delegate

Delegate tasks to Octopus roles and return attributed results inline.

4|Updated Mar 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/leocosta/octopus --skill delegate-leocosta
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Skill: delegate
Source: https://github.com/leocosta/octopus/tree/main/skills/delegate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/leocosta/octopus --skill delegate-leocosta

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Delegates one task or a multi-step workflow to Octopus roles and returns results inline with attribution, enabling multi-role collaboration within conversations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Inline delegation using @<role>: <task> for single-dispatch requests.
  • Pipeline-style coordination with sequencing keywords to chain tasks across multiple roles.
  • Outputs are attributed to each role, preserving responsibility and traceability in collaborative workflows.
  • Triggers via @<role>, or via the /octopus:delegate form to initiate delegation.

Quick Start

Use @<role>: <task> or /octopus:delegate @<role> <task> to start a multi-role delegation workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about delegate

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

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How do I delegate tasks to multiple AI agent roles in a single workflow?

Multi-role task delegation uses pipeline-style sequencing keywords to chain tasks across multiple roles, ensuring outputs are attributed to each specific role for traceability in collaborative workflows.

What is task attribution in multi-role AI agent pipelines?

Task attribution in multi-role pipelines preserves responsibility by tagging outputs with their originating role alias, ensuring traceability when coordinating chained tasks across different agents.

How do I trigger a multi-step task dispatch using role aliases?

You trigger multi-step task dispatch by using the @<role> syntax or the /octopus:delegate form, providing role aliases and tasks to initiate cross-role coordination with attributed results.

Can I chain outputs across different roles in a delegated pipeline?

Yes, you can chain outputs across different roles using pipeline-style coordination with sequencing keywords, enabling multi-step workflows where each role processes and attributes its specific output.

Do I need safe execution guards to prevent leaks when dispatching tasks to roles?

Yes, safe execution guards are required to prevent leaks and ensure correct formatting when parsing tasks and dispatching them to role aliases in multi-role collaboration workflows.

When should I not use inline task delegation for multi-role coordination?

You should avoid inline task delegation when your workflow lacks defined role aliases or requires complex task parsing beyond single-role dispatches and chained cross-role pipelines without attribution.