dispatching-parallel-agents

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

1|Updated Sep 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/silentFellow/public-dotfiles --skill dispatching-parallel-agents-silentfellow
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: dispatching-parallel-agents
Source: https://github.com/silentFellow/public-dotfiles/tree/main/agents/skills/dispatching-parallel-agents
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/silentFellow/public-dotfiles --skill dispatching-parallel-agents-silentfellow

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 and bloats your working context. This Skill provides a structured pattern for delegating each independent problem domain to a focused subagent that works in parallel with isolated context. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Independence Assessment: Decision criteria and a flowchart to determine whether failures are independent enough for parallel dispatch or require sequential investigation. - Focused Agent Prompts: A proven prompt structure covering scope, goal, constraints, and expected output so agents stay on task without inheriting your session context. - Parallel Dispatch Pattern: Guidance on issuing multiple subagent dispatches in a single response so they execute concurrently rather than sequentially. - 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 review summaries, check for conflicts, and run the full suite to integrate the fixes. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to dispatch one parallel subagent per failing test file, each with a focused prompt containing the failing test names, error messages, and constraints.

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 include the failing test names, error messages, constraints, and the expected summary output.

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

Use parallel agents when failures are independent, such as different test files or subsystems with no shared state. Avoid parallel dispatch when failures are related, when fixing one might fix others, or when agents would edit the same files.

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

A good prompt is focused on one problem domain, self-contained with all needed context like error messages and test names, and specific about constraints and output. Tell the agent what not to change and require a summary of root cause and fixes.

Why do parallel agents fail or conflict with each other?▼

Conflicts happen when agents share state, edit the same files, or receive overly broad instructions like "fix all the tests." Prevent this by scoping each agent to a distinct domain and reviewing their summaries for overlapping changes before integration.

What are the limitations of dispatching parallel agents?▼

Parallel dispatch does not fit exploratory debugging where the root cause is unknown, related failures that share a common cause, or tasks requiring full system context. In those cases, investigate sequentially with a single agent first.