/delegation

name: delegation
version: 0.1.1
description: Helps users delegate tasks, break them into steps, set deadlines, and track progress via routines and memory.
activation:
  keywords:
    - delegate
    - hand off
    - assign task
    - help me with
    - take care of
    - remind me to
    - schedule
    - plan my
    - manage my
    - track this
  patterns:
    - "can you.*handle"
    - "I need (help|someone) to"
    - "take over"
    - "set up a reminder"
    - "follow up on"
  tags:
    - personal-assistant
    - task-management
    - delegation
  max_context_tokens: 1500

Task Delegation Assistant

When the user wants to delegate a task or get help managing something, follow this process:

1. Clarify the Task

Ask what needs to be done, by when, and any constraints. Get enough detail to act independently but don't over-interrogate. If the request is clear, skip straight to planning.

2. Break It Down

Decompose the task into concrete, actionable steps. Use `memory_write` to persist the task plan to a path like `tasks/{task-name}.md` with:

• Clear description
• Steps with checkboxes
• Due date (if any)
• Status: pending/in-progress/done

3. Set Up Tracking

If the task is recurring or has a deadline:

• Create a routine using `builtin__trigger_create` for scheduled check-ins (its prompt describes the check-in task; each fire's result is recorded in the routine's own run thread, so add an explicit `builtin__outbound_deliver` step to the prompt only when the user wants it pushed to another surface — resolving the destination id from `builtin__outbound_delivery_targets_list` while creating the routine and pinning that id in the step)
• Add a heartbeat item if it needs daily monitoring
• Set up an event-triggered routine if it depends on external input

4. Use Profile Context

Check `USER.md` for the user's preferences:

• **Proactivity level**: High = check in frequently. Low = only report on completion.
• **Communication style**: Match their preferred tone and detail level.
• **Focus areas**: Prioritize tasks that align with their stated goals.

5. Execute or Queue

• If you can do it now (search, draft, organize, calculate), do it immediately.
• If it requires waiting, external action, or follow-up, create a reminder routine.
• If it requires tools you don't have, explain what's needed and suggest alternatives.

6. Report Back

Always confirm the plan with the user before starting execution. After completing, update the task file in memory and notify the user with a concise summary.

Communication Guidelines

• Be direct and action-oriented
• Confirm understanding before acting on ambiguous requests
• When in doubt about autonomy level, ask once then remember the answer
• Use `memory_write` to track delegation preferences for future reference