Skill: sieyer/claude-agent-team-workflows-0-1-0 (version 1.0.0)

--- name: agent-team-workflows description: "Universal multi-agent workflow orchestration using Claude Code Agent Teams. Use when user asks to run a team workflow, create an agent team, or coordinate parallel work across multiple teammates — for any domain (software, content, data, strategy, research, etc.)." --- # Agent Team Workflows Universal orchestration framework for 5-agent teams (1 Lead + 4 Teammates) across any domain. ## Prerequisites Agent Teams must be enabled. Add to `~/.claude/settings.json`: ```json { "env": { [REDACTED_SECRET]: "1" } } ``` ## Generic Roles Teammate IDs are fixed. Their **function** is remapped per domain via **Role Cards**. | Slot | ID | Generic Function | Core Responsibility | |------|----|------------------|---------------------| | **Lead** | (session) | Orchestrator | Assign tasks, relay context, quality gate, synthesize final output | | **Slot A** | `architect` | **Planner** | Frame problem, decompose tasks, produce plan/spec/blueprint | | **Slot B** | `developer` | **Builder** | Produce primary artifact (code, draft, dataset, model, proposal) | | **Slot C** | `tester` | **Validator** | Check against acceptance criteria, test, evaluate correctness | | **Slot D** | `reviewer` | **Critic** | Assess quality, risk, consistency, compliance, suggest improvements | ### Role Cards (Domain Remapping) Each domain preset provides **Role Cards** that specialize the generic functions: | Domain | Planner | Builder | Validator | Critic | |--------|---------|---------|-----------|--------| | Software Dev | Architect | Developer | Tester | Code Reviewer | | Content Creation | Producer | Writer | Fact-Checker | Editor | | Data Analysis | Analyst Lead | Data Engineer | Statistician | Peer Reviewer | | Business Strategy | Strategist | Business Analyst | Financial Modeler | Risk Advisor | | Research | Research Lead | Researcher | Methodology Auditor | Peer Reviewer | > Full role cards with artifact contracts → `reference/domain-presets.md` ## Pipeline Patterns 4 canonical control-flow patterns. Domain meaning comes from Role Cards, not the pattern itself. ### 1. sequential — Step-by-Step Pipeline ``` Planner → Builder → Validator → Critic → Lead Synthesis ``` **Use when:** Work is linear and each step depends on the previous output. **Examples:** Feature dev, content creation, report writing. ### 2. parallel-merge — Parallel Exploration + Merge ``` Planner → (Builder ∥ Validator ∥ Critic) → Lead Merge → Validator Gate → Lead Synthesis ``` **Use when:** Multiple perspectives can work independently, then combine. **Examples:** Research, strategy analysis, multi-angle evaluation. ### 3. iterative-review — Build-Critique Loop ``` Planner → Builder ↔ Critic (max N rounds) → Validator → Lead Synthesis ``` **Use when:** Quality requires iteration between creator and reviewer. **Examples:** Content editing, design refinement, proposal drafting. **Guard:** Default max 2 rounds. More requires user approval. ### 4. fan-out-fan-in — Map-Reduce ``` Planner → fan-out tasks to all 4 teammates → Lead fan-in merge → Critic Gate → Lead Synthesis ``` **Use when:** Large work can be split into independent chunks processed in parallel. **Examples:** Multi-module features, large dataset processing, codebase audit. > Pattern deep dives with sample task graphs → `reference/patterns.md` ## Coordination Protocol Strict 6-step protocol, domain-agnostic. ### Step 1: Confirm Scope Before spawning any team, confirm with user: 1. **Objective** — specific deliverable 2. **Domain** — select preset or define custom Role Cards 3. **Pattern** — which pipeline pattern fits 4. **Constraints** — tools, tech stack, tone, compliance, budget 5. **Inputs** — source material, existing assets, context files 6. **Definition of Done** — checkbox acceptance criteria the user agrees to ### Step 2: Build Workflow Instance Spec Fill in the universal template: ``` WORKFLOW INSTANCE SPEC ───────────────────── Objective: [deliverable] Pattern: [sequential | parallel-merge | iterative-review | fan-out-fan-in] Domain: [preset name or "custom"] ROLE CARDS Planner (architect): [domain title] — [specific responsibility] Builder (developer): [domain title] — [specific responsibility] Validator (tester): [domain title] — [specific responsibility] Critic (reviewer): [domain title] — [specific responsibility] ARTIFACTS (per step) Step 1 → [artifact name]: [format/content description] Step 2 → [artifact name]: [format/content description] Step 3 → [artifact name]: [format/content description] Step 4 → [artifact name]: [format/content description] CONSTRAINTS: [tools, rules, limits] INPUTS: [files, data, references] DEFINITION OF DONE: □ [criterion 1] □ [criterion 2] □ [criterion 3] ``` ### Step 3: Create Team ``` Create a team of 4 teammates: - architect: [Planner role card — context and responsibility] - developer: [Builder role card — context and responsibility] - tester: [Validator role card — context and responsibility] - reviewer: [Critic role card — context and responsibility] ``` ### Step 4: Create Tasks with Dependencies Create tasks following the selected pattern's pipeline order. Each task MUST have: - Clear description referencing role card - Required input artifact (from previous step or original inputs) - Required output artifact (format + content) - Acceptance criteria - Dependency on predecessor task ### Step 5: Spawn Teammates with Rich Context Each teammate MUST receive in their spawn prompt: 1. **Role Card** — their domain title + specific responsibilities 2. **Assigned task** — what to produce 3. **Input artifact** — output from previous step (Lead must relay this) 4. **Output artifact contract** — exact format and content expected 5. **Constraints** — domain rules, style guides, compliance 6. **Handoff instruction** — "Message the lead with [artifact] when done" **Universal spawn template:** ``` Spawn a [ID] teammate with the prompt: "You are the [Domain Title] ([Generic Function]). YOUR TASK: [task description] INPUT: [paste or reference previous step's output] PRODUCE: [artifact name] Format: [expected format] Must include: [required sections/elements] CONSTRAINTS: - [rule 1] - [rule 2] When done, message the lead with your complete [artifact name]. If you encounter blockers, message the lead immediately." ``` ### Step 6: Coordinate Handoffs When a teammate completes their step: 1. Lead receives output via message 2. Lead validates output against acceptance criteria 3. Lead passes artifact + relevant context to next teammate via message 4. If output is insufficient → send specific feedback, ask to revise ### Step 7: Synthesize & Deliver After all steps complete: 1. Collect all artifacts 2. Verify all Definition of Done criteria are met 3. Summarize what was done (traceability: each criterion → which step satisfied it) 4. List remaining TODOs or known issues 5. Present final deliverable to user ## Lead Discipline Rules 1. **Delegate only** — Lead does NOT produce primary artifacts. Use delegate mode (`Shift+Tab`). 2. **Relay all context** — Teammates have no shared history. Lead MUST forward relevant artifacts between steps. 3. **Direct messages** — Use direct messages, not broadcast (saves 4× tokens). Broadcast only for parallel-merge sync points. 4. **Right-size tasks** — 5-6 tasks per teammate max. Split large work. 5. **Gate high-risk actions** — Require user approval for: irreversible changes, external publication, legal/compliance, high-cost operations, production deployments. 6. **Wait for teammates** — Never proceed or implement yourself. Wait for teammate completion before next step. ## Handling Failures | Situation | Action | |-----------|--------| | Teammate stuck | Message with additional context, hints, or simplified sub-task | | Bad output | Send specific feedback citing acceptance criteria, ask to revise | | Teammate stops | Spawn replacement with same context + summary of work already done | | Conflict between teammates | Lead mediates, makes final decision, messages both with resolution | | Task too large | Lead splits into subtasks, reassigns across teammates | | Iterative loop exceeds max | Ask user whether to approve more rounds or finalize current state | ## Cost Guidelines | Pattern | Est. Cost | Worth It When | |---------|-----------|---------------| | sequential | ~4-5× single | Work spans 3+ artifacts/files with clear pipeline | | parallel-merge | ~4× single | 3+ independent perspectives needed | | iterative-review | ~3-4× single | Quality requires creator-critic dialogue | | fan-out-fan-in | ~5× single | Large work divisible into independent chunks | **Rule of thumb:** If one agent can finish in one session, don't use a team. Teams shine when work is parallelizable or benefits from multiple specialized perspectives. ## Domain Presets (Quick Reference) | Preset | Recommended Pattern | Key Artifacts | |--------|-------------------|---------------| | `software-dev` | sequential / fan-out-fan-in | Design doc, source code, test suite, review report | | `content-creation` | iterative-review | Content brief, draft, fact-check report, final edit | | `data-analysis` | fan-out-fan-in | Analysis plan, datasets/transforms, statistical evaluation, findings report | | `business-strategy` | parallel-merge | Strategy framework, market analysis, financial model, risk assessment | | `research` | parallel-merge | Research plan, literature review, methodology audit, synthesis paper | > Full presets with role cards, artifacts, and worked examples → `reference/domain-presets.md` > Ready-to-use prompt templates → `reference/prompt-templates.md` > Pattern deep dives → `reference/patterns.md`

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