implementer-contract

To standardize return contracts for subagent task delegation, attach an implementer contract to your orchestration prompts to define a status enum, reporting format, and escalation conditions.

A subagent return contract specifies a structured reporting format, completion status enum, self-review checklist, and escalation conditions to ensure consistent outcomes and traceability for delegated tasks.

To enforce a self-review checklist before subagent handoff, apply an implementer contract to your delegation prompts to guide quality checks, reducing rework and misinterpretations during task orchestration.

You should use escalation rules for subagent task delegation when a task requires additional input or higher-level decision-making, ensuring clear communication of progress and risk through a status enum.

Yes, the implementer contract works without external dependencies, allowing you to directly embed its status enum, reporting format, and self-review checklist into your existing subagent orchestration prompts.

The best way to ensure traceable outcomes from subagent tasks is to define a standardized reporting format and explicit completion, partial completion, or escalation states within your delegation prompts.