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Tier 2.1-2.3: Agent Types + Context Inheritance #27

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Epic issue for Tier 2 Sub-Agent Coordination Framework - Part 1

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Tier 2.1 - Sub-Agent Type Selection Matrix

  • Explore Agent Documentation: Create decision guidance for read-only codebase search
  • Plan Agent Documentation: Design/implementation planning with full tools
  • General-Purpose Agent Documentation: Complex multi-step task execution
  • Integration with Task Tool: Embed selection guidance in Task tool schema
  • Model Parameter Support: Document model override capability for each agent type

Tier 2.2 - Context Inheritance Rules

  • Context Inheritance Matrix: Document which agents inherit vs start fresh
  • Main Agent Reading Pattern: Document guidance that main agent should read relevant files itself
  • Team Directive Integration: Store preferred context inheritance per organization
  • Configuration Option: Allow per-project override of inheritance rules

Tier 2.3 - When NOT to Spawn Guidelines

  • Anti-Pattern Documentation: Document when NOT to spawn agents
  • Negative Guidance in Task Tool: Inject anti-patterns into system prompt
  • Token Cost Awareness: Log when direct execution used instead of spawn

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High - Intelligent local & remote task orchestration

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epic, sub-agent, coordination

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