agent-handoff-protocols
Design and implement agent-to-agent handoff protocols for multi-agent systems. Covers context passing, escalation patterns, handshake mechanisms, conversation continuity, and routing between specialized agents in production workflows.
Profile →npx skills add cosmicstack-labs/mercury-agent-skills --skill agent-handoff-protocols --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Agent-to-Agent Handoff Protocols ## Overview In a multi-agent system, agents need to hand off tasks — and context — to each other seamlessly. A broken handoff means lost context, frustrated users, and failed workflows. This skill covers structured protocols for passing control between agents, handling escalations, and maintaining continuity across agent boundaries. --- ## Core Concepts ### When
What does the agent-handoff-protocols skill do?
Design and implement agent-to-agent handoff protocols for multi-agent systems. Covers context passing, escalation patterns, handshake mechanisms, conversation continuity, and routing between specialized agents in production workflows.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add cosmicstack-labs/mercury-agent-skills --skill agent-handoff-protocols --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From cosmicstack-labs/mercury-agent-skills, a repository with 364 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.