished researching the competitor pricing for the new API tier. Generate a handoff for the copywriter agent who will draft the landing page. Data is in research_notes.json.
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- Compiled the agent handoff lite
I have generated the handoff document for the copywriter agent and stored it in the workspace.
HANDOFF.md
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| task | Draft landing page copy for the new "Pro Tier" API subscription. |
| status | partial |
| output | /docs/research/pricing_v2.json, /drafts/feature_list.md |
| sources | https://stripe.com/pricing, https://aws.amazon.com/api-gateway/pricing, internal://product-spec-2024.pdf |
| next owner | Copywriter Agent |
| do-not-assume | Do not assume the 15% annual discount is final; verify with the finance-bot before finalizing the CTA. |
Next steps
- Copywriter agent should initialize by reading
/docs/research/pricing_v2.json. - Confirm the current promotional period dates in the project dashboard.
- Draft the H1 and H2 headers using the competitive advantages identified in the feature list.
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About this skill
The problem
Context loss during agent-to-agent transfers wastes tokens and leads to hallucinations. Important details like source URLs and specific roadblocks often disappear when switching between specialized agents.
What it does
- Standardizes handoffs using a strict HANDOFF.md schema.
- Explicitly tracks source URLs and file paths to prevent data drift.
- Defines clear ownership transitions with actionable next steps.
- Lists "do-not-assume" constraints to force the next agent to re-verify volatile data.
Why this beats prompting it yourself
General prompts often result in chat history dumps that exceed context windows or miss critical status flags. This skill enforces a structured protocol that ensures the next agent has exactly what they need to resume without human intervention.
Use cases
- Moving a task from a research agent to a technical writing agent.
- Passing a debug log from a diagnostic agent to a PR-authoring agent.
- Handing off qualified leads from a scraper to an outreach specialist.
- Updating project state between agents in a long-running CI/CD pipeline.
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