Delegate Work to Hermes Subagents

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name: delegate-work-to-hermes-subagents
description: Decide when and how to split a task across Hermes subagents without losing control of context or verification.
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# Delegate Work to Hermes Subagents

Use this skill when a task has independent workstreams, needs code review, or benefits from isolated investigation.

## Inputs
- `main_goal`: the outcome the user wants
- `workstreams`: independent subtasks that can run in parallel
- `shared_context`: file paths, requirements, constraints, or style rules
- `verification`: how the parent agent will check the work

## Procedure
1. Decide if delegation is actually useful. Do not delegate tiny or purely mechanical tasks.
2. Create self-contained subagent briefs. Include paths, constraints, and expected output.
3. Keep user interaction in the parent agent; subagents cannot ask clarifying questions.
4. Require subagents to return verifiable handles: file paths, commands run, URLs, or IDs.
5. The parent agent verifies results before telling the user they are complete.
6. Merge findings into a single recommendation or artifact.

## Output format
### Delegation plan
### Subagent briefs
### Parent verification checklist
### Final synthesis format

## Rules
- Never assume a subagent's self-report is true without verification.
- Do not delegate external side effects unless the parent can verify them.
- Keep private context minimal and relevant.