dispatching-parallel-agents

Dispatch concurrent subagents to investigate independent failures across separate problem domains.

Updated Aug 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Viranya2006/Lumen --skill dispatching-parallel-agents-viranya2006
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: dispatching-parallel-agents
Source: https://github.com/Viranya2006/Lumen/tree/main/SKILLS/dispatching-parallel-agents
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Viranya2006/Lumen --skill dispatching-parallel-agents-viranya2006

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When multiple unrelated test failures or bugs appear across different files and subsystems, investigating them sequentially wastes time and bloats your working context. This Skill provides a structured pattern for delegating each independent problem domain to a focused subagent that works in parallel with isolated context. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Independence Assessment: Decision flowchart and criteria to determine whether failures are independent enough for parallel dispatch or share root causes requiring sequential investigation. - Focused Agent Prompts: A proven prompt structure covering scope, goal, constraints, and expected output so agents stay on task without inheriting your session context. - Parallel Dispatch Pattern: Issue multiple subagent dispatches in a single response so they execute concurrently, then review, verify, and integrate their results. - Use Case: After a major refactoring leaves 6 test failures across 3 files (abort logic, batch completion, race conditions), dispatch one agent per file, collect their summaries, and run the full suite to confirm all fixes integrate cleanly. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to dispatch one parallel subagent per failing test file, each with a focused prompt containing the failure details, constraints, and a required 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 a single response so they run concurrently. Give each agent a focused prompt with the failing test names, error messages, constraints, and a required summary of root cause and fixes.

When should I use parallel agents instead of sequential debugging?

Use parallel dispatch when failures are independent, such as different test files with different root causes and no shared state. Investigate sequentially when failures are related, when fixing one might fix others, or when understanding requires full system context.

What makes a good subagent prompt for debugging tasks?

A good prompt is 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.

Can parallel agents conflict with each other when editing code?

Yes, if agents share state or edit the same files they can interfere. Prevent this by assigning strictly separate scopes per agent, then after they return, review each summary, check for overlapping edits, and run the full test suite to verify integration.

Why do broad agent prompts like fix all the tests fail?

Broad prompts cause agents to lose focus, lack the context needed to locate the problem, and may refactor unrelated code. Narrow prompts naming a specific file, the exact failures, and clear constraints produce reliable, reviewable results.