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task-delegation

Delegate tasks to Explore and General-purpose sub-agents with conditional logic.

5|2|Updated Feb 26, 2026
Search Tags:#task optimization#agent lifecycle#workflow management#task delegation#sub-agent deployment
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AxGord/claude-workflow --skill task-delegation-axgord
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: task-delegation
Source: https://github.com/AxGord/claude-workflow/tree/main/templates/skills/task-delegation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AxGord/claude-workflow --skill task-delegation-axgord

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The task-delegation skill addresses the challenges of efficiently distributing complex tasks among subagents within a workflow, improving overall productivity and workflow management.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Task Distribution Logic: Determines when and how to delegate tasks based on specific criteria such as task complexity, agent skills, and independence of the task.
  • Agent Types: Categorizes agents into 'Explore' and 'General-purpose' to fit different task requirements, enabling optimized sub-agent deployment.
  • Lifecycle Management: Handles the running and monitoring of sub-agents, providing real-time notifications on task completion and managing error states.
  • Delegate and Resume: Offers capabilities to delegate tasks in the background, resuming paused processes to prevent interruptions.
  • Orphan Cleanup: Ensures clean up of child sub-agent sessions post-completion, avoiding workflow blockages due to orphaned processes.

Quick Start

Analyze the current workflow and identify independent subtasks suitable for delegation to subagents using the 'analyze-workflow-for-subtask-delegation' command.

Frequently Asked Questions about task-delegation

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I delegate tasks to subagents in a complex workflow?▼

Task delegation to subagents in a complex workflow is handled using conditional logic that evaluates task complexity, agent skills, and independence to determine when and how to distribute work. This ensures optimized sub-agent deployment and improved productivity.

What is the best way to manage the sub-agent lifecycle and prevent orphaned processes?▼

Sub-agent lifecycle management prevents orphaned processes by handling the running and monitoring of agents, providing real-time completion notifications, and executing orphan cleanup of child sessions post-task completion to avoid workflow blockages.

Can I resume paused tasks after delegating them to background subagents?▼

Paused tasks can be resumed after being delegated to background subagents using built-in delegate and resume capabilities. This functionality prevents workflow interruptions by allowing processes to resume seamlessly after background execution.

How do I categorize agents for optimized sub-agent deployment?▼

Agents for optimized sub-agent deployment are categorized into 'Explore' and 'General-purpose' types to fit different task requirements. This categorization ensures that specific agent skills are matched with appropriate independent subtasks.

How do I analyze my workflow to identify tasks suitable for delegation?▼

Analyzing a workflow to identify tasks suitable for delegation involves evaluating the current process to find independent subtasks that meet specific criteria. The 'analyze-workflow-for-subtask-delegation' command initiates this quick start evaluation.

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