delegate

Delegate tasks to Octopus roles and return attributed results inline.

4|Updated Mar 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/leocosta/octopus --skill delegate-leocosta
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: delegate
Source: https://github.com/leocosta/octopus/tree/main/skills/delegate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/leocosta/octopus --skill delegate-leocosta

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Delegates one task or a multi-step workflow to Octopus roles and returns results inline with attribution, enabling multi-role collaboration within conversations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Inline delegation using @<role>: <task> for single-dispatch requests.
  • Pipeline-style coordination with sequencing keywords to chain tasks across multiple roles.
  • Outputs are attributed to each role, preserving responsibility and traceability in collaborative workflows.
  • Triggers via @<role>, or via the /octopus:delegate form to initiate delegation.

Quick Start

Use @<role>: <task> or /octopus:delegate @<role> <task> to start a multi-role delegation workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about delegate

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I delegate tasks to multiple AI agent roles in a single workflow?▼

Multi-role task delegation uses pipeline-style sequencing keywords to chain tasks across multiple roles, ensuring outputs are attributed to each specific role for traceability in collaborative workflows.

What is task attribution in multi-role AI agent pipelines?▼

Task attribution in multi-role pipelines preserves responsibility by tagging outputs with their originating role alias, ensuring traceability when coordinating chained tasks across different agents.

How do I trigger a multi-step task dispatch using role aliases?▼

You trigger multi-step task dispatch by using the @<role> syntax or the /octopus:delegate form, providing role aliases and tasks to initiate cross-role coordination with attributed results.

Can I chain outputs across different roles in a delegated pipeline?▼

Yes, you can chain outputs across different roles using pipeline-style coordination with sequencing keywords, enabling multi-step workflows where each role processes and attributes its specific output.

Do I need safe execution guards to prevent leaks when dispatching tasks to roles?▼

Yes, safe execution guards are required to prevent leaks and ensure correct formatting when parsing tasks and dispatching them to role aliases in multi-role collaboration workflows.

When should I not use inline task delegation for multi-role coordination?▼

You should avoid inline task delegation when your workflow lacks defined role aliases or requires complex task parsing beyond single-role dispatches and chained cross-role pipelines without attribution.