How to delegate implementation tasks to workers via Codex MCP or Task sub-agents. Use when executing tasks that require code implementation.
EnglishOutput rules for all agents - concise, scannable, actionable. Based on Matt Pocock's planning principles.
EnglishForces agent to compress its final output before returning to Leader. Preload this skill in agent frontmatter to enforce output compression.
EnglishReviewer-specific output compression — preserves findings detail while staying concise.
EnglishCore principle that the main agent is a coordinator, not an implementer. All work must be delegated to subagents.
EnglishUse when the user asks to "verify a fix", "reproduce failure", "diagnose issue", "check BEFORE/AFTER state", "VF task", "reality check", "check test quality", "mock-only tests", or needs guidance on verifying fixes by reproducing failures before and after implementation, or detecting mock-heavy test anti-patterns.
EnglishCriteria for reviewing Codex worker outputs across 5 dimensions. Use when reviewing code submitted by workers before approval.
English4-layer verification system for task completion. Use when verifying that a task has been fully completed before marking it done.
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AGENT SKILLS ATLASIncludes Codex Delegation, Communication Style, Compress Output, and other workflows.
Claude Code
Codex
Cursor
GitHub Copilot
Gemini CLISupported by the Atlas install prompt. Skill-specific requirements vary.
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What’s included
Codex Delegation
How to delegate implementation tasks to workers via Codex MCP or Task sub-agents. Use when executing tasks that require code implementation.
Communication Style
Output rules for all agents - concise, scannable, actionable. Based on Matt Pocock's planning principles.
Compress Output
Forces agent to compress its final output before returning to Leader. Preload this skill in agent frontmatter to enforce output compression.
Compress Review
Reviewer-specific output compression — preserves findings detail while staying concise.
Delegation Principle
Core principle that the main agent is a coordinator, not an implementer. All work must be delegated to subagents.
Reality Verification
Use when the user asks to "verify a fix", "reproduce failure", "diagnose issue", "check BEFORE/AFTER state", "VF task", "reality check", "check test quality", "mock-only tests", or needs guidance on verifying fixes by reproducing failures before and after implementation, or detecting mock-heavy test anti-patterns.
Review Criteria
Criteria for reviewing Codex worker outputs across 5 dimensions. Use when reviewing code submitted by workers before approval.
Verification Rules
4-layer verification system for task completion. Use when verifying that a task has been fully completed before marking it done.
Quick start
- Choose your skills. Select individual skills above, or choose the entire pack.
- Copy the install prompt. Use Copy install prompt above the list.
- Send it to your agent. Paste into your coding agent’s chat. Your agent reviews the source and guides the setup.
Try it with your agent
After installation, start with a request like:
Use the Codex Delegation skill to help with my task.
Ask me for the context you need before getting started.Requirements & license
- A coding agent that can access your project files and install skills.
- Your agent checks each skill’s instructions, dependencies, and permissions during setup.
- Reported license for the skills shown: MIT. The author’s terms apply.