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name: spawn-subagent description: Spawn subagents with fresh context and bounded scope.

Spawn-Subagent Skill

What this skill does

Provides a consistent pattern for spawning subagents with fresh context, bounded scope, and explicit inputs/outputs, then integrating their results back into the main workflow.

OpenCode (Primary)

• Spawn as a background task using the OpenCode subagent API.
• Always provide a self-contained prompt with all required context and constraints.
• Wait for the subagent to finish before proceeding.
• Integrate results into the main response and cite any sources provided.

Spawning Protocol

1. Detect the need for a subagent (research, exploration, specialized review).
2. Prepare a concise prompt with required inputs and constraints.
3. Spawn the subagent in a fresh context.
4. Wait for completion and validate the output against the requested format.
5. Integrate findings, resolving conflicts or gaps as needed.

Future Adapters

Cursor

• Interface: Switch to subagent via Cursor agent picker.
• Inputs: include task goal, required files, and constraints.
• Output: paste results back into the main thread with citations.

Codex CLI

• Interface: spawn with a dedicated task prompt and wait for completion.
• Inputs: include file paths and explicit output format.
• Output: summarize results and capture actionable steps.

GitHub Copilot

• Interface: open a new agent session with a scoped prompt.
• Inputs: include artifacts (proposal, tasks, code diffs) and constraints.
• Output: return a concise result with prioritized actions.