slice-agent-harness

Enforce the Specify-Limit-Isolate-Create-Evaluate workflow for subagent orchestration.

1|Updated Jan 5, 2023
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/riez/dots --skill slice-agent-harness
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: slice-agent-harness
Source: https://github.com/riez/dots/tree/main/.config/agentic/skills/slice-agent-harness
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/riez/dots --skill slice-agent-harness

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The SLICE harness provides a mandatory, governance-driven framework for all agent orchestration. It enforces the SLICE methodology—Specify context, Limit tools, Isolate agents, Create task specs, and Evaluate quality—to ensure safe, auditable, and effective subagent coordination before dispatching any multi-step task.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces a repeatable SLICE workflow for all subagent tasks.
  • Provides a mandatory SLICE Checklist to guide decisions about context, tools, isolation, task specs, and evaluation.
  • Defines standardized templates for subagent output and orchestrator responsibilities to improve reliability and traceability.
  • Supports framework/library research guidance and anti-pattern avoidance to reduce risk and misconfiguration.

Quick Start

Describe a task for orchestration by applying SLICE steps before dispatching any subagent.

Frequently Asked Questions about slice-agent-harness

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

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What is the SLICE methodology for subagent orchestration?

The SLICE methodology for subagent orchestration is a governance-driven workflow that enforces Specify, Limit, Isolate, Create, and Evaluate steps. It ensures safe, auditable automation by applying mandatory checklists for context provisioning, restricted tooling, and isolated execution.

How do I enforce output validation and task isolation in multi-agent systems?

You can enforce output validation and task isolation in multi-agent systems by applying a structured orchestration harness. This framework mandates complete task specifications, standardized output formats, and restricted tooling to achieve auditable and isolated subagent execution.

How do I create task specs for autonomous agent workflows?

To create task specs for autonomous agent workflows, apply a mandatory checklist that defines context provisioning, tool limitations, and measurable quality criteria. This ensures subagents receive complete, structured specifications before dispatch.

What is the best way to govern subagent execution and prevent misconfiguration?

The best way to govern subagent execution and prevent misconfiguration is to use a structured orchestration harness. It defines orchestrator responsibilities, enforces standardized templates, and provides anti-pattern avoidance guidance to reduce risk.

When should I not use an isolated agent execution framework?

You should not use an isolated agent execution framework for simple, single-step tasks that do not require careful context provisioning or measurable quality criteria. The framework is designed for complex, multi-step automation requiring strict governance and traceability.