dispatching-parallel-agents

Dispatch concurrent subagents to fix independent test failures across separate problem domains.

1|Updated Aug 27, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/IgorGanapolsky/Random-Timer --skill dispatching-parallel-agents-igorganapolsky
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: dispatching-parallel-agents
Source: https://github.com/IgorGanapolsky/Random-Timer/tree/main/.cursor/skills/dispatching-parallel-agents
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/IgorGanapolsky/Random-Timer --skill dispatching-parallel-agents-igorganapolsky

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When multiple unrelated test failures or bugs appear across different files and subsystems, investigating them sequentially wastes time. This Skill provides a structured pattern for delegating each independent problem domain to a focused subagent so investigations run in parallel without shared state or context pollution. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Independence Decision Framework: A decision flowchart and criteria to determine whether failures are independent enough for parallel dispatch or require sequential investigation. - Agent Prompt Structure: Guidance for writing focused, self-contained agent prompts with specific scope, constraints, and expected output format. - Parallel Dispatch Pattern: Instructions for issuing multiple subagent dispatches in a single response so they execute concurrently, plus review and integration steps after agents return. - Use Case: After a major refactoring leaves 6 test failures across 3 files (abort logic, batch completion, race conditions), dispatch one agent per file, then verify the fixes don't conflict and run the full suite. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to dispatch one parallel subagent per failing test file, each with a focused prompt containing the failure details and a constraint to not touch other code.

Frequently Asked Questions about dispatching-parallel-agents

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

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How do I fix multiple failing tests in parallel with AI agents?▼

Group failures by independent problem domain, then dispatch one subagent per domain in the same response so they run concurrently. Each agent prompt should name the specific test file, paste the error messages, set constraints, and request a summary of root cause and changes.

When should I use parallel agents instead of sequential debugging?▼

Use parallel dispatch when failures are independent, such as different test files with different root causes and no shared state. Investigate sequentially when failures are related, when fixing one might fix others, or when understanding requires full system context.

What makes a good subagent prompt for fixing test failures?▼

A good prompt is focused on one problem domain, self-contained with pasted error messages and test names, explicit about constraints like not changing production code, and specific about the expected output such as a summary of root cause and fixes.

Can parallel agents conflict with each other when editing code?▼

Yes, agents can conflict if they edit the same files or share state. Avoid this by assigning each agent a distinct file or subsystem, and after they return, review summaries, check for overlapping edits, and run the full test suite.

Why do parallel agent dispatches sometimes run sequentially?▼

Agents only run in parallel when multiple dispatch calls are issued in the same response. Issuing one dispatch per response forces sequential execution, so batch all independent dispatches together.