Delegation

Delegation allows a worker to assign a subtask to another worker. This is useful for complex workflows that require multiple specialized workers to collaborate.

For example, an Operations Assistant might delegate a research subtask to a Research Analyst, then use the results to complete the original task.

1. Request: Source worker proposes a delegation to a target worker
2. Validation: System checks delegation permissions and limits
3. Creation: A subtask is created and assigned to the target worker
4. Processing: Target worker processes the subtask
5. Completion: Results are returned to the source task

Delegation permissions are managed through worker teams. A team groups workers together and defines delegation relationships.

Team Member Roles

• FULL: Can delegate to and receive from the team
• RECEIVE_ONLY: Can only receive delegated tasks

Team Delegation Rules

• ONE_WAY: Source team can delegate to target team
• MUTUAL: Both teams can delegate to each other

To prevent infinite delegation chains, the system enforces limits:

• Delegation depth: Maximum levels of nested delegation
• Concurrent delegations: Maximum active delegations per task
• Cross-team restrictions: Whether cross-team delegation is allowed

When delegating, the source worker specifies:

• Target worker: Which worker should handle the subtask
• Handoff notes: Context for the target worker
• Definition of done: What constitutes successful completion
• Priority: Subtask priority level

• Delegation & teams concept
• Task lifecycle
• Plan features