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name: before-spawning-task description: Use BEFORE using the Task tool. Ensures you select the correct specialized subagent_type instead of generic agents.

Before Spawning Task

STOP: You're about to use the Task tool.

Check for Specialized Agents First

Don't use generic subagent_type values. We have specialized agents:

Examples

❌ Wrong:

CopyTask(subagent_type="general-purpose", prompt="Find auth files")
Task(subagent_type="Explore", prompt="How does login work?")

✅ Correct:

CopyTask(subagent_type="codebase-locator", prompt="Find all authentication-related files")
Task(subagent_type="codebase-analyzer", prompt="Analyze how the login flow works")

When Generic Agents Are OK

Only use generic agents (general-purpose, Explore) when:

• No specialized agent matches the task
• Task requires mixed capabilities (search + analysis + web)
• User explicitly requests a specific agent type

Always prefer specialized agents when available.