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Project Handoff

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Generate/update a project engineering handoff document (HANDOFF.md) — reference-style delta structure: metadata / snapshot / next steps / immediate ops (commands + pitfalls) / reference index / maintenance rules. Records only delta not already in docs or commit log; one-line entries (details in commit messages); never copies (anti-dual-source); desensitized. Maintenance rules: update timing, one-line deltas, rolling archive to HANDOFF-ARCHIVE/ (pits.md / cycles.md / done.md), confirmed-fixed pitfalls/todos must be archived, backfill, decision-log sync (stage rulings -> docs/decisions/ ADRs, referenced by number, never copied). Use when handing off across sessions/tools, generating or updating HANDOFF.md, capturing project delta state, or after stage rulings. NOT for: resuming prior work — that belongs to project-intake.
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What this skill does

Project Handoff is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the general-misc sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/project-handoff/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.

When to invoke it: Use when handing off across sessions/tools, generating or updating HANDOFF.md, capturing project delta state, or after stage rulings.

Who uses this skill

The Project Handoff Claude Code skill is built for Claude Code users and developers across all disciplines looking for general-purpose AI assistance. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 196,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).

How to install

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Manual install (2 steps)

mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/project-handoff
curl -L https://claudskills.com/skills/project-handoff/SKILL.md \
  -o ~/.claude/skills/project-handoff/SKILL.md

Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/project-handoff/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.

Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/project-handoff/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\project-handoff\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install the Project Handoff Claude Code skill?
Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/project-handoff/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.
What does the Project Handoff skill do?
Generate/update a project engineering handoff document (HANDOFF.md) — reference-style delta structure: metadata / snapshot / next steps / immediate ops (commands + pitfalls) / reference index / maintenance rules. Records only delta not already in docs or commit log; one-line entries (details in commit messages); never copies (anti-dual-source); desensitized. Maintenance rules: update timing, one-line deltas, rolling archive to HANDOFF-ARCHIVE/ (pits.md / cycles.md / done.md), confirmed-fixed pitfalls/todos must be archived, backfill, decision-log sync (stage rulings -> docs/decisions/ ADRs, referenced by number, never copied). Use when handing off across sessions/tools, generating or updating HANDOFF.md, capturing project delta state, or after stage rulings. NOT for: resuming prior work — that belongs to project-intake.
Is this skill free to install?
Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.
When should I use the Project Handoff skill?
Use Project Handoff when your Claude Code task falls under the General category — specifically in the general misc area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use Project Handoff" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/general/.
What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Project Handoff skill fit in?
A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Project Handoff is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the General category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.

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NinjaSln-labs. (2026). Project Handoff [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/project-handoff/
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@misc{project-handoff-2026,
  author    = {NinjaSln-labs},
  title     = {Project Handoff [Claude Code skill]},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {ClaudSkills},
  url       = {https://claudskills.com/skills/project-handoff/}
}

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