agent-readiness

Score tasks and workflows by coordination-versus-judgment ratio for agent readiness.

75|18|Updated Feb 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JKHeadley/instar --skill agent-readiness-jkheadley
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Skill: agent-readiness
Source: https://github.com/JKHeadley/instar/tree/main/skills/agent-readiness
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JKHeadley/instar --skill agent-readiness-jkheadley

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you decide whether a task or workflow is a good candidate for an AI agent by separating coordination-heavy work from judgment-heavy work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Readiness Scoring: Measures how much of a task is routing, scheduling, tracking, and standardized execution.
  • Decision Guidance: Recommends whether work should be deployed to an agent, handled with oversight, run as a hybrid process, or kept human-led.
  • Workflow Analysis: Evaluates both single tasks and step-by-step workflows for automation suitability.
  • Use Case: A team can use it before automating invoice intake, onboarding, approvals, or status-tracking processes to avoid assigning ambiguous work to an agent.

Quick Start

Ask the Skill to evaluate a task or workflow and return an agent-readiness score with a clear recommendation.

Frequently Asked Questions about agent-readiness

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I score tasks for agent readiness and automation suitability?

To score task automation suitability, you input a structured task or step-by-step workflow. The Skill measures the coordination-versus-judgment ratio, returning a readiness percentage, matched signals, and a recommendation for deploy-agent, agent-with-oversight, hybrid, or human-led handling.

What is the coordination-versus-judgment ratio in workflow analysis?

The coordination-versus-judgment ratio measures how much of a workflow is routing, scheduling, and standardized execution versus ambiguous decision-making. It generates coordination and judgment counts to determine if a task is better suited for an AI agent or requires human-led execution.

When should I not use an AI agent for workflow automation?

You should avoid assigning an AI agent to tasks with high ambiguity and complex decision-making. If workflow analysis reveals a high judgment ratio, the process should be kept human-led or run as a hybrid process with oversight rather than deployed to a fully autonomous agent.

Can I evaluate a multi-step workflow for automation planning?

Yes, you can evaluate both single tasks and step-by-step workflows for automation planning. Providing structured step inputs allows the Skill to return coordination and judgment counts, a readiness percentage, and a matched recommendation across the entire process.

What is the best way to decide between a hybrid process and a fully deployed agent?

The best way to decide is to measure the task's coordination-versus-judgment ratio. If the workflow requires significant oversight due to judgment-heavy steps, a hybrid process or agent-with-oversight is recommended over a fully deployed agent.