subagent-task-execution

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Use when executing tasks from a task breakdown document in the current session.

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Added on2026-02-16

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npx skill4agent add davidkiss/smart-ai-skills subagent-task-execution

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Subagent Task Execution

Overview

This skill is used to execute a set of tasks (typically from a task breakdown or plan). It focuses on high-quality execution by dispatching specialized subagents for each task, ensuring each task is performed correctly and verified before moving to the next.

Core Principle

One Task, One Subagent, Multi-Stage Review. By isolating each task and applying a structured review process, we ensure high quality and prevent context pollution.

The Process

Preparation:
- Read the entire plan or task breakdown.
- Extract all tasks with their full context.
- Create a structured todo list using the
```
TodoWrite
```
  tool.
Per-Task Execution Loop:
- Skill Discovery: Before starting a task, identify which specialized skill(s) are needed for its execution (e.g.,
```
coding
```
  ,
```
brainstorming
```
  , or any project-specific skills).
- Dispatch Implementer: Dispatch a subagent to perform the task. Provide the subagent with the full task description, any identified skills, and the necessary context.
- Interactive Clarification: If the subagent has questions, answer them clearly before they proceed with implementation.
- Task Implementation: The subagent performs the task, following the identified best practices and skills.
- Verification & Review:
  - Spec Compliance Review: A separate subagent verifies that the result exactly matches the task requirements (no more, no less).
  - Quality Review: A final review stage to ensure the output meets the highest standards of the domain (e.g., code quality, documentation clarity, etc.).
- Completion: Mark the task as completed in the todo list.
Finalization:
- Once all tasks are complete, perform a final holistic review of the entire body of work to ensure consistency and overall quality.

Key Principles

Discovery First: Always look for and apply the most relevant skills for the specific task at hand.
Isolation: Each task should be treated as a distinct unit of work.
Review Loops: Never move to the next task if the current one has open issues from either the spec or quality reviews.
Subagent Specialization: Use subagents as specialized workers, providing them with all the context they need upfront.

Red Flags

Skipping the skill discovery phase.
Combining multiple tasks into a single subagent invocation.
Proceeding with a task while reviews are still pending or failing.
Ignoring subagent questions or providing vague answers.
Failing to update the todo list as progress is made.