summarize-children

name	summarize-children
trigger	/summarize-children
description	Analyze and synthesize results from multiple child instances
parameters	[{"name":"children","required":true},{"name":"format","default":"structured"}]

Summarize Children Skill

When triggered, analyze results from child instances and synthesize into coherent summary.

Usage

/summarize-children [format]

Behavior

1. Retrieve structured results from all child instances; prefer child summaries/artifacts over raw transcript output
2. Identify common themes and conflicts
3. Extract key findings and decisions
4. Synthesize into requested format
5. Highlight critical items requiring attention

If a separate synthesis child is needed, spawn it with a non-Claude provider (gemini, codex, copilot, or cursor) unless the user explicitly requested Claude. Do not paste large raw child transcripts into your own context.

Parameters

• children: List of child instance IDs or "all" for all children
• format: Output format (structured, executive, technical, markdown)

Example

/summarize-children structured

This would:

1. Collect all child results
2. Categorize findings by type (errors, recommendations, decisions)
3. Identify consensus and disagreements
4. Produce structured summary

Formats

Structured

• Grouped by finding type
• Severity-sorted
• File references included
• Action items highlighted

Executive

• High-level overview
• Critical items only
• Business impact focus
• Recommendations prioritized

Technical

• Detailed technical findings
• Code snippets included
• Architecture implications
• Implementation guidance

Markdown

• Portable markdown document
• Suitable for documentation
• Section-organized
• Links to source files

Output

A comprehensive summary containing:

• Overview of child tasks completed
• Aggregated findings by severity
• Consensus recommendations
• Conflicting viewpoints (if any)
• Next steps and action items
• Metrics (time spent, LOC analyzed, issues found)