Session Handoff Template
“Never lose context. Document before you close.”
This template ensures all significant work is captured for future sessions.
Template Instructions
- Copy the template below
- Fill in all sections
- Save to your DROPZONE folder
- Naming:
[AGENT]_HANDOFF_[DATE]_[CONTEXT].md
Examples:
KNIGHT_HANDOFF_FEB01_MORNING.mdBISHOP_HANDOFF_FEB01_LETTERS_COMPLETE.md
The Template
# [AGENT] HANDOFF — [Date] [Context]
## [Brief Description]
## Compiled: [Timestamp]
---
## SESSION SUMMARY
### Duration
[Start time] → [End time]
### Primary Focus
[1-2 sentences about this session's goal]
---
## ACCOMPLISHMENTS
| Task | Status | Output File |
|------|--------|-------------|
| [Task 1] | ✅ Complete | `[path/to/file]` |
| [Task 2] | ✅ Complete | `[path/to/file]` |
| [Task 3] | ⏸️ Partial | `[path/to/file]` |
### Details
**[Task 1]:**
- What: [Specific actions taken]
- Why: [Impact/importance]
- Verify: [How to confirm it worked]
---
## FILES CREATED/MODIFIED
| File | Location | Action | Purpose |
|------|----------|--------|---------|
| `[filename]` | `[folder/]` | Created | [Why] |
| `[filename]` | `[folder/]` | Modified | [What changed] |
---
## DISCOVERIES
### New Information
| Discovery | Source | Impact |
|-----------|--------|--------|
| [What found] | [Where] | [Why matters] |
### Corrections Made
| Wrong | Correct | Files Fixed |
|-------|---------|-------------|
| [Error] | [Fix] | [List] |
---
## PENDING / IN PROGRESS
| Task | Progress | Blocker | Next Step |
|------|----------|---------|-----------|
| [Task] | [%] | [What's blocking] | [Action needed] |
---
## FOR NEXT SESSION
### Priorities
1. [Most important]
2. [Second priority]
3. [Third priority]
### Questions for Founder
- [Decision needed?]
- [Clarification required?]
### Warnings
- [Risks to watch]
---
## HANDOFF TO ANOTHER AGENT (Optional)
**Target:** [KNIGHT/BISHOP/ROOK/PAWN]
**Task:** [What they need to do]
**Files:** `[paths]`
**Context:** [What they need to know]
---
## VERIFICATION
Before finalizing:
- [ ] All accomplishments listed
- [ ] Files documented
- [ ] Corrections logged in Agent Sync
- [ ] Priorities clear
---
*Compiled by [AGENT]*
*[Date/Time]*
Naming Conventions
Agent Prefixes
KNIGHT_— Technical workBISHOP_— CommunicationsROOK_— Patents/InnovationPAWN_— Legal/Review
Date Format
- Use:
FEB01,JAN30,MAR15 - Not:
02-01,2026-02-01
Context Suffixes
_MORNING— Start of day_EVENING— End of day_URGENT— Critical_[TOPIC]— Topic-specific
Storage
| Agent | Handoff Location |
|---|---|
| KNIGHT | KNIGHT_DROPZONE/ |
| BISHOP | BISHOP_DROPZONE/ |
| ROOK | ROOK_DROPZONE/ |
| PAWN | PAWN_DROPZONE/ |
Consistent handoffs = continuous context.