parallel-agents
Multi-agent orchestration patterns. Use when multiple independent tasks can run with different domain expertise or when comprehensive analysis requires multiple perspectives.
name:parallel-agentsdescription:Multi-agent orchestration patterns. Use when multiple independent tasks can run with different domain expertise or when comprehensive analysis requires multiple perspectives.allowed-tools:Read, Glob, Grep
Native Parallel Agents
> Orchestration through Claude Code's built-in Agent Tool
Overview
This skill enables coordinating multiple specialized agents through Claude Code's native agent system. Unlike external scripts, this approach keeps all orchestration within Claude's control.
When to Use Orchestration
✅ Good for:
❌ Not for:
Native Agent Invocation
Single Agent
Use the security-auditor agent to review authenticationSequential Chain
First, use the explorer-agent to discover project structure.
Then, use the backend-specialist to review API endpoints.
Finally, use the test-engineer to identify test gaps.With Context Passing
Use the frontend-specialist to analyze React components.
Based on those findings, have the test-engineer generate component tests.Resume Previous Work
Resume agent [agentId] and continue with additional requirements.Orchestration Patterns
Pattern 1: Comprehensive Analysis
Agents: explorer-agent → [domain-agents] → synthesisexplorer-agent: Map codebase structure
security-auditor: Security posture
backend-specialist: API quality
frontend-specialist: UI/UX patterns
test-engineer: Test coverage
Synthesize all findings Pattern 2: Feature Review
Agents: affected-domain-agents → test-engineerIdentify affected domains (backend? frontend? both?)
Invoke relevant domain agents
test-engineer verifies changes
Synthesize recommendations Pattern 3: Security Audit
Agents: security-auditor → penetration-tester → synthesissecurity-auditor: Configuration and code review
penetration-tester: Active vulnerability testing
Synthesize with prioritized remediation Available Agents
| Agent | Expertise | Trigger Phrases |
|---|---|---|
orchestrator | Coordination | "comprehensive", "multi-perspective" |
security-auditor | Security | "security", "auth", "vulnerabilities" |
penetration-tester | Security Testing | "pentest", "red team", "exploit" |
backend-specialist | Backend | "API", "server", "Node.js", "Express" |
frontend-specialist | Frontend | "React", "UI", "components", "Next.js" |
test-engineer | Testing | "tests", "coverage", "TDD" |
devops-engineer | DevOps | "deploy", "CI/CD", "infrastructure" |
database-architect | Database | "schema", "Prisma", "migrations" |
mobile-developer | Mobile | "React Native", "Flutter", "mobile" |
api-designer | API Design | "REST", "GraphQL", "OpenAPI" |
debugger | Debugging | "bug", "error", "not working" |
explorer-agent | Discovery | "explore", "map", "structure" |
documentation-writer | Documentation | "write docs", "create README", "generate API docs" |
performance-optimizer | Performance | "slow", "optimize", "profiling" |
project-planner | Planning | "plan", "roadmap", "milestones" |
seo-specialist | SEO | "SEO", "meta tags", "search ranking" |
game-developer | Game Development | "game", "Unity", "Godot", "Phaser" |
Claude Code Built-in Agents
These work alongside custom agents:
| Agent | Model | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Explore | Haiku | Fast read-only codebase search |
| Plan | Sonnet | Research during plan mode |
| General-purpose | Sonnet | Complex multi-step modifications |
Use Explore for quick searches, custom agents for domain expertise.
Synthesis Protocol
After all agents complete, synthesize:
## Orchestration SynthesisTask Summary
[What was accomplished]Agent Contributions
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Critical: [Issue from Agent A]
Important: [Issue from Agent B]
Nice-to-have: [Enhancement from Agent C] Action Items
[ ] Fix critical security issue
[ ] Refactor API endpoint
[ ] Add missing tests