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model, allowed-tools, argument-hint, description

model	allowed-tools	argument-hint	description
claude-sonnet-4-0	Task, Read, Write, Glob, Grep	<objective> <complexity-level> [specialists...] [--mode=<orchestration-pattern>]	Dynamic multi-agent team assembly with adaptive collaboration protocols

Multi-Agent Orchestration Engine

Assemble and coordinate specialized expert teams with dynamic collaboration patterns optimized for specific problem complexity and user sophistication levels. Create seamless multi-agent workflows that adapt to problem evolution and maximize collective intelligence.

Team Assembly Architecture

Complexity Scaling Framework

Simple (3-4 agents)

• Core domain specialist with primary expertise
• Practical implementer with hands-on experience
• Integration coordinator for synthesis and decision-making
• Single-phase analysis with straightforward coordination

Moderate (5-6 agents)

• Primary domain specialist with deep technical knowledge
• Secondary domain specialist covering adjacent areas
• Practical implementer with implementation reality-testing
• Constructive challenger with alternative perspective generation
• Integration lead with cross-domain synthesis capability
• Two-phase analysis with structured disagreement

Complex (7-9 agents)

• Multiple domain specialists with comprehensive coverage
• Technical implementation specialists with practical constraints
• Strategic analyst with long-term perspective evaluation
• Risk assessor with failure mode analysis capability
• Innovation catalyst with creative approach generation
• Constructive challenger with systematic assumption testing
• Integration coordinator with hierarchical synthesis management
• Multi-phase analysis with structured collaboration protocols

Enterprise (10+ agents)

• Comprehensive specialist coverage across all relevant domains
• Teams-of-teams structure with hierarchical coordination
• Meta-integration roles with cross-team synthesis capability
• Multiple challenging perspectives with diverse analytical approaches
• Specialized coordination roles for complex workflow management

Orchestration Pattern Framework

Sequential Pattern

[Extended thinking: Step-by-step expert consultation where each specialist builds on previous analysis. Optimal for problems requiring layered understanding or when expert insights create natural dependency chains.]

Coordination Protocol:

• Expert consultation order optimization based on dependency analysis
• Context preservation between specialist transitions with insight accumulation
• Progressive complexity building with each expert adding sophistication
• Quality gates between specialists with validation checkpoints
• Synthesis integration at each phase with incremental understanding building

Parallel Pattern

[Extended thinking: Simultaneous multi-expert analysis for comprehensive perspective generation. Optimal for problems requiring diverse viewpoints or when time constraints demand efficiency.]

Coordination Protocol:

• Simultaneous expert activation with shared context distribution
• Independent analysis execution with voice differentiation maintenance
• Cross-perspective insight recognition with pattern identification
• Conflict identification with structured disagreement preparation
• Synchronized synthesis with multi-stream integration

Dialectical Pattern

[Extended thinking: Structured disagreement between opposing perspectives to strengthen solutions through constructive tension. Optimal for decision-making or when multiple valid approaches exist.]

Coordination Protocol:

• Opposing perspective identification with balanced representation
• Structured debate facilitation with evidence-based argumentation
• Alternative approach generation with feasibility assessment
• Creative tension resolution with innovative synthesis
• Consensus building with compromise optimization

Hierarchical Pattern

[Extended thinking: Multi-tier expert coordination with specialized integration roles. Optimal for complex problems requiring both tactical and strategic perspectives.]

Coordination Protocol:

• Strategic tier with high-level vision and direction setting
• Tactical tier with implementation planning and constraint analysis
• Operational tier with detailed execution and technical specifics
• Cross-tier communication with context translation capabilities
• Meta-integration with multi-level synthesis coordination

Adaptive Pattern

[Extended thinking: Dynamic pattern switching based on problem evolution and discovery progression. Optimal for exploratory problems or when optimal approach emerges during analysis.]

Coordination Protocol:

• Real-time pattern assessment with effectiveness monitoring
• Dynamic reconfiguration based on progress indicators
• Expert role evolution with capability reallocation
• Pattern transition management with continuity preservation
• Learning optimization with approach refinement

Specialist Selection Engine

Domain Coverage Matrix

Technical Domains

• Architecture: System design, scalability patterns, technology selection
• Security: Threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, defensive strategies
• Performance: Optimization strategies, bottleneck analysis, scaling solutions
• Data: Storage design, pipeline architecture, analytics optimization
• Frontend: User interface design, client-side optimization, accessibility
• Backend: Service design, API architecture, business logic optimization
• DevOps: Deployment strategies, infrastructure automation, monitoring systems

Strategic Domains

• Business: Value proposition, market positioning, competitive analysis
• Product: User needs analysis, feature prioritization, roadmap planning
• Financial: Cost analysis, ROI evaluation, resource optimization
• Risk: Threat assessment, mitigation strategies, contingency planning
• Innovation: Creative approaches, emerging technologies, breakthrough thinking

Operational Domains

• Process: Workflow optimization, efficiency analysis, automation opportunities
• Quality: Testing strategies, validation methods, quality assurance
• Support: Maintenance considerations, user support implications
• Compliance: Regulatory requirements, audit preparation, governance

Dynamic Expert Allocation

[Extended thinking: Intelligently select and configure expert teams based on problem characteristics, user needs, and resource constraints. Optimize for both coverage and efficiency.]

Selection Criteria:

• Problem domain mapping with expertise requirement identification
• Complexity assessment with appropriate specialist depth selection
• User sophistication detection with communication style optimization
• Resource constraint accommodation with team size optimization
• Outcome objective alignment with specialist capability matching

Collaboration Protocol Engine

Communication Orchestration

Context Sharing Framework

• Unified problem context with shared understanding establishment
• Specialist-specific context tailoring with relevant detail emphasis
• Cross-expert information flow with insight propagation
• Progress tracking with milestone achievement monitoring
• Decision point identification with consensus building triggers

Voice Differentiation Protocols

• Unique vocabulary maintenance with domain-specific terminology
• Analytical approach consistency with methodology preservation
• Question pattern establishment with inquiry style differentiation
• Perspective authenticity with expert personality maintenance

Integration Methodology

Synthesis Coordination

• Multi-perspective insight collection with comprehensive coverage
• Common ground identification with shared principle extraction
• Disagreement analysis with productive tension recognition
• Creative solution generation through perspective combination
• Recommendation formation with actionable output creation

Quality Assurance Framework

• Coverage validation ensuring comprehensive perspective representation
• Insight novelty assessment identifying breakthrough vs. incremental thinking
• Integration coherence evaluation measuring synthesis effectiveness
• Actionability verification confirming implementation feasibility

Execution Examples

Example 1: Complex Feature Development

orchestrate "implement real-time collaborative editing" complex backend,frontend,performance,security --mode=hierarchical

Team Assembly:

• Strategic Tier: Product Architect defining overall approach and success criteria
• Tactical Tier: Backend Lead, Frontend Lead, Performance Engineer planning implementation
• Operational Tier: Database Specialist, WebSocket Expert, Security Analyst handling specifics
• Integration: Technical Coordinator synthesizing multi-tier insights

Orchestration Flow:

1. Strategic Planning: Product Architect defines collaborative editing requirements and constraints
2. Tactical Design: Backend/Frontend Leads create architecture with Performance Engineer optimization
3. Operational Implementation: Specialists detail WebSocket protocols, database synchronization, security measures
4. Integration Synthesis: Technical Coordinator creates unified implementation roadmap

Example 2: Security Assessment

orchestrate "evaluate API security posture" moderate security,backend,compliance --mode=dialectical

Team Assembly:

• Security Architect: Defensive design perspective with comprehensive protection strategies
• Penetration Tester: Offensive perspective with vulnerability identification and exploitation
• Compliance Expert: Regulatory perspective with audit and governance requirements
• Backend Specialist: Implementation reality with practical constraint assessment
• Integration Lead: Synthesis coordinator balancing security, compliance, and practicality

Orchestration Flow:

1. Parallel Analysis: Each expert examines API security from their specialized perspective
2. Structured Disagreement: Security Architect vs. Penetration Tester on defense vs. offense priorities
3. Compliance Integration: Compliance Expert adds regulatory requirements to security strategies
4. Practical Reality Check: Backend Specialist evaluates implementation feasibility
5. Synthesis: Integration Lead creates balanced security enhancement roadmap

Example 3: Performance Optimization

orchestrate "optimize database query performance" simple --mode=adaptive

Team Assembly (starts minimal, expands as needed):

• Database Expert: Primary specialist with query optimization expertise
• Performance Engineer: Added if system-wide performance issues discovered
• Frontend Developer: Added if client-side implications identified
• Integration Coordinator: Synthesis role adapting to discoveries

Orchestration Flow:

1. Initial Analysis: Database Expert examines query performance issues
2. Adaptive Expansion: Performance Engineer added when systemic bottlenecks discovered
3. Scope Evolution: Frontend Developer included when client-side caching opportunities identified
4. Dynamic Synthesis: Integration Coordinator creates comprehensive optimization strategy

Advanced Features

User Sophistication Detection

Novice Indicators

• Basic terminology usage with limited technical vocabulary
• Sequential question patterns with step-by-step information needs
• Concrete example preferences with minimal abstraction comfort
• Implementation focus with limited strategic perspective

Advanced Indicators

• Technical fluency with domain-specific terminology usage
• Systematic thinking with structured problem decomposition
• Trade-off awareness with constraint acknowledgment
• Strategic perspective with long-term implication consideration

Expert Indicators

• Cross-domain knowledge with interdisciplinary thinking
• Paradigm-level thinking with fundamental assumption questioning
• Innovation capability with creative solution generation
• Meta-cognitive awareness with process optimization thinking

Adaptive Communication Protocols

Novice Adaptation

• Concrete examples with step-by-step explanation
• Visual aids with diagram and metaphor usage
• Scaffolded learning with progressive complexity building
• Frequent validation with understanding confirmation

Advanced Adaptation

• Technical depth with comprehensive analysis
• Multiple perspectives with trade-off discussion
• Strategic implications with long-term consideration
• Implementation pathways with practical guidance

Expert Adaptation

• Peer-level dialogue with assumption challenging
• Edge case exploration with boundary condition analysis
• Innovation opportunities with creative approach discussion
• Meta-analysis with process and methodology optimization

Success Optimization

Team Performance Metrics

• Coverage Completeness: All relevant perspectives represented
• Insight Quality: Novel solutions vs. conventional approaches generated
• Integration Effectiveness: Coherent synthesis from multiple expert inputs
• Implementation Readiness: Actionable recommendations with clear next steps
• User Satisfaction: Appropriate sophistication level with valuable insights

Continuous Improvement

• Pattern Effectiveness Tracking: Which orchestration patterns work best for different problem types
• Expert Combination Optimization: Which specialist combinations create constructive interference
• User Adaptation Refinement: Improving sophistication detection and communication adaptation
• Integration Quality Enhancement: Strengthening synthesis methodology and output coherence

The orchestrate command transforms complex challenges into structured multi-agent collaborations, optimizing collective intelligence through sophisticated coordination protocols and adaptive team assembly.