| name | delegation-core |
| description | Framework for delegating tasks to external LLM services. Uses leyline infrastructure for quota, logging, and error handling. |
| category | delegation-framework |
| tags | delegation, external-llm, gemini, qwen, task-management, quality-control |
| dependencies | leyline:quota-management, leyline:usage-logging, leyline:service-registry, leyline:error-patterns, leyline:authentication-patterns |
| tools | delegation-executor |
| usage_patterns | task-assessment, delegation-planning, quality-validation, integration-workflows |
| complexity | intermediate |
| estimated_tokens | 250 |
| progressive_loading | true |
| modules | modules/task-assessment.md, modules/cost-estimation.md, modules/handoff-patterns.md, modules/troubleshooting.md |
| references | leyline/skills/quota-management/SKILL.md, leyline/skills/usage-logging/SKILL.md, leyline/skills/error-patterns/SKILL.md, leyline/skills/authentication-patterns/SKILL.md, leyline/skills/service-registry/SKILL.md |
Delegation Core Framework
Overview
A method for deciding when and how to delegate tasks to external LLM services. The core principle: delegate execution, retain high-level reasoning.
When to Use
- Before invoking any external LLM for task assistance.
- When operations are token-heavy and exceed local context limits.
- When batch processing benefits from different model characteristics.
- When tasks require routing between models.
Philosophy
Delegate execution, retain reasoning:
- Claude handles: Architecture, strategy, design, and review.
- External LLMs perform: Data processing, pattern extraction, bulk operations, summarization.
Delegation Flow
- Task Assessment: Classify task by complexity and context size.
- Suitability Evaluation: Check prerequisites and service fit.
- Handoff Planning: Formulate request and document plan.
- Execution & Integration: Run delegation, validate, and integrate results.
Quick Decision Matrix
| Complexity | Context | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| High | Any | Keep local |
| Low | Large | Delegate |
| Low | Small | Either |
High Complexity: Architecture, design decisions, trade-offs, creative problem solving.
Low Complexity: Pattern counting, bulk extraction, boilerplate generation, summarization.
Detailed Workflow Steps
1. Task Assessment (delegation-core:task-assessed)
Classify your task:
- See
modules/task-assessment.mdfor classification criteria. - Use token estimates to determine thresholds.
- Apply the decision matrix.
Exit Criteria: Task classified with complexity level, context size, and delegation recommendation.
2. Suitability Evaluation (delegation-core:delegation-suitability)
Verify prerequisites:
- See
modules/handoff-patterns.mdfor checklist. - Evaluate cost-benefit ratio using
modules/cost-estimation.md. - Check for red flags (security, real-time iteration).
Exit Criteria: Service authenticated, quotas verified, cost justified.
3. Handoff Planning (delegation-core:handoff-planned)
Create a delegation plan:
- See
modules/handoff-patterns.mdfor request template. - Document service, command, input context, expected output.
- Define validation method.
Exit Criteria: Delegation plan documented.
4. Execution & Integration (delegation-core:results-integrated)
Execute and validate results:
- Run delegation and capture output.
- Validate format and correctness.
- Integrate only after validation passes.
- Log usage.
Exit Criteria: Results validated and integrated, usage logged.
Leyline Infrastructure
Conjure uses leyline for shared infrastructure:
| Leyline Skill | Used For |
|---|---|
quota-management |
Track service quotas and thresholds. |
usage-logging |
Session-aware audit trails. |
service-registry |
Unified service configuration. |
error-patterns |
Consistent error handling. |
authentication-patterns |
Auth verification. |
See modules/cost-estimation.md for leyline integration examples.
Service-Specific Skills
For detailed service workflows:
Skill(conjure:gemini-delegation): Gemini CLI specifics.Skill(conjure:qwen-delegation): Qwen MCP specifics.
Module Reference
- task-assessment.md: Complexity classification, decision matrix.
- cost-estimation.md: Pricing, budgets, cost tracking.
- handoff-patterns.md: Request templates, workflows.
- troubleshooting.md: Common problems, service failures.
Exit Criteria
- Task assessed and classified.
- Delegation decision justified.
- Results validated before integration.
- Lessons captured.