manager

Orchestrate sub-agents to decompose, plan, and track complex software tasks.

2|1|Updated Jul 2, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rikdc/claude_code_template --skill manager
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: manager
Source: https://github.com/rikdc/claude_code_template/tree/main/.claude/skills/manager
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rikdc/claude_code_template --skill manager

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Engineering teams often struggle to coordinate multiple specialized experts and maintain progress across large initiatives. This skill provides a centralized orchestration layer that decomposes work, maps dependencies, assigns tasks to sub-agents, and tracks delivery to ensure timely outcomes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Task analysis & decomposition: breaks complex initiatives into manageable components.
  • Dependency management & parallelization: identifies what can run in parallel and what blocks others.
  • Execution planning & delegation: creates plans and assigns work to specialists (specify, taskify, go-implementor, go-review, mentor, document).
  • Progress tracking & governance: monitors status and aligns with project milestones.

Quick Start

Run an example orchestration: /manager --analyze "Launch multi-service feature" to decompose and plan, then use /manager --status to monitor progress.

Frequently Asked Questions about manager

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

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How do I decompose a large software project into manageable tasks?

Task decomposition breaks complex initiatives into smaller, structured components with clear dependencies. The manager analyzes your project scope, identifies parallel work streams, maps blockers, and creates an executable plan with assigned ownership—ensuring teams know what to build and in what sequence.

Can I coordinate multiple specialized agents on a single development initiative?

Yes. The manager orchestrates specialized sub-agents across analysis, planning, implementation, review, and documentation phases. It assigns roles—specify, taskify, go-implementor, go-review, mentor, document—routes work to the right expert, and maintains progress tracking across the full delivery cycle.

How do I identify what work can run in parallel versus what's blocked by dependencies?

Dependency management maps task relationships and sequencing constraints. The manager surfaces which work blocks others, which can execute simultaneously, and critical paths—letting you parallelize safe work streams and remove bottlenecks before they delay delivery.

What's the best way to track progress on a multi-team software project?

Progress tracking monitors status updates and milestone alignment through structured governance. The manager aggregates task completion, dependency resolution, and team delivery signals into a central view—giving visibility into on-time outcomes and emerging risks across all teams.

Do I need specialized tools to handle project planning and execution delegation?

A centralized orchestration layer simplifies multi-team coordination by routing work to specialized agents and tracking delivery. Without it, teams manually align on dependencies and status—creating coordination overhead and visibility gaps the manager eliminates through structured delegation and monitoring.