assign_task
Delegate work to specific agents
How to use it
assign_task is exposed by the Agent MCP MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the assign_task tool becomes available to the model automatically. See the full listing for setup details and every tool this server provides.
Install Agent MCP
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npm install -g agent-mcp-nodeOther tools in Agent MCP (11)
ask_project_rag
Query the persistent knowledge graph
broadcast_message
Send updates to all agents
create_agent
Spawn specialized agents (backend, frontend, testing, etc.)
list_agents
View all active agents and their status
request_assistance
Escalate complex issues
send_agent_message
Direct messaging between agents
terminate_agent
Safely shut down agents
update_project_context
Add architectural decisions and patterns
update_task_status
Track completion and blockers
view_project_context
Access stored project information
view_tasks
Monitor task progress and dependencies