parallel-launch

Parallel Launch

Decompose the given task into independent agent groups and execute them in broad parallel.

Process

1. Analyze the task and identify independent concerns that can run concurrently.

   • Each concern must be self-contained: no shared mutable state, no ordering dependency.
   • If concerns have dependencies, sequence the dependent batch after the independent batch completes.
   • Consult delegation scenarios for parallelism decisions.

2. Design agent groups — for each independent concern:

   • Assign a clear, scoped objective (one concern per agent).
   • Select the appropriate agent type (Explore, Plan, general-purpose, or domain specialist).
   • Define expected output format so results can be composed.

3. Launch all independent agents in a single tool call — never sequentially when parallel is possible.

4. Compose results once all agents complete:

   • Merge non-conflicting outputs directly.
   • For conflicting or overlapping results, reconcile and present trade-offs to the user.
   • If any agent failed or returned incomplete results, report the gap and propose a targeted follow-up.

5. Review composed output — dispatch a review agent to verify:

   • Completeness: All original concerns addressed, no gaps.
   • Consistency: No contradictions between agent outputs.
   • Accuracy: Claims are substantiated, sources checked, no hallucinated findings.
   • Scope: Nothing extra built beyond what was asked.
   • For implementation work, additionally verify spec compliance and code quality.

6. Report to user only after review passes.

Constraints

• Agents per batch: match the number of truly independent concerns (avoid artificial splitting).
• Each agent prompt must include full context — agents do not share memory.
• Do not launch agents for trivially sequential work (single file, single concern).
• If the task has fewer than 2 independent concerns, execute directly instead of launching agents.

Red Flags

• Never skip review. Composed output must always pass through a review agent before reporting.
• Never accept unverified composed output. If agents return conflicting results, the review agent must flag them — not silently pick one.
• Never report to user before review passes. The review step is mandatory, not advisory.