task-routing
Use BEFORE delegating any complex task to a subagent. Contains the routing table that maps task patterns to the correct specialized agent. MUST be consulted before using the Task tool for delegation decisions. Trigger keywords - "delegate", "subagent", "agent", "research", "implement", "investigate", "debug", "architect".
Best use case
task-routing is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Use BEFORE delegating any complex task to a subagent. Contains the routing table that maps task patterns to the correct specialized agent. MUST be consulted before using the Task tool for delegation decisions. Trigger keywords - "delegate", "subagent", "agent", "research", "implement", "investigate", "debug", "architect".
Teams using task-routing should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/task-routing/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How task-routing Compares
| Feature / Agent | task-routing | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Use BEFORE delegating any complex task to a subagent. Contains the routing table that maps task patterns to the correct specialized agent. MUST be consulted before using the Task tool for delegation decisions. Trigger keywords - "delegate", "subagent", "agent", "research", "implement", "investigate", "debug", "architect".
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
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SKILL.md Source
# Task Routing - Agent Delegation IMPORTANT: For complex tasks, prefer delegating to specialized agents via the Task tool rather than handling inline. Delegated agents run in dedicated context windows with sustained focus, producing higher quality results. ## Routing Table | Task Pattern | Delegate To | Trigger | |---|---|---| | Research: web search, tech comparison, multi-source reports | `dev:researcher` | 3+ sources or comparison needed | | Implementation: creating code, new modules, features, building with tests | `dev:developer` | Writing new code, adding features, creating modules - even if they relate to existing codebase | | Investigation: READ-ONLY codebase analysis, tracing, understanding | `code-analysis:detective` | Only when task is to UNDERSTAND code, not to WRITE new code | | Debugging: error analysis, root cause investigation | `dev:debugger` | Non-obvious bugs or multi-file root cause | | Architecture: system design, trade-off analysis | `dev:architect` | New systems or major refactors | | Agent/plugin quality review | `agentdev:reviewer` | Agent description or plugin assessment | ## Key Distinction If the task asks to IMPLEMENT/CREATE/BUILD → `dev:developer`. If the task asks to UNDERSTAND/ANALYZE/TRACE → `code-analysis:detective`. ## When to Use This Skill Consult this routing table BEFORE making any delegation decision. If the user's task matches any row in the table above, delegate to the specified agent rather than handling the task inline.
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