Controlled Parallel Work

Controlled Parallel Work

Use only configured explorer and forge agents.

Rules

• Use at most one explorer and one forge; one or zero may suffice.
• Forbid nested delegation.
• Give narrow, non-overlapping scopes. Never duplicate work.
• explorer: read-only evidence, paths, symbols, constraints, risks.
• forge: implement one approved plan with smallest complete patch. Never use without approved plan.

Workflow

1. Read plans in .agents/plans/. If none exist, stop. If one exists, use it. If multiple exist, ask user which plan to use and stop.
2. Read selected approved plan, applicable AGENTS.md, and repo instructions.
3. Spawn explorer only when focused investigation helps. Verify returned evidence.
4. Give forge selected plan, exact scope, constraints, and checks.
5. Wait for each required result. forge owns implementation; parent owns synthesis and final verification.
6. Inspect patch. Run narrow checks. Fix only caused failures.
7. Never commit, push, open PRs, or deploy unless requested.

Stop after implementation and targeted checks. Report agent scopes, changes, validation, unresolved risks. Skip optional work.