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Agent Harness
One-line summary: First decide "what combination to use", then execute layer by layer. Core Relationship: `` Decision Tree → Choose "Pipeline + which WORKFLOWS" Pipeline = Execution Framework (universal) WORKFLOWS = Work Content (specific) ``⚠️ Pre-Execution Check (Must Confirm Each Item)
When receiving a task, first answer these questions:
1. [ ] What is the core task? (multi-step / single-step)
2. [ ] Is the requirement clear? (clear → next / unclear → load 06-INVERSION.md)
3. [ ] Does it need multi-step execution? (yes → Pipeline + other)
4. [ ] What is the specific content? (corresponds to which WORKFLOWS)Response Format:
[Pre-Execution Check]
Q1: xxx → Conclusion
Q2: xxx → Conclusion
...
Final Decision: Pipeline + WORKFLOWS/{name}
Or: Final Decision: Inversion (standalone mode)Layer Relationship Diagram
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Layer Execution Order │
│ │
│ Step 1 ──→ Step 2 ──→ Step 3 ──→ Step 4 ──→ Step 5 │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ │
│ ┌────────┐ ┌────────┐ ┌────────┐ ┌────────┐ ┌────────┐ │
│ │Decision│→│Pipeline │→│WORKFLOW│→│Template│→│Quality │ │
│ │01- │ │02- │ │03- │ │04- │ │05- │ │
│ │DECISION│ │PIPELINE │ │WORKFLOWS│ │TEMPLATE│ │QUALITY │ │
│ └────────┘ └────────┘ └────────┘ └────────┘ └────────┘ │
│ │
│ Decision Tree decides "which combination", │
│ Pipeline decides "universal execution flow", │
│ WORKFLOWS decides "specific work content" │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘Analogy
🍳 Cooking Scenario:
- Decision Tree = Customer orders ("spicy today")
- Pipeline = Cooking method (heat pan first, no matter what)
- WORKFLOWS = Specific recipe (how to make fish-flavored pork)
- Template = Plating style (how to arrange the plate)
💻 Software Scenario:
- Decision Tree = Task classification ("this is a research task")
- Pipeline = Execution flow (decompose first, no matter the research)
- WORKFLOWS = Research method (4-step method)
- Template = Report format (title-abstract-body-conclusion)Execution Flow
Step 1 — Decision (Load 01-DECISION.md)
[Step 1] Read references/01-DECISION.md
Decide: Pipeline + which WORKFLOWS
Common Combinations:
- Pipeline + research → Research tasks
- Pipeline + subagent → Coordination tasks
- Pipeline + context → Compression tasks
- Pipeline + analysis → Analysis tasksStep 2 — Execution Framework (Load 02-PIPELINE.md)
[Step 2] Read references/02-PIPELINE.md
Understand: Universal 4-step execution flow
Pipeline Steps:
Step 1: Plan
Step 2: Execute
Step 3: Summarize
Step 4: CheckStep 3 — Specific Content (Load 03-WORKFLOWS/{name}.md)
[Step 3] Read references/03-WORKFLOWS/{corresponding workflow}.md
Execute: Specific work content
research = 4-step research (decompose→research→synthesize→report)
subagent = 4-step coordination (analyze→decompose→parallel→merge)
context = 4-step compression (assess→strategy→execute→verify)
analysis = 4-step analysis (decompose→collect→compare→conclude)Step 4 — Output Template (Load 04-TEMPLATES/{name}.md)
[Step 4] Read references/04-TEMPLATES/{corresponding template}.md
Generate: Structured final outputStep 5 — Quality Check (Load 05-QUALITY.md)
[Step 5] Read references/05-QUALITY.md
Verify: Output quality meets standardsQuick Reference: Common Combinations
| Task Type | Combination | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 📝 Deep Research Report | Pipeline + research | Multi-step research flow |
| 🤖 Multi-Agent Coordination | Pipeline + subagent | Decompose+parallel+merge |
| 📦 Long-Task Compression | Pipeline + context | Context management strategy |
| ⚖️ Competitive Analysis | Pipeline + analysis | Multi-dimensional comparison |
| ❓ Unclear Requirements | Inversion (standalone) | Gather requirements first |
Forbidden Behaviors
- ❌ Skip Steps: Go to Step 3 without completing Step 1
- ❌ Mix Layers: Treat Pipeline and WORKFLOWS as the same thing
- ❌ Missing Template: Output content but format is chaotic
- ❌ Missing Check: End without quality verification
Completion Flag
[agent-harness execution complete]
✓ Steps 1-5 completed
✓ Combination: Pipeline + WORKFLOWS/{name}
✓ Forbidden behaviors check: PassedFile Index
| File | Role | Load Time |
|---|---|---|
SKILL.md | Entry + Layer Description | On trigger |
references/01-DECISION.md | Decision Tree | Step 1 |
references/02-PIPELINE.md | Execution Framework | Step 2 |
references/03-WORKFLOWS/research.md | Research Content | Step 3 |
references/03-WORKFLOWS/subagent.md | Coordination Content | Step 3 |
references/03-WORKFLOWS/context.md | Compression Content | Step 3 |
references/03-WORKFLOWS/analysis.md | Analysis Content | Step 3 |
references/04-TEMPLATES/research-report.md | Research Template | Step 4 |
references/04-TEMPLATES/analysis-report.md | Analysis Template | Step 4 |
references/06-INVERSION.md | Requirements Clarification | When unclear |
references/05-QUALITY.md | Quality Check | Pipeline Step 4 |
_Last updated: 2026-04-07 by neltharion11 | https://github.com/neltharion11/skill-agent-harness_