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agent-task-router

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Use when an orchestrator needs to route work to specialist Hermes agents through a task bus, create task briefs, check outboxes, or summarize delegated results.

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How to use this skill

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  1. Open your project in Codex.
  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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I want to install this Agent Skill for this project in Codex.

Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/shannhk/hermes-agent-control-room/blob/HEAD/skills/agent-task-router/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/agent-task-router/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

After I approve, install the complete skill folder, including required referenced files, into that project location. Verify it is discoverable, then tell me its actual invocation name and how to use it. Do not claim it is installed until you have verified it.

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Agent Task Router

Use this skill from an orchestrator agent.

The orchestrator routes work to specialists through /srv/agent-bus or another configured task bus.

Routing Flow

  1. Parse the user's request.
  2. Decide whether to answer directly or delegate.
  3. Pick the correct specialist from the registry.
  4. Write a clear task file to the specialist inbox.
  5. Include context, constraints, expected output, and approval gates.
  6. Track the task ID.
  7. Read the specialist result from outbox.
  8. Synthesize the final answer.
  9. Archive completed task files.

Task Quality Bar

A delegated task must include:

  • clear objective
  • relevant context
  • paths or links
  • constraints
  • what not to do
  • expected output
  • approval requirements

Routing Examples

SEO audit -> hermes-seo
Code bug -> hermes-dev
Campaign planning -> hermes-cmo
VPS health -> hermes-ops