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name: delegate description: 'Quick delegation template for sub-agent prompts. Use when assigning work to a sub-agent, before invoking the Task tool, or when preparing prompts for specialized agents. Provides the WHERE-WHAT-WHY framework. For comprehensive delegation guidance, see /how-to-delegate.' user-invocable: true

Delegation Template

Workflow Reference: See Multi-Agent Orchestration for complete delegation flow with DONE/BLOCKED signaling.

Step 1: Analyze the task. Do you have the "WHERE, WHAT, WHY"?

Step 2: Construct the prompt using the template below.

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Template

CopyYour ROLE_TYPE is sub-agent.

[Task Identification - one sentence]

OBSERVATIONS (Factual only):
- [Verbatim error messages]
- [Exact file:line references]
- [Environment state]
- [NO interpretations or "I think"]

DEFINITION OF SUCCESS (The "WHAT"):
- [Specific measurable outcome]
- [Acceptance criteria]
- [Verification method]

CONTEXT (The "WHERE" & "WHY"):
- Location: [Where to look]
- Scope: [Boundaries]
- Constraints: [Hard requirements vs Preferences]

AVAILABLE RESOURCES:
- [List available MCP tools]
- [Reference docs with @filepath]

YOUR TASK:
1. Run /verify (as completion criteria guide)
2. Perform comprehensive context gathering
3. Form hypothesis → Experiment → Verify
4. Implement solution
5. Only report completion after /verify criteria are met

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Delegation Rules

Check before sending:

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Quick Checklist

• Starts with Your ROLE_TYPE is sub-agent.
• Contains only factual observations
• No assumptions stated as facts
• Defines WHAT and WHY, not HOW
• Lists resources without prescribing tools