Agent skill · operations · aiskillstore
subagent-orchestration
This skill should be used when coordinating multiple subagents, implementing orchestrator patterns, or managing parallel agent workflows. Trigger phrases: "orchestrate agents", "coordinate subagents", "parallel agents", "multi-agent workflow", "delegate to agents", "run agents in parallel", "launch multiple agents".
Why this skill is useful
Provides a structured approach for orchestrating multiple subagents, defining clear task boundaries and file modifications that the AI wouldn't generate on its own.
What it needs
About 1k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 405 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Orchestrating Subagents Core Principles Always suggest subagent invocation when task matches their expertise User has final decision on invocation Prefer multiple parallel invocations for independent tasks with strict scopes ALWAYS define: files to modify, files NOT to touch, specific task boundaries When to Use Parallel Invocation Invoke multiple subagents in a single message when: Tasks are completely independent Each task has strict, non-overlapping scope No task depends on another's results Examples: ✓ "Explore authentication flow" + "Review recent auth changes" (parallel) ✗ "Explore auth flow then refactor based on findings" (sequential - second depends on first) Scope Definition Template When proposing subagent invocation, use this structure: Decision Framework Before suggesting subagents, verify: 1. Is the scope clearly bounded? Can you define exact files and boundaries? 2. Is it independent? Does it require results from another task first? 3. Is it delegable? Would a subagent have enough context? If any answer is "no", handle the task directly or break it down further. Anti-patterns to Avoid Vague file specifications ("update related files") Missing exclusions (failing to specify what NOT to touch) Sequential tasks disguised as parallel (one depends on the other) Unbounded scopes ("refactor the codebase") Missing context references (no @file references for subagent to read)
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills aiskillstore/subagent-orchestration