agent-task-handoff

To delegate a subtask with full context, you provide a self-contained handoff package specifying the goal, context, constraints, inputs, and success criteria for the receiving sub-agent. This ensures the sub-agent starts with clear expectations without needing external reminders.

Multi-agent coordination is the process of managing parallel tasks across multiple sub-agents. Cross-session handoffs are needed when delegating complex subtasks that require self-contained context to ensure outputs merge seamlessly across different execution sessions.

Sub-agents lose context during workflow delegation when handoffs are not self-contained. Applying structured handoff templates that specify goal, context, constraints, inputs, and success criteria provides guardrails to avoid vague remainders and ensures reproducibility.

The best way to structure a self-contained handoff package is to define clear ownership delineation alongside the goal, context, constraints, inputs, and success criteria. This structure enables seamless merging of outputs in parallel workflows.

Yes, you can use context propagation for cross-session sub-agent coordination by applying self-contained handoff packages. These packages ensure recipients start with full context and clear expectations, enabling reproducibility across different agents and sessions.