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description, argument-hint, allowed-tools
| description | argument-hint | allowed-tools |
|---|---|---|
| Send context to parent or child session before switching | <direction> [subject] [path] | Bash, Write |
send - Send context to child or parent session
Create a context handoff file for transitioning between parent and child sessions.
Usage
/context:send child [subject] [path]
/context:send parent [subject] [path]
Both subject and path are optional:
- subject: Claude will infer from current conversation context if not provided
- path: Defaults to
/tmp/claude-ctx/if not provided
What it does
- Checks if
/tmp/claude-ctx/directory exists using test command - Creates directory only if it doesn't exist
- If creating directory, generates minimal README.md:
# Claude Context Handoff Directory This is an **ephemeral directory** for Claude Code session context handoff. Created by claude slash commands. '/context:send' and '/context:receive'. - Determines direction: parent-to-child or child-to-parent
- If subject provided, creates
{path}/ctx-{direction}-{subject}.md - If no subject, infers from current conversation context and creates file with inferred name
- Path defaults to
/tmp/claude-ctx/but can be customized - Uses
cat > filename.md << 'EOF'to clear file and write context - Includes:
- Current situation and context
- Decisions made and work completed
- Blockers and next actions
- Files modified
- Shows clear "next steps" for user
File naming pattern:
/context:send child→/tmp/claude-ctx/ctx-parent-to-child-{inferred-subject}.md/context:send parent→/tmp/claude-ctx/ctx-child-to-parent-{inferred-subject}.md
Example: Sending to Child with Subject
/context:send child database-migration
✓ Context prepared for child session
File: /tmp/claude-ctx/ctx-parent-to-child-database-migration.md
Next steps:
1. Start child session for focused work
2. In new session, run: /context:receive parent
Example: Sending to Parent (Subject Inferred)
/context:send parent
✓ Context prepared for parent session
File: /tmp/claude-ctx/ctx-child-to-parent-api-implementation.md
Next steps:
1. Exit this session
2. Resume parent session
3. In parent session, run: /context:receive child
Example: Custom Path
/context:send child feature-work ~/Documents/context/
✓ Context prepared for child session
File: ~/Documents/context/ctx-parent-to-child-feature-work.md
Next steps:
1. Start child session
2. In new session, run: /context:receive parent feature-work ~/Documents/context/
Context File Contents
The context file should include:
Current Situation
- What work is being done
- Why the handoff is happening
- What the next session needs to focus on
Decisions Made
- Key technical choices
- Trade-offs considered
- Rationale for decisions
Work Completed
- What has been implemented
- Files created/modified
- Tests written
- Commits made
Blockers & Issues
- Problems encountered
- Questions that arose
- Things to investigate
Next Actions
- What should happen next
- Specific tasks for the receiving session
- Dependencies or prerequisites
Implementation Pattern
Create directory if needed:
# Check if directory exists, create only if needed
[[ -d /tmp/claude-ctx ]] || {
mkdir -p /tmp/claude-ctx
cat > /tmp/claude-ctx/README.md << 'EOF'
# Claude Context Handoff Directory
This is an **ephemeral directory** for Claude Code session context handoff. Created by claude slash commands. '/context:send' and '/context:receive'.
EOF
}
Write context file:
Use heredoc to write context file:
cat > /tmp/claude-ctx/ctx-parent-to-child-{subject}.md << 'EOF'
# Context: Parent → Child
[Context content here]
EOF
This pattern clears the file first, preventing accumulation of old context.
When to use
- Before starting a child session from parent
- Before returning to parent after completing child work
- When switching between hierarchy levels
- When context needs to be passed between sessions
Related commands
/context:receive- Receive context from parent/child session