// Use when user has complex multi-agent workflows, needs to coordinate sequential or parallel agent execution, wants workflow visualization and control, or mentions automating repetitive multi-agent processes - guides discovery and usage of the orchestration system
| name | using-orchestration |
| description | Use when user has complex multi-agent workflows, needs to coordinate sequential or parallel agent execution, wants workflow visualization and control, or mentions automating repetitive multi-agent processes - guides discovery and usage of the orchestration system |
Proactively suggest /orchestrate when user describes:
Clear Triggers:
Specific Phrases:
When triggers detected, suggest proactively:
This workflow would benefit from orchestration. I can use `/orchestrate` to:
- Visualize the workflow graph
- Execute agents in parallel where possible
- Handle retries and conditionals
- Provide interactive control at checkpoints
Would you like me to use `/orchestrate [workflow-syntax]` or create a reusable template?
First-time setup reminder:
If user mentions custom agents (like expert-code-implementer, code-optimizer, etc.) that aren't in the orchestration namespace:
I notice you have custom agents in your environment.
Would you like to import them to orchestration first?
Run: /orchestration:init
This will make your custom agents available in workflows as:
- orchestration:expert-code-implementer
- orchestration:code-optimizer
- etc.
Show relevant syntax based on user's needs:
Sequential: explore:"task" -> review -> implement
Parallel: [test || lint || security]
Conditional: test (if passed)~> deploy
Retry: @try -> fix -> test (if failed)~> @try
When user agrees to orchestration:
/orchestrate [workflow-syntax]Use when user says "create workflow", "create a workflow", "design workflow", "orchestrate", "automate multiple steps", "coordinate agents", "multi-agent workflow". Creates orchestration workflows from natural language using Socratic questioning to plan multi-agent workflows with visualization.
Use when user provides workflow syntax with arrows (-> || ~>), says "run workflow", "execute workflow", "run this", mentions step1 -> step2 patterns. Executes orchestration workflows with real-time visualization, steering, and error recovery.
Manages temporary and defined agents including creation, promotion, cleanup, and namespacing. Use when user creates custom agents, asks about agent lifecycle, temp agents, or agent management.
Use and customize workflow templates for common scenarios. Use when user wants to use a template, asks about available templates, or wants to customize existing workflows.
Debug workflow execution issues including syntax errors, agent failures, variable problems, and execution errors. Use when workflows fail, produce unexpected results, or user asks for debugging help.
Design custom syntax elements with reuse-first approach for workflow orchestration. Use when user needs custom operators, checkpoints, or syntax patterns not available in core syntax.