Delegation Skill
Configure automatic task delegation to other agents based on natural language rules.
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/delegate |
Show current settings or start interactive setup |
/delegate orchestrator |
Set orchestrator mode (Claude coordinates) |
/delegate passthrough |
Set passthrough mode (direct forwarding) |
/delegate off |
Disable delegation |
/delegate status |
Show current configuration and agent status |
Modes
Orchestrator Mode (Recommended)
Claude analyzes tasks, delegates to appropriate agent, waits for response, integrates results.
User → Claude (analyze) → @codex/@gemini → Claude (integrate) → User
Passthrough Mode
Direct forwarding without processing.
User → Claude (route) → @codex/@gemini → User
Manual Mode (Default)
No automatic delegation. User explicitly uses @agent patterns.
Pre-Delegation Checklist
Before delegating any task:
- Verify agent is READY:
synapse list - Check file locks:
synapse file-safety locks(for file edits) - Verify branch:
git branch --show-current(for coding tasks)
Priority Levels
| Priority | Use Case |
|---|---|
| 1-2 | Low priority, background tasks |
| 3 | Normal tasks (default) |
| 4 | Urgent follow-ups |
| 5 | Critical/emergency tasks |
Available Agents
| Agent | Strengths | Port Range |
|---|---|---|
| codex | Coding, file editing, refactoring | 8120-8129 |
| gemini | Research, web search, documentation | 8110-8119 |
| claude | Code review, analysis, planning | 8100-8109 |
References
For detailed documentation, read:
references/modes.md- Delegation modes and workflowsreferences/file-safety.md- File Safety integrationreferences/examples.md- Example sessions and configurations