handoff
Skill by synthetic-sciences · updated · ★ 4.1k
Create a self-contained continuation packet for another agent. Use when the user invokes /handoff, asks to transfer work, or needs the current context saved before another agent continues. handoff is published by synthetic-sciences on GitHub.
Last commit 3 days ago
Apache-2.0: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, installs from GitHub, 4,134 stars, original repository
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Install handoff
Built from the published package, never by AIgit clone --depth 1 https://github.com/synthetic-sciences/openscience /tmp/openscience && mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && cp -r /tmp/openscience/backend/cli/skills/other/handoff ~/.claude/skills/handoffRun in your terminal. Claude Code loads skills from ~/.claude/skills automatically.
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/synthetic-sciences/openscience /tmp/openscience && mkdir -p ~/.gemini/antigravity-cli/skills && cp -r /tmp/openscience/backend/cli/skills/other/handoff ~/.gemini/antigravity-cli/skills/handoffAntigravity CLI loads skills from ~/.gemini/antigravity-cli/skills, or .agents/skills for one project.
Skills can run scripts on your machine. Some need an API key: check the README.
Alternatives to handoff
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handoff: common questions
How do I install handoff?
Run the command above to copy the skill into ~/.claude/skills/. Claude Code picks it up automatically.
Is handoff free?
The code is published under the Apache-2.0 licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is handoff safe to use?
It scores 79 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality A. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to handoff?
Similar skills: memcode, summary, pause, paper-poster.
