✨ Handoff
This skill generates a clipboard-ready bootstrap prompt to preserve context and resume conversations in a fresh session.
npx playbooks add skill petekp/claude-code-setup --skill handoff
About Handoff
This skill generates a clipboard-ready bootstrap prompt to preserve context and resume conversations in a fresh session.
This compact 17-word instruction set is purpose-built for prompt engineering work in AI coding agents. Install with a single command.
Use Cases
- Crafting effective CLAUDE.md and .cursorrules files
- Designing system prompts for specialized AI agents
- Optimizing prompts for consistency and reliability
- Building skill and plugin definitions
Example Prompts
System Prompt (17 words)
This skill generates a clipboard-ready bootstrap prompt to preserve context and resume conversations in a fresh session.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Handoff?
Handoff is a free prompt engineering skill for AI coding agents. This skill generates a clipboard-ready bootstrap prompt to preserve context and resume conversations in a fresh session.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with prompt engineering expertise.
How do I use Handoff with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill petekp/claude-code-setup --skill handoff in your terminal to install Handoff into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Handoff?
Handoff is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Handoff free to use?
Yes, Handoff is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/petekp/claude-code-setup/tree/main/skills/handoff. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
