dispatching-parallel-agents

Dispatch parallel agents to investigate and fix independent failing tests or subsystems.

68|6|Updated Apr 16, 2020
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zenobi-us/dotfiles --skill dispatching-parallel-agents-zenobi-us
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Skill: dispatching-parallel-agents
Source: https://github.com/zenobi-us/dotfiles/tree/main/devtools/files/opencode/skills/dispatching-parallel-agents
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zenobi-us/dotfiles --skill dispatching-parallel-agents-zenobi-us

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solves? Investigating multiple independent failures sequentially wastes time and delays overall resolution, especially in complex systems with many moving parts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Independent Problem Identification: Groups failures by independent problem domains (e.g., different test files, subsystems).
  • Concurrent Investigation: Dispatches multiple AI agents to investigate and fix independent problems simultaneously.
  • Focused Agent Tasks: Creates specific, self-contained tasks for each agent with clear goals and constraints.
  • Use Case: You have 6 test failures across 3 different files after a major refactoring. Use this Skill to dispatch three separate AI agents, each focused on fixing the failures in one file, solving all problems in parallel.

Quick Start

Use the dispatching-parallel-agents skill to fix 3 independent test failures, assigning each to a separate agent for concurrent resolution.

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 test failures in parallel across different test files?

Parallel agent dispatching solves multiple independent test failures concurrently by assigning each agent to a specific test file or subsystem. Instead of debugging sequentially, you dispatch separate agents to investigate and fix each domain simultaneously, reducing total resolution time.

When should I use parallel agents instead of debugging failures one at a time?

Use parallel agent dispatching when you have 3 or more independent failures across different subsystems or test files with no shared state between them. Each problem domain must be addressable in isolation; parallel processing accelerates fixes when failures don't depend on each other.

Can parallel agents fix problems in multiple independent subsystems at once?

Yes, parallel agents work across independent subsystems without shared dependencies. Each agent investigates and fixes only its targeted domain, applying constrained changes locally. This approach scales to handle complex systems with many failing components simultaneously.

What constraints apply when dispatching agents to solve independent problems?

Each agent must work on a truly independent problem domain with no shared state or context requirements. Agents produce domain-specific output summaries; failures tied together through dependencies or shared configuration require sequential or unified investigation instead.

How does parallel agent dispatching improve debugging efficiency in complex systems?

Concurrent investigation eliminates sequential investigation delays. By grouping failures by independent problem domain and tasking separate agents simultaneously, parallel dispatching solves multiple problems in the time it would take to address one sequentially.