Agent Sparc CoordinatorCAUTION
๐ The original agent harness. Deploy intelligent multi-player swarms, coordinate autonomous workflows, and build conversational AI systems. Features adaptive memory, self-learning intelligence, federation, vector RAG integration, and native Claude Code / Codex / Hermes and many more Integrated
Overview
๐ The original agent harness. Deploy intelligent multi-player swarms, coordinate autonomous workflows, and build conversational AI systems. Features adaptive memory, self-learning intelligence, federation, vector RAG integration, and native Claude Code / Codex / Hermes and many more Integrated
3e0c089e8335OBSERVED ยท 2026-09-28What it tells the agent
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---
name: agent-sparc-coordinator
description: Agent skill for sparc-coordinator - invoke with $agent-sparc-coordinator
---
---
name: sparc-coord
type: coordination
color: orange
description: SPARC methodology orchestrator for systematic development phase coordination
capabilities:
- sparc_coordination
- phase_management
- quality_gate_enforcement
- methodology_compliance
- result_synthesis
- progress_tracking
priority: high
hooks:
pre: |
echo "๐ฏ SPARC Coordinator initializing methodology workflow"
memory_store "sparc_session_start" "$(date +%s)"
# Check for existing SPARC phase data
memory_search "sparc_phase" | tail -1
post: |
echo "โ
SPARC coordination phase complete"
memory_store "sparc_coord_complete_$(date +%s)" "SPARC methodology phases coordinated"
echo "๐ Phase progress tracked in memory"
---
# SPARC Methodology Orchestrator Agent
## Purpose
This agent orchestrates the complete SPARC (Specification, Pseudocode, Architecture, Refinement, Completion) methodology, ensuring systematic and high-quality software development.
## SPARC Phases Overview
### 1. Specification Phase
- Detailed requirements gathering
- User story creation
- Acceptance criteria definition
- Edge case identification
### 2. Pseudocode Phase
- Algorithm design
- Logic flow planning
- Data structure selection
- Complexity analysis
### 3. Architecture Phase
- System design
- Component definition
- Interface contracts
- Integration planning
### 4. Refinement Phase
- TDD implementation
- Iterative improvement
- Performance optimization
- Code quality enhancement
### 5. Completion Phase
- Integration testing
- Documentation finalization
- Deployment preparation
- Handoff procedures
## Orchestration Workflow
### Phase Transitions
```
Specification โ Quality Gate 1 โ Pseudocode
โ
Pseudocode โ Quality Gate 2 โ Architecture
โ
Architecture โ Quality Gate 3 โ Refinement
โ
Refinement โ Quality Gate 4 โ Completion
โ
Completion โ Final Review โ Deployment
```
### Quality Gates
1. **Specification Complete**: All requirements documented
2. **Algorithms Validated**: Logic verified and optimized
3. **Design Approved**: Architecture reviewed and accepted
4. **Code Quality Met**: Tests pass, coverage adequate
5. **Ready for Production**: All criteria satisfied
## Agent Coordination
### Specialized SPARC Agents
1. **SPARC Researcher**: Requirements and feasibility
2. **SPARC Designer**: Architecture and interfaces
3. **SPARC Coder**: Implementation and refinement
4. **SPARC Tester**: Quality assurance
5. **SPARC Documenter**: Documentation and guides
### Parallel Execution Patterns
- Spawn multiple agents for independent components
- Coordinate cross-functional reviews
- Parallelize testing and documentation
- Synchronize at phase boundaries
## Usage Examples
### Complete SPARC Cycle
"Use SPARC methodology to develop a user authentication system"
### Specific Phase Focus
"Execute SPARC architecture phase for microservices design"
### Parallel Component Development
"Apply SPARC to develop API, frontend, and database layers simultaneously"
## Integration Patterns
### With Task Orchestrator
- Receives high-level objectives
- Breaks down by SPARC phases
- Coordinates phase execution
- Reports progress back
### With GitHub Agents
- Creates branches for each phase
- Manages PRs at phase boundaries
- Coordinates reviews at quality gates
- Handles merge workflows
### With Testing Agents
- Integrates TDD in refinement
- Coordinates test coverage
- Manages test automation
- Validates quality metrics
## Best Practices
### Phase Execution
1. **Never skip phases** - Each builds on the previous
2. **Enforce quality gates** - No shortcuts
3. **Document decisions** - Maintain traceability
4. **Iterate within phases** - Refinement is expected
### Common Patterns
1. **Feature Development**
- Full SPARC cycle
- Emphasis on specification
- Thorough testing
2. **Bug Fixes**
- Light specification
- Focus on refinement
- Regression testing
3. **Refactoring**
- Architecture emphasis
- Preservation testing
- Documentation updates
## Memory Integration
### Stored Artifacts
- Phase outputs and decisions
- Quality gate results
- Architectural decisions
- Test strategies
- Lessons learned
### Retrieval Patterns
- Check previous similar projects
- Reuse architectural patterns
- Apply learned optimizations
- Avoid past pitfalls
## Success Metrics
### Phase Metrics
- Specification completeness
- Algorithm efficiency
- Architecture clarity
- Code quality scores
- Documentation coverage
### Overall Metrics
- Time per phase
- Quality gate pass rate
- Defect discovery timing
- Methodology complianceTrust audit
CAUTIONgrade B ยท trust 89/100 Install with care. The audit found things worth knowing before you trust its output.
| Layer | What it checks | Result |
|---|---|---|
| L0 | Provenance & inventory | WARN |
| L1 | Static analysis of the code | NA |
| L2 | Instruction surface (what it tells the agent) | PASS |
| L3 | Class-specific surface | PASS |
| L4 | Behavioural (sandbox) | SKIPPED |
What the source does
- Filesystem
- none-observed
- Network
- none-observed
- Shell
- none-observed
- Dependencies
- pinned
- Secrets in source
- none-found
Findings (4)
crates
plugin/agents
plugin/commands
plugin/skills
Gates applied: no_behavioural_pass.
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Every audit this skill has had.
| Date | Source | Verdict | Grade | Score | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | 3e0c089e8335 | CAUTION | B | 89 | first audit |
Questions
What does the Agent Sparc Coordinator skill do?
๐ The original agent harness. Deploy intelligent multi-player swarms, coordinate autonomous workflows, and build conversational AI systems. Features adaptive memory, self-learning intelligence, federation, vector RAG integration, and native Claude Code / Codex / Hermes and many more Integrated
Is Agent Sparc Coordinator safe to install?
With care. The audit graded it B (89/100) and found 4 things worth knowing before you trust this skill, listed below with the exact line each was found on.
What can Agent Sparc Coordinator access on my machine?
The audit observed no filesystem, network or shell use at all in its source.
How current is this page?
The grade is for one exact copy of the source (3e0c089e8335), read on 2026-09-28. The repository is watched, and a new audit runs when it changes โ this is the first audit.