subagent-output-templating

Define structured YAML output templates for AI sub-agent logs and reports.

8|Updated Jan 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/QBall-Inc/the-bulwark --skill subagent-output-templating-qball-inc
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Skill: subagent-output-templating
Source: https://github.com/QBall-Inc/the-bulwark/tree/main/skills/subagent-output-templating
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/QBall-Inc/the-bulwark --skill subagent-output-templating-qball-inc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of inconsistent and unstructured output from AI sub-agents, making it difficult to parse, track, and act upon their results.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Logging: Defines a YAML schema for detailed logs including metadata, goals, completion reports (WHY/WHAT/TRADE-OFFS/RISKS), and diagnostics.
  • Consistent Reporting: Ensures all sub-agents provide task completion summaries in a predictable format for the main thread.
  • Use Case: When an AI agent audits code, its findings, the rationale, changes made, and potential risks are logged in a standardized YAML format, allowing for automated parsing and review by a pipeline orchestrator.

Quick Start

Use the subagent-output-templating skill to define the output format for a code review agent.

Frequently Asked Questions about subagent-output-templating

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I standardize sub-agent reporting for consistent data parsing in an AI pipeline?

To standardize sub-agent reporting, you can use a YAML schema for structured logging that includes metadata, goals, completion reports, and diagnostics. This ensures consistent data parsing across multi-agent systems.

What is the best way to format AI agent task completion summaries for automated review?

The best way to format task completion summaries is using structured YAML templates. This provides a predictable format for the main thread, detailing the rationale, changes made, and potential risks for automated review.

How does structured logging work for AI sub-agents auditing code?

Structured logging for AI sub-agents works by defining a YAML schema for logs. When an agent audits code, its findings, rationale, changes, and risks are logged in a standardized format, allowing automated parsing by an orchestrator.

Can I use YAML schemas to track trade-offs and risks in multi-agent systems?

Yes, you can use YAML schemas to track trade-offs and risks in multi-agent systems. The templates define specific fields for problem and solution rationale, change details, trade-offs, risks, and diagnostics.

When do I need a standardized output format for my AI agents?

You need a standardized output format when inconsistent and unstructured output from AI sub-agents makes it difficult to parse, track, and act upon their results within an automated AI pipeline.

Does sub-agent output templating support custom metadata for diagnostic logging?

Yes, sub-agent output templating supports custom metadata for diagnostic logging. The YAML schema defines fields for metadata and diagnostics, facilitating consistent tracking and analysis across your multi-agent systems.