delegate

Delegate tasks to subagents with explicit contracts and merge strategies.

4|1|Updated Jan 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/synaptiai/agent-capability-standard --skill delegate-synaptiai
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Skill: delegate
Source: https://github.com/synaptiai/agent-capability-standard/tree/main/skills/delegate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/synaptiai/agent-capability-standard --skill delegate-synaptiai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Delegating complex tasks to multiple subagents can lead to unclear ownership, inconsistent results, and fragile coordination. This skill provides explicit contracts, interfaces, and merge strategies to ensure reliable collaboration, provenance, and auditable outcomes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Explicit contracts for each subtask (inputs, outputs, constraints)
  • Defined interfaces to govern data flow between subtasks
  • Pluggable merge strategies and conflict-resolution policies
  • Safe execution with checkpointing and audit trails
  • Suitable for parallel workloads and orchestrated multi-agent workflows (e.g., plan execution, task orchestration)

Quick Start

Orchestrate a task by splitting it into subtasks, assign each to a subagent, declare clear contracts, and merge their results into a single, coherent outcome.

Frequently Asked Questions about delegate

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

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How do I coordinate multiple subagents working on parallel tasks?

You coordinate multiple subagents by defining explicit contracts and interfaces for their inputs, outputs, and merge strategies. This enforces reliable collaboration, provenance tracking, and safe execution across parallelizable workloads.

How do I merge results from multiple subagents into a single coherent outcome?

To merge results from multiple subagents, you apply pluggable merge strategies and conflict-resolution policies defined within explicit contracts. This ensures safe integration of outputs and provides an auditable trail of the combined results.

What are explicit contracts in multi-agent orchestration and when do I need them?

Explicit contracts in multi-agent orchestration are defined agreements specifying inputs, outputs, and constraints for each subtask. You need them when delegating complex tasks to ensure clear ownership, consistent results, and safe execution.

Can I use explicit contracts for checkpointing and failure handling in task orchestration?

Yes, you can use explicit contracts for checkpointing and failure handling in task orchestration. The approach enforces provenance, audit trails, and safe execution, satisfying verification requirements during multi-agent workflows.

Why does delegating tasks to subagents result in inconsistent and fragile coordination?

Delegating tasks to subagents results in fragile coordination when there are unclear ownership boundaries and undefined interfaces. Defining explicit contracts and merge strategies resolves this by governing data flow and ensuring auditable outcomes.

What is the best way to orchestrate a task by splitting it into subtasks for subagents?

The best way to orchestrate a task for subagents is to split it into subtasks, assign each to a subagent, declare clear contracts for inputs and outputs, and merge their results into a single, coherent outcome with defined interfaces.