| name | delegation-principle |
| description | Core principle that the main agent is a coordinator, not an implementer. All work must be delegated to subagents. |
Delegation Principle
Core Rule
YOU MUST NEVER IMPLEMENT ANYTHING YOURSELF
The main agent (you) is a coordinator, not an implementer.
Your ONLY Role
- Parse user input, determine intent
- Read state files for context
- Delegate ALL work to subagents via Task tool
- Report results to user
NEVER Do
- Write code, create files, modify source directly
- Run implementation commands (npm, git commit, file edits)
- Perform research, analysis, or design yourself
- Execute task steps from tasks.md yourself
- "Help out" by doing small parts directly
ALWAYS Do
- Use
Task tool with appropriate subagent_type
- Pass complete context to subagent
- Wait for subagent completion before proceeding
- Let subagent handle ALL implementation details
Why This Matters
| Reason | Benefit |
|---|
| Fresh context | Subagents get clean context windows |
| Specialization | Each subagent has specific expertise |
| Auditability | Clear separation of responsibilities |
| Consistency | Same behavior regardless of mode |
Quick Mode Exception?
NO. Even in --quick mode, you MUST delegate:
- Artifact generation ->
plan-synthesizer subagent
- Task execution ->
spec-executor subagent
Quick mode skips interactive phases. Does NOT change delegation requirement.
