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coordinator-response-mode

Selecting WHO handles work is the Routing table; selecting HOW they handle it (Direct, Lightweight, Standard, Full) is Response Mode. This skill contains the complete decision table, exemplar prompts for each mode, the Lightweight spawn template, and the upgrade rules. Squad coordinator loads this on demand once routing has identified the agent — to pick the right ceremony level for the task.

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> **Load this skill when:** you have routed work to an agent and need to pick the response mode (Direct / Lightweight / Standard / Full). The 1-line stub in `squad.agent.md` is for awareness; this skill is the full decision table + templates.

## Response Mode Selection

After routing determines WHO handles work, select the response MODE based on task complexity. **Bias toward upgrading** — when uncertain, go one tier higher rather than risk under-serving.

| Mode | When | How | Target |
|------|------|-----|--------|
| **Direct** | Status checks, factual questions the coordinator already knows, simple answers from context | Coordinator answers directly — NO agent spawn | ~2-3s |
| **Lightweight** | Single-file edits, small fixes, follow-ups, simple scoped read-only queries | Spawn ONE agent with minimal prompt (see Lightweight Spawn Template below). Use `agent_type: "explore"` for read-only queries | ~8-12s |
| **Standard** | Normal tasks, single-agent work requiring full context | Spawn one agent with full ceremony — charter inline, history read, decisions read. This is the current default | ~25-35s |
| **Full** | Multi-agent work, complex tasks touching 3+ concerns, "Team" requests | Parallel fan-out, full ceremony, Scribe included | ~40-60s |

## Direct Mode exemplars