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vibe-handover-doc

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Generates a session continuity document at the end of a long session or when switching context on a multi-session project. Enables seamless resumption.

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How to use this skill

Bring this guide into your coding agent with a prompt tailored to the tool you use.

  1. Open your project in Codex.
  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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I want to install this Agent Skill for this project in Codex.

Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/majiayu000/claude-skill-registry/blob/HEAD/skills/context-management/handover-doc/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/vibe-handover-doc/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

After I approve, install the complete skill folder, including required referenced files, into that project location. Verify it is discoverable, then tell me its actual invocation name and how to use it. Do not claim it is installed until you have verified it.

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vibe-handover-doc

Long sessions produce context that dies when the session ends. Capture it before it's lost.

When to Use This Skill

  • End of a long development session (2+ hours of work)
  • Switching context to a different project/feature
  • Before taking a break on multi-session work
  • When you realize "this is going to take another session"
  • User says "let's continue tomorrow" or "save progress"

When NOT to Use This Skill

  • Short sessions with trivial tasks
  • Work that's fully committed and tested (the code IS the handover)
  • When a handover doc already exists and is current

Steps

  1. Capture current state:

    • What branch are we on?
    • What files were modified? (git status)
    • Are there uncommitted changes?
    • What tests are passing/failing?

  2. Document completed work:

    • What was accomplished this session?
    • Key decisions made (reference vibe-decision-journal entries)
    • Problems solved and how

  3. Document remaining work:

    • What's left to do?
    • What's blocked and on what?
    • Known issues introduced

  4. Create a resume prompt:

    • A specific prompt that the next session can use to get up to speed quickly
    • Include: branch name, key files to read, next task to tackle

  5. Save to project docs (e.g., docs/HANDOVER.md or docs/handover/YYYY-MM-DD.md)

Output Format

Handover: [Feature/Project Name]

Date: [Today] Branch: [branch name]

Completed This Session

  • [Task 1]
  • [Task 2]

Remaining Work

  • [Task 3] — [notes]
  • [Task 4] — blocked by [X]

Key Decisions Made

  • [Decision 1] — [rationale]

Known Issues

  • [Issue 1] — [impact]

Files Changed

[git status summary]

Resume Prompt

[A specific prompt to use when resuming this work in a new session. Include context, branch, and next steps.]