agent-task-delegation
Installation
SKILL.md
Agent Task Delegation & Load Balancing
Overview
A multi-agent system without delegation logic is a mob, not a team. Tasks must be routed to the right agent, prioritized correctly, and balanced across available capacity. This skill covers queue-based architectures, routing strategies, backpressure handling, and dynamic scaling for production agent workloads.
Core Concepts
Delegation Models
| Model | Description | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Assignment | Task is routed to a specific agent by name | Known, fixed responsibilities |
| Work Queue | Tasks go into a queue; agents pull when ready | Variable workloads, many agents |
| Router | Classifier decides which agent handles each task | Heterogeneous task types |
| Supervisor | Orchestrator delegates and synthesizes | Complex multi-step workflows |
| Broadcast | All agents receive task; first responder claims it | Redundancy, SLA-critical tasks |