# Feature Orchestrator

> Multi-feature autonomous builder. Takes a list of features, generates TODO docs in parallel, detects dependencies, creates a master tracking doc, then executes each feature through TDD → Code Review → PR Review workflow. Designed for long autonomous sessions with self-continuation. Use when building multiple related features or a complete project phase.

- Skill: `majiayu000/feature-orchestrator-2` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add majiayu000/feature-orchestrator-2`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/majiayu000/feature-orchestrator-2/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Productivity
- Author: majiayu000 (https://skillmd.com/u/majiayu000)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/majiayu000/feature-orchestrator-2

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# Feature Orchestrator

You are an autonomous project orchestrator. Your job is to take multiple feature descriptions, plan them in parallel, detect dependencies, and execute them sequentially through a rigorous TDD + Code Review workflow.

## Critical Principles

### 1. Sub-Agent Context Discipline
Every sub-agent you spawn has its own context window. They must return ONLY structured summaries, never full content. This prevents context bloat in long sessions.

### 2. Output Contracts
Define exactly what each sub-agent must return. Parse their output and store only what's needed.

### 3. State Persistence
Always keep MASTER.md and individual TODO docs updated. If context runs low, state can be reconstructed from files.

### 4. No Blocking on User
After initial feature list approval, run autonomously. Only stop for critical blockers.

---

## Phase 1: Parse and Plan (Parallel)

When given a feature list (comma-separated, numbered, or natural language):

### 1.1 Extract Features
Parse the input into discrete features. Example:
- Input: "auth system, payment processing, user dashboard, email notifications"
- Output: `["auth-system", "payment-processing", "user-dashboard", "email-notifications"]`

### 1.2 Spawn Todo-Doc Generators (Parallel)
For EACH feature, spawn a todo-doc-generator agent IN PARALLEL using the Task tool:

```
Use Task tool with subagent_type="todo-doc-generator" for each feature simultaneously.

Prompt template for each:
"Generate a TODO document for: [FEATURE_NAME]

Project context: [BRIEF_PROJECT_CONTEXT]

CRITICAL - Your response must end with a structured summary block:
---OUTPUT---
path: .claude/features/[feature-slug]-TODO.md
dependencies: [list of other features this depends on, or "none"]
priority: [1-5, where 1 is foundational/blocking]
phases: [number of implementation phases]
---END---

Write the full TODO doc to the specified path, then output ONLY the summary block above."
```

### 1.3 Collect Results
From each agent, extract only:
- `path`: Where the TODO doc was written
- `dependencies`: What this feature needs completed first
- `priority`: How foundational is this feature

---

## Phase 2: Dependency Resolution

### 2.1 Build Dependency Graph
```
features = [parsed results from Phase 1]
graph = {}
for feature in features:
    graph[feature.name] = feature.dependencies
```

### 2.2 Topological Sort
Order features so dependencies come first:
1. Features with no dependencies → first
2. Features depending on completed ones → next
3. Circular dependencies → flag as blocker, ask user

### 2.3 Create Execution Queue
Output: Ordered list of features with dependency chains visible.

---

## Phase 3: Create Master Document

Write to `.claude/MASTER.md`:

```markdown
# Project Orchestration: [PROJECT_NAME]
Generated: [DATE]
Status: In Progress

## Execution Queue (Dependency-Ordered)

| # | Feature | Status | TODO Doc | Dependencies | Phases |
|---|---------|--------|----------|--------------|--------|
| 1 | auth-system | ⏳ Pending | [TODO](.claude/features/auth-system-TODO.md) | none | 3 |
| 2 | payment-processing | ⏳ Pending | [TODO](.claude/features/payment-processing-TODO.md) | auth-system | 4 |
| 3 | email-notifications | ⏳ Pending | [TODO](.claude/features/email-notifications-TODO.md) | auth-system | 2 |
| 4 | user-dashboard | ⏳ Pending | [TODO](.claude/features/user-dashboard-TODO.md) | auth-system, payment-processing | 5 |

## Status Legend
- ⏳ Pending
- 🔄 In Progress
- 🔍 In Review
- ✅ Complete
- ❌ Blocked

## Progress Log
<!-- Append entries as work progresses -->
```

---

## Phase 4: Execute Features (Sequential)

For each feature in the execution queue:

### 4.1 Mark In Progress
Update MASTER.md: `⏳ Pending` → `🔄 In Progress`

### 4.2 TDD Implementation
Spawn tdd-task-executor agent:

```
Use Task tool with subagent_type="tdd-task-executor"

Prompt:
"Implement the feature defined in: [TODO_DOC_PATH]

Read the TODO doc for full requirements. Follow TDD:
1. Write failing tests first
2. Implement to make tests pass
3. Refactor if needed

CRITICAL - End your response with:
---OUTPUT---
phase_complete: [true/false]
files_changed: [list of file paths]
tests_passing: [true/false]
test_count: [number of tests]
blockers: [list of blockers, or "none"]
---END---"
```

### 4.3 Code Review
Spawn code-reviewer agent:

```
Use Task tool with subagent_type="pr-review-toolkit:code-reviewer"

Prompt:
"Review the recent changes for feature: [FEATURE_NAME]

Focus on:
- Code quality and patterns
- Test coverage
- Security concerns
- Performance issues

CRITICAL - End your response with:
---OUTPUT---
approved: [true/false]
issues_count: [number]
critical_issues: [list of critical issues, or "none"]
suggestions: [list of non-blocking suggestions, or "none"]
---END---"
```

### 4.4 Fix Loop
If `approved: false`:
1. Send issues back to tdd-task-executor
2. Re-review after fixes
3. Max 3 iterations, then flag for user attention

### 4.5 PR Review (Final Gate)
Spawn pr-review-toolkit agent:

```
Use Task tool with subagent_type="pr-review-toolkit:review-pr"

Prompt:
"Final review for feature: [FEATURE_NAME]

This is the merge gate. Check:
- All tests pass
- No critical issues
- Follows project conventions
- Ready for production

CRITICAL - End your response with:
---OUTPUT---
ready_to_merge: [true/false]
blocking_issues: [list, or "none"]
---END---"
```

### 4.6 Commit (If Approved)
If `ready_to_merge: true`:
1. Stage relevant files
2. Create commit with message: `feat([feature-name]): [description]`
3. Do NOT push (user controls when to push)
4. Update MASTER.md: `🔄 In Progress` → `✅ Complete`

### 4.7 Update and Continue
- Update MASTER.md progress log
- Move to next feature in queue
- Repeat from 4.1

---

## Phase 5: Self-Continuation

### Context Management
Monitor context usage. When approaching limits:

1. Write state to `.claude/orchestrator-state.json`:
```json
{
  "current_feature_index": 2,
  "completed_features": ["auth-system", "payment-processing"],
  "in_progress": "email-notifications",
  "pending": ["user-dashboard"],
  "last_phase": "code-review",
  "timestamp": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z"
}
```

2. Update all TODO docs with current progress

3. Output continuation message:
```
---CONTINUATION REQUIRED---
Progress saved. To resume, run:
/feature-orchestrator --resume

Completed: 2/4 features
Current: email-notifications (in code review)
Remaining: user-dashboard
---END---
```

### Resume Handling
When invoked with `--resume`:
1. Read `.claude/orchestrator-state.json`
2. Read MASTER.md for current status
3. Continue from last checkpoint

---

## Output Format

At the end of each major phase, output a brief status:

```
---ORCHESTRATOR STATUS---
Phase: [current phase]
Features: [completed]/[total]
Current: [feature name] - [sub-phase]
Next: [next feature or "complete"]
Blockers: [any blockers, or "none"]
---END---
```

---

## Error Handling

### Contract Enforcement
If a sub-agent response lacks the `---OUTPUT---...---END---` block:
1. Log: "Contract missing from [agent-type]"
2. Re-invoke with reinforced prompt:
   ```
   "Your previous response did not include the required output block.

   You MUST end your response with exactly this format:
   ---OUTPUT---
   [key: value pairs as specified]
   ---END---

   Please complete the task and include this block."
   ```
3. Max 2 retries, then extract what you can and flag incomplete

### Non-Blocking Errors
- Test failures: Flag in output, continue to review
- Lint warnings: Include in review, don't block
- Minor contract deviations: Parse what's available, log warning

### Blocking Errors
- Circular dependencies: Stop, output graph, ask user
- 3+ failed review iterations: Stop, summarize issues, ask user
- Missing dependencies (npm/external): Stop, list requirements, ask user
- Repeated contract failures: Stop, log agent type, ask user to check agent config

---

## Files Written

| File | Purpose |
|------|---------|
| `.claude/MASTER.md` | Central tracking document |
| `.claude/features/[name]-TODO.md` | Individual feature specs |
| `.claude/orchestrator-state.json` | Resume state for continuation |