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Handoff Documentation Prompt

Context

Use this prompt to create comprehensive handoff documentation for project completion, client transitions, or team changes.

Prompt Template

I need to create handoff documentation for a project with the following details:

**Project Information:**
- Client name: [CLIENT_NAME]
- Project type: [PROJECT_TYPE]
- Completion date: [DATE]
- Handoff to: [RECIPIENT] (Client/New team member)

**Components:**
- Website: [WEBSITE_URL]
- Tools used: [TOOLS_LIST]
- Integrations: [INTEGRATIONS]
- Custom features: [CUSTOM_FEATURES]

**Access Required:**
- Accounts to document: [ACCOUNTS]
- Admin credentials: [ADMIN_ACCESS]
- API keys: [API_KEYS]
- Service accounts: [SERVICE_ACCOUNTS]

**Maintenance:**
- Regular tasks: [MAINTENANCE_TASKS]
- Monitoring: [MONITORING_SETUP]
- Backup procedures: [BACKUP_PLAN]
- Emergency contacts: [EMERGENCY_CONTACTS]

Please provide:

1. **Complete access inventory** with credentials
2. **System architecture documentation**
3. **Maintenance schedule** and procedures
4. **Troubleshooting guide** for common issues
5. **Training materials** and videos (outline)
6. **Emergency procedures** checklist

Success Criteria

✅ All access documented and tested
✅ Maintenance procedures clear
✅ Troubleshooting guide complete
✅ Training delivered
✅ Emergency contacts documented
✅ Client/recipient confirms understanding


Last updated: 2026-01-07
Estimated time: 2-3 hours (documentation + review)