delegation-core

name	delegation-core
description	Delegates tasks to Gemini or Qwen with quota tracking and error handling. Use when tasks exceed context window or need cheaper processing.
alwaysApply	false
category	delegation-framework
tags	["delegation","external-llm","gemini","qwen","task-management","quality-control"]
dependencies	["leyline:quota-management","leyline:usage-logging","leyline:service-registry","leyline:error-patterns","leyline:authentication-patterns"]
tools	[]
usage_patterns	["task-assessment","delegation-planning","quality-validation","integration-workflows"]
complexity	intermediate
model_hint	standard
estimated_tokens	250
progressive_loading	true
modules	["modules/task-assessment.md","modules/cost-estimation.md","modules/handoff-patterns.md","modules/troubleshooting.md"]
references	["leyline/skills/quota-management/SKILL.md","leyline/skills/usage-logging/SKILL.md","leyline/skills/error-patterns/SKILL.md","leyline/skills/authentication-patterns/SKILL.md","leyline/skills/service-registry/SKILL.md","references/execution-modes.md"]

Table of Contents

• Overview
• When to Use
• Philosophy
• Delegation Flow
• Quick Decision Matrix
• Detailed Workflow Steps
• 1. Task Assessment (delegation-core:task-assessed)
• 2. Suitability Evaluation (delegation-core:delegation-suitability)
• 3. Handoff Planning (delegation-core:handoff-planned)
• 4. Execution & Integration (delegation-core:results-integrated)
• Leyline Infrastructure
• Service-Specific Skills
• Module Reference
• Exit Criteria

Delegation Core Framework

Overview

A method for deciding when and how to delegate tasks to external LLM services. Core principle: delegate execution, retain high-level reasoning.

When To Use

• Before invoking external LLMs for task assistance.
• When operations are token-heavy and exceed local context limits.
• When batch processing benefits from different model characteristics.
• When tasks require routing between models.

When NOT To Use

• Task requires reasoning by Claude

Philosophy

Delegate execution, retain reasoning. Claude handles architecture, strategy, design, and review. External LLMs perform data processing, pattern extraction, bulk operations, and summarization.

Delegation Flow

1. Task Assessment: Classify task by complexity and context size.
2. Suitability Evaluation: Check prerequisites and service fit.
3. Handoff Planning: Formulate request and document plan.
4. Execution & Integration: Run delegation, validate, and integrate results.

Quick Decision Matrix