dispatching-parallel-agents

Dispatch concurrent subagents to fix independent test failures across separate problem domains.

10|1|Updated Jul 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/flowing-abyss/obsidian-local-fonts --skill dispatching-parallel-agents-flowing-abyss
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Skill: dispatching-parallel-agents
Source: https://github.com/flowing-abyss/obsidian-local-fonts/tree/main/.ai/skills/dispatching-parallel-agents
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/flowing-abyss/obsidian-local-fonts --skill dispatching-parallel-agents-flowing-abyss

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Investigating multiple unrelated failures sequentially wastes time when each failure belongs to an independent problem domain. This Skill provides a structured pattern for delegating independent tasks to parallel subagents with isolated context, so each investigation runs concurrently without interference. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Independence Assessment: A decision flowchart and explicit criteria help determine whether failures are independent enough for parallel dispatch or require sequential investigation. - Focused Agent Prompts: A proven prompt structure ensures each agent receives a specific scope, clear goal, constraints, and expected output format. - Parallel Dispatch Pattern: Guidance on issuing multiple subagent dispatches in a single response so they execute concurrently rather than sequentially. - Use Case: After a major refactoring leaves 6 test failures across 3 files (abort logic, batch completion, race conditions), dispatch one agent per test file, then review summaries, check for conflicts, and run the full suite to integrate the fixes. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to dispatch one parallel subagent per failing test file, giving each a focused scope, the relevant error messages, and a constraint to return a summary of root cause and fixes.

Frequently Asked Questions about dispatching-parallel-agents

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

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How do I fix multiple failing tests in parallel with AI agents?

Group failures by independent problem domain, then dispatch one subagent per domain in the same response so they run concurrently. Give each agent a focused scope, the relevant error messages, constraints on what not to change, and a required summary of findings and fixes.

When should I use parallel agents instead of sequential debugging?

Use parallel agents when failures are independent, such as different test files or subsystems with no shared state. Avoid parallel dispatch when failures are related, when understanding requires full system context, or when agents would edit the same files.

How do I write a good prompt for a debugging subagent?

Make the prompt focused on one problem domain, self-contained with pasted error messages and test names, explicit about constraints like not changing production code, and specific about the expected output such as a summary of root cause and changes.

What should I do after parallel agents return their fixes?

Review each agent's summary to understand what changed, check whether agents edited the same code and created conflicts, run the full test suite to verify all fixes work together, and spot-check results since agents can make systematic errors.

Why do parallel agents fail when tasks share state?

Agents run with isolated context and no awareness of each other's work, so shared files or resources cause conflicting edits and interference. Tasks with shared state should be handled sequentially or by a single agent.