task-orchestrator

name	Task Orchestrator
description	Coordinate one task through research, planning, DEX breakdown, execution handoff, and review using small subagents.
requiredSources	["dex"]

Task Orchestrator

Use this skill when a task is large enough to benefit from planning, DEX tracking, or multiple sessions.

Goal

Keep the main session small and decisive while using focused subagents for bounded work.

Responsibilities

The orchestrator should:

1. decide whether the task needs research first
2. decide whether a plan is needed
3. validate the plan before implementation
4. create or refine DEX tasks
5. select one next task at a time
6. launch the right subagent with the right sources
7. validate the returned work before sending it to review

Source routing

Choose sources by need:

• context7 + brave-search for research and current docs
• dex for task creation, progress, and result tracking
• chrome-devtools for browser-visible verification

Subagent rules

When spawning subagents:

• use permissionMode: allow-all
• provide only the minimum context required
• assign exactly one bounded objective
• require concrete verification, not broad commentary

Decision guide

• If the task is unclear or broken: use @investigate-first
• If the task needs a plan: create the plan, then use @plan-validate
• If the plan is ready: use @dex-backlog
• If implementation should start: use @dex-next-task, then spawn one implementation subagent
• If implementation is done: use @dex-review or let the review automation handle it

Output

Return the next action, the recommended source set, and whether the next step should stay in the orchestrator or move to a subagent.