Multi-Agent Orchestration

Before starting work, create a marker: mkdir -p ~/.claude/tmp && echo "orchestrate" > ~/.claude/tmp/heavy-skill-active && date -u +"%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%SZ" >> ~/.claude/tmp/heavy-skill-active

Phase 1: Research & Feasibility (GO/NO-GO Gate)

Before delegating to agents:

Parse requirements - Break down what needs to happen
Identify workstreams - Which are independent? Which have dependencies?
Assess scope - Is this actually multi-agent work, or simpler than it looks?

GO/NO-GO Verdict:

GO - Task has 3+ workstreams, clear boundaries, and agents can work independently. Proceed.
SIMPLIFY - Task has <3 workstreams. Use direct Agent() delegation instead.
NO-GO - Requirements unclear, scope too large, or high risk of file conflicts. Report and stop.

Do not proceed past this gate without an explicit verdict.