handoff-protocol
Agent Handoff Protocol Skill
Version: 1.0 Created: 2026-02-11 Author: Tres Pies Design Purpose: To provide a clear, repeatable protocol for handing off work between agents, ensuring no loss of context and a high probability of success.
I. The Philosophy: The Sacred Relay
In a multi-agent ecosystem, a handoff is a sacred relay. It is the moment where one agent passes the baton of responsibility to another. A fumbled handoff leads to dropped context, wasted effort, and a broken workflow. A clean handoff is a moment of trust and shared understanding, where the receiving agent is not just given a task, but is fully equipped to carry it forward.
This protocol transforms the handoff from a hopeful transfer into a rigorous, verifiable exchange. It is an act of respect for the receiving agent, acknowledging that their ability to succeed is entirely dependent on the quality of the context they are given.