handoff is a CLI-only, two-role collaboration tool. You — or any coding-agent session: Claude Code, opencode, grok, and codex all work — play the coordinator: write the plan, dispatch the task, rule on permissions, review the changes. The executor (opencode / Claude Code / grok / codex) does the actual work in its own independent session — on the same machine, or on any dev box you can reach over the network (see "Connecting a Remote Executor Machine").
Why not just open a terminal and let the AI run?
- Execution is separated from review: the executor works in its own session, on its own branch (optionally its own worktree). Dangerous operations are stopped at the permission gate and put to you — it moves one step per approval you give.
- Nothing is lost when you disconnect: all state and events are persisted in the executor machine's agentd (SQLite). Your session crashes, you close the laptop lid, you switch to another computer — two commands take over the full live state.
- Remote compute: write the plan on your laptop, dispatch to an always-on workstation. Code travels through git; changes come back via handoff pull.
- No central anything: no central server, no hooks, no MCP configuration. Two machines and one direct WebSocket connection.
This workflow is battle-tested on itself: everything in this project beyond the first milestone was built by Claude Code acting as coordinator, dispatching to opencode through handoff — the code you are reading is its own output.
Publisher’s description
What is handoff?
handoff by Xsxdot is open-source Windows software in the ides & code editors category. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Xsxdot/handoff) has 24 stars. Similar programs include OpenCode, Apache NetBeans and Node.js (LTS).
Project description on GitHub: “把实现计划派发给另一个 AI 执行，你只负责审——纯 CLI 的协调者/executor 两角色协作工具（opencode / Claude Code / grok / codex，支持远程开发机）”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
In short: handoff is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Is handoff safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
7DA0F5EC46EAF392F2B8196909C757935BE594FD405F831E84B575E870D6E789· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5.0Latest | October 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Xsxdot.handoff -eProgram files (.exe): handoff.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Xsxdot
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Xsxdot/handoff
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.5.0
- Released
- October 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 13, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 24
- GitHub forks
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Xsxdot.handoff
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is handoff free?
Yes. handoff is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is handoff safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install handoff with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does handoff run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Can I use handoff without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to handoff?
OpenCode, Apache NetBeans, Node.js (LTS), RStudio and Haxe. The alternatives page compares them.
