@mattpocockuk: You asked for it, so here it is: a deep-dive on my new /handoff skill. It's an alternative to /compact that gives you W…
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Matt Pocock introduces a new /handoff skill as an alternative to /compact, offering greater flexibility with the context window by allowing handoffs between agents.
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You asked for it, so here it is: a deep-dive on my new /handoff skill.
It’s an alternative to /compact that gives you WAY more flexibility with your context window.
- Think of an idea, handoff to another agent to implement
- Grill, handoff to prototype, handoff BACK
Enjoy: https://t.co/V5oVe4QjiK
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