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How to compose sub-agent job descriptions and validate their output Published by microsoft in upgrade-agent-plugins.

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Writing, Research, Includes SKILL.md, Reusable instructions

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2 months ago · NOASSERTION license

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What is sub-agent-delegation Skill?

How to compose sub-agent job descriptions and validate their output Published by microsoft in upgrade-agent-plugins. This profile combines repository metadata with install, compatibility, and usage signals so developers can quickly decide whether it fits their agent workflow before opening the source repository.

Trust signal
95/100
Maintenance signal
90/100
Adoption signal
23/100

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Key capabilities

  • Includes SKILL.md support
  • Reusable instructions support
  • Writing
  • Research
  • Writing use cases
  • Research use cases

Declared skill metadata

  • Source file: plugins/upgrade-agent/upgrade/skills/system/sub-agent-delegation/SKILL.md

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Compatibility and setup

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When to use sub-agent-delegation Skill

  • Use it for writing.
  • Use it for research.

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Source

  • Creator: microsoft
  • Repository: microsoft/upgrade-agent-plugins
  • Skill file: plugins/upgrade-agent/upgrade/skills/system/sub-agent-delegation/SKILL.md

What it does

How to compose sub-agent job descriptions and validate their output

Skill instructions

Sub-Agent Delegation Guide How to compose job descriptions for sub-agents and validate their output. Load this skill every time you delegate work to a sub-agent. Orchestrator Role You are the orchestrator. You drive the workflow lifecycle (starttask, completetask, breakdowntask, getstate). Sub-agents execute specific jobs you assign. They don't know about the workflow — they only know the instructions you give them. Never Delegate - Calling workflow tools: starttask, completetask, breakdowntask, getstate, initializescenario, resumescenario - Deciding whether to decompose, skip, or reorder tasks - Creating task folders or task.md files (only starttask / breakdowntask do this) --- Job Types | Job | Typical scope | |-----|--------------| | Research a task | Investigate projects, discover affected files, identify patterns, write findings | | Execute code changes | Make specific code changes, fix build errors/warnings, run tests | | Build & validate | Build projects, run tests, report resul

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Frequently asked questions

What is sub-agent-delegation?

sub-agent-delegation is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. How to compose sub-agent job descriptions and validate their output

Who is sub-agent-delegation best for?

sub-agent-delegation is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, writing workflows, research workflows.

How do I install sub-agent-delegation?

Install or run sub-agent-delegation using Copy skill directory. Check sub-agent-delegation for the latest setup command.

Is sub-agent-delegation actively maintained?

sub-agent-delegation may need a closer maintenance check before production use.

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