What is the FOCUS/EXCLUDE template?

It is a structured prompting framework that clearly defines the primary objective (FOCUS) while explicitly listing constraints and off-limit actions (EXCLUDE) to prevent scope creep.

How does this skill handle task dependencies?

It uses a decision matrix to determine if tasks can run in parallel or must be sequential based on shared state, file paths, and output requirements.

Can it prevent multiple agents from overwriting the same file?

Yes, part of the logic includes assessing shared state and file path collisions to automatically switch from parallel to sequential execution when risks are identified.

How does it decide when to create documentation?

The skill evaluates the task against specific criteria: if it involves external services, is reusable, is non-obvious, and doesn't already exist in the docs directory.

Why does it decompose by activities instead of roles?

Activity-based decomposition focuses on the work itself rather than a persona, allowing for more flexible agent assignment and clearer boundaries between technical tasks.

Task Delegation & Agent Orchestration

Name: Task Delegation & Agent Orchestration
Author: rsmdt

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Productivity & Workflow

Orchestrates complex workflows by decomposing tasks into structured agent prompts and optimized execution strategies.

The Task Delegation skill is designed for complex project management within Claude Code, transforming high-level objectives into actionable, structured instructions for multiple specialist agents. It utilizes an activity-based decomposition model and a parallel-first mindset to maximize development velocity while preventing file path collisions and redundant work. By generating standardized FOCUS/EXCLUDE templates and context-aware prompts, the skill ensures that every delegated task includes clear success criteria, discovery steps, and rigorous scope validation, making it an essential tool for managing multi-layered software engineering projects.

Key Features

01Automated documentation decision logic for integrations and patterns

02Structured FOCUS/EXCLUDE prompt template generation

03158 GitHub stars

04Collision prevention and resource contention management

05Activity-based task decomposition for multi-agent workflows

06Parallel vs. Sequential execution strategy determination

Use Cases

01Coordinating multiple research agents to synthesize competitive landscape data

02Breaking down a full-stack feature into parallel backend, frontend, and schema tasks

03Managing complex refactors that require sequential validation and documentation updates

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add rsmdt/the-startup task-delegation

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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