dsh-subagent-delegation

When a DSH agent hits a task that spans many files, demands repeated research, or bundles several independent sub-items, it often lacks a structured framework for deciding whether to delegate, how to brief a subagent, how to schedule parallel work, and how to verify the outcome. dsh-subagent-delegation packs that framework into a single skill that registers into the agent skill directory at install time, giving the agent a consistent, reusable delegation instinct during task planning.

The skill covers four decision points. A three-question test (5+ files involved, multiple search passes needed, 2+ independent sub-tasks present) determines whether delegation is warranted, with a red-flag reminder that even a simple five-file task should already be split. Four delegation shapes—read-only exploration, general analysis, design drafting, and independent review—each come with concrete prompt-writing guidance. Parallel execution is achieved by issuing multiple subagent calls in the same message; subagents run in the background by default, while subagent_fork is reserved for work that needs to see the current conversation. Acceptance means checking actual file changes and the evidence chain the subagent provides rather than trusting its prose summary at face value.

Ideal for developers who regularly use a DSH agent on cross-file development work and want the agent to make deliberate, well-briefed choices between grinding through work itself and fanning out parallel subagents. The skill registers automatically on install with no extra configuration or preset edits required, and is released under the MIT license.