How does it decide which agent to use for a subtask?

It uses a keyword-matching algorithm that scans subtask descriptions and matches them against agent capabilities, applying a match threshold to ensure the right tool for the job.

What is the main benefit of using the Task Planner?

It automates the breakdown of complex requests into manageable subtasks, ensuring that every part of a project is assigned to the most qualified specialized agent for maximum efficiency.

Does this skill actually write the code?

No, the Task Planner is strictly an orchestration tool. It focuses on analysis, strategy, and roadmap creation, leaving the implementation to specialized execution agents.

Can it handle parallel tasks?

Yes, the planner identifies independent tasks and groups them into 'waves' to allow for parallel execution, significantly reducing the total time required for completion.

What happens if my request is too vague for a plan?

The planner will use the AskUserQuestion tool to clarify blocking ambiguities and state its assumptions before finalizing any execution plan.

Task Planner Orchestrator

Name: Task Planner Orchestrator
Author: barkain

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Productivity & Workflow

Decomposes complex user requests into optimized, agent-assigned execution plans with parallelized workflow waves.

The Task Planner is a sophisticated orchestration skill designed to transform high-level prompts into actionable, multi-step development roadmaps. It analyzes the existing codebase to understand context, calculates task complexity using a tiered scoring system, and assigns specific subtasks to specialized agents based on keyword matching. By organizing work into parallel execution waves and enforcing atomicity, it ensures that Claude handles complex architectural changes or feature implementations with structured precision and minimal sequential bottlenecks.

Key Features

01Automated task decomposition using tiered complexity scoring

02Intelligent agent assignment based on domain-specific keyword analysis

03Metadata-encoded TodoWrite population for seamless execution tracking

0415 GitHub stars

05Parallel wave scheduling to maximize workflow efficiency

06Built-in ambiguity detection with interactive user clarification

Use Cases

01Architecting complex refactors that require coordination between specialized agents

02Planning large-scale feature implementations across multiple system components

03Breaking down ambiguous requests into verifiable, atomic subtasks with success criteria

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add barkain/claude-code-workflow-orchestration task-planner

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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