# Claude PM Framework - Slash Commands & Orchestration Guide

> **Comprehensive command reference for orchestrating the Claude Multi-Agent PM Framework with slash commands and natural language patterns**

## 🎯 Overview

The Claude PM Framework provides a sophisticated orchestration system that combines **slash commands** with **natural language orchestration patterns** to manage AI-enhanced development projects. This guide covers all available commands, orchestration patterns, and best practices for effective framework management.

## 📋 Table of Contents

1. [Orchestration Language Overview](#orchestration-language-overview)
2. [Core Slash Commands](#core-slash-commands)
3. [Agent Orchestration Commands](#agent-orchestration-commands)
4. [Project Management Commands](#project-management-commands)
5. [Advanced Orchestration Patterns](#advanced-orchestration-patterns)
6. [Command Examples and Scenarios](#command-examples-and-scenarios)
7. [Troubleshooting and Best Practices](#troubleshooting-and-best-practices)

---

## 🚀 Orchestration Language Overview

### The "Orchestrate" Command Paradigm

The Claude PM Framework operates on a **natural language orchestration model** where commands follow conversational patterns:

```bash
# Natural language pattern
orchestrate [agent-type] [task-description] [context]

# Examples
orchestrate engineer "implement user authentication" --context "Phase 1 security requirements"
orchestrate architect "design microservices architecture" --priority high
orchestrate qa "validate completed Phase 1 tickets" --comprehensive
```

### Command Structure and Syntax

All framework commands follow a consistent structure:

```bash
# Basic command structure
./bin/cmpm [command] [options] [arguments]

# Slash command structure  
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:[command] [options] [arguments]

# AI-trackdown integration
./aitrackdown [category] [action] [options]
```

### Natural Language Orchestration Patterns

The framework supports conversational orchestration patterns:

- **Direct delegation**: "Please delegate this task to the engineer agent"
- **Conditional orchestration**: "If tests pass, orchestrate deployment via ops agent"
- **Multi-agent coordination**: "Coordinate architect and engineer agents for system design"
- **Context-aware routing**: "Route this security concern to the appropriate specialist"

---

## 🎛️ Core Slash Commands

### `/cmpm:health` - System Health Dashboard

Comprehensive health monitoring for all framework subsystems.

#### Basic Usage

```bash
# Basic health check
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:health

# Detailed health report
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:health --detailed

# Service-specific health check
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:health --service memory
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:health --service indexing
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:health --service projects
```

#### Advanced Options

```bash
# Export health data
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:health --export json > health-report.json
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:health --export yaml > health-report.yaml

# Generate detailed health report
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:health --report --verbose

# Monitor specific subsystems
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:health --service all --detailed
```

#### Example Output

```bash
🟢 Claude PM Framework Health Dashboard
═══════════════════════════════════════

🏥 System Health Summary:
  Overall Status: ✅ HEALTHY
  Framework Version: 4.2.0
  Response Time: 45ms
  Last Updated: 2025-07-09T10:30:00Z

🔧 Component Status:
  ✅ Memory Service (mem0AI): Operational
  ✅ AI-Trackdown Tools: Responsive
  ✅ Agent Orchestrator: Active
  ✅ Project Indexer: Synchronized
  ⚠️  Health Monitor: Degraded (2s response)

🧠 Memory Integration:
  Service: localhost:8002 ✅
  Active Connections: 3
  Cache Hit Rate: 97.3%
  
📊 Performance Metrics:
  Average Response Time: 45ms
  Memory Usage: 234MB
  Active Agents: 11
  Project Index Size: 1.2GB
```

### `/cmpm:agents` - Agent Registry Overview

List all available agents and their current status.

#### Basic Usage

```bash
# List all agents
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:agents

# Filter by agent type
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:agents --filter=standard
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:agents --filter=specialist
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:agents --filter=user_defined

# Show agent details
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:agents --verbose
```

#### Advanced Options

```bash
# JSON output for programmatic use
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:agents --json

# Show agent capabilities
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:agents --capabilities

# Check agent availability
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:agents --status=active
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:agents --status=idle
```

#### Example Output

```bash
🤖 Active Agent Registry Overview
═══════════════════════════════════

📋 Standard Agents (8 active):
  ✅ Architect Agent       [IDLE]     - System design, architecture planning
  ✅ Engineer Agent        [ACTIVE]   - Code development, implementation
  ✅ QA Agent             [ACTIVE]   - Testing, quality assurance
  ✅ Security Agent       [IDLE]     - Security analysis, vulnerability assessment
  ✅ Data Agent           [IDLE]     - Data analysis, ML operations
  ✅ Research Agent       [IDLE]     - Information gathering, feasibility analysis
  ✅ Operations Agent     [ACTIVE]   - Deployment, infrastructure management
  ✅ Documentation Agent  [IDLE]     - Technical writing, knowledge management

🔧 Specialist Agents (3 active):
  ✅ Performance Agent    [IDLE]     - Performance optimization, monitoring
  ✅ Integration Agent    [IDLE]     - System integration, API development
  ✅ Code Review Agent    [ACTIVE]   - Code quality, best practices enforcement

👤 User-Defined Agents (1 active):
  ✅ Code Organizer       [IDLE]     - File structure, convention management

🎯 Agent Coordination Status:
  Active Tasks: 4
  Queued Tasks: 0
  Coordination Health: ✅ OPTIMAL
```

### `/cmpm:index` - Project Discovery Index

Generate comprehensive project discovery and indexing information.

#### Basic Usage

```bash
# Generate project index
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:index

# Verbose indexing with progress
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:index --verbose

# JSON output for integration
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:index --json
```

#### Advanced Options

```bash
# Index specific project types
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:index --type=managed
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:index --type=framework
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:index --type=all

# Performance optimization
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:index --fast
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:index --incremental
```

---

## 🎯 Agent Orchestration Commands

### Primary Orchestration Pattern

The `orchestrate` command is the primary interface for task delegation:

```bash
# Basic orchestration syntax
orchestrate [agent-type] [task-description] [options]

# Examples with different agent types
orchestrate engineer "implement user authentication system"
orchestrate architect "design microservices architecture for Phase 2"
orchestrate qa "validate all Phase 1 completion criteria"
orchestrate security "audit mem0AI integration security"
orchestrate documentation "update framework guides for v4.2.0"
```

### Agent-Specific Delegation Commands

#### Engineer Agent Delegation

```bash
# Code implementation tasks
orchestrate engineer "implement login form with validation" --priority high
orchestrate engineer "refactor database connection handling" --context "performance optimization"
orchestrate engineer "add unit tests for authentication module" --coverage-target 90%

# Framework development tasks
orchestrate engineer "integrate new mem0AI features" --epic EP-0003
orchestrate engineer "implement Phase 2 workflow enhancements" --sprint current
```

#### Architect Agent Delegation

```bash
# System design tasks
orchestrate architect "design scalable microservices architecture" --scope Phase-2
orchestrate architect "review framework architecture for bottlenecks" --performance-focus
orchestrate architect "plan integration strategy for new services" --risk-assessment

# Technical strategy tasks
orchestrate architect "evaluate technology stack for Phase 3" --research-depth comprehensive
orchestrate architect "design disaster recovery strategy" --availability-target 99.9%
```

#### QA Agent Delegation

```bash
# Testing and validation tasks
orchestrate qa "validate Phase 1 completion criteria" --comprehensive
orchestrate qa "perform regression testing on core framework" --automated
orchestrate qa "design test strategy for Phase 2 features" --risk-based

# Quality assurance tasks
orchestrate qa "audit code quality across all managed projects" --standards-check
orchestrate qa "validate security compliance" --framework-wide
```

#### Security Agent Delegation

```bash
# Security analysis tasks
orchestrate security "audit mem0AI integration security" --depth comprehensive
orchestrate security "perform vulnerability assessment" --framework-wide
orchestrate security "review authentication implementation" --penetration-test

# Compliance tasks
orchestrate security "ensure GDPR compliance for user data" --audit-trail
orchestrate security "implement security monitoring" --real-time
```

### Multi-Agent Coordination Commands

#### Parallel Agent Execution

```bash
# Coordinate multiple agents simultaneously
orchestrate multi-agent "Phase 1 completion validation" \
  --agents "architect,engineer,qa" \
  --parallel \
  --coordination-mode collaborative

# Example coordination patterns
orchestrate multi-agent "security audit and performance review" \
  --agents "security,performance" \
  --sequential \
  --dependency-aware
```

#### Conditional Agent Routing

```bash
# Route based on conditions
orchestrate conditional "if tests pass then deploy" \
  --condition "qa-validation-success" \
  --then-agent "operations" \
  --else-agent "engineer"

# Complex routing patterns
orchestrate conditional "route security concerns appropriately" \
  --condition-type "task-analysis" \
  --routing-logic "security-severity-based"
```

#### Task Assignment and Prioritization

```bash
# Priority-based task assignment
orchestrate assign "implement critical security fixes" \
  --priority critical \
  --agent-preference "security,engineer" \
  --deadline "2025-07-10"

# Capacity-aware assignment
orchestrate assign "Phase 2 development tasks" \
  --capacity-check \
  --load-balance \
  --agent-pool "engineer,architect"
```

---

## 📊 Project Management Commands

### Project Initialization and Setup

#### Framework Project Setup

```bash
# Initialize new managed project
./bin/cmpm create-project "my-new-project" --template managed
./bin/cmpm create-project "ai-service" --template ai-integration --mem0 enabled

# Setup project with framework integration
./bin/cmpm setup-project --directory "/Users/masa/Projects/managed/new-project" \
  --framework-integration \
  --memory-enabled \
  --agent-access full
```

#### Project Configuration

```bash
# Configure project settings
./bin/cmpm config set project.name "My AI Project"
./bin/cmpm config set project.memory.enabled true
./bin/cmpm config set project.agents.access "engineer,qa,security"

# Environment setup
./bin/cmpm config environment development --memory-endpoint localhost:8002
./bin/cmpm config environment production --memory-endpoint prod.mem0.ai
```

### Task and Ticket Management

#### AI-Trackdown Integration

```bash
# Epic management
./aitrackdown epic create "User Authentication System" --priority high
./aitrackdown epic list --status active --show-progress
./aitrackdown epic show EP-0001 --with-issues --detailed

# Issue management
./aitrackdown issue create "Implement login form" --epic EP-0001
./aitrackdown issue list --epic EP-0001 --status active --assignee current
./aitrackdown issue complete ISS-0001 --actual-tokens 500

# Task management
./aitrackdown task create "Create login UI" --issue ISS-0001
./aitrackdown task list --issue ISS-0001 --status active
./aitrackdown task complete TSK-0001 --time-spent 2h
```

#### Advanced Ticket Operations

```bash
# Bulk ticket operations
./aitrackdown bulk create-tasks --from-file tasks.json --issue ISS-0001
./aitrackdown bulk update-status --filter "status:active" --new-status "in-progress"

# Ticket analytics
./aitrackdown analytics velocity --sprint current --format table
./aitrackdown analytics burndown --epic EP-0001 --chart-type line
./aitrackdown analytics completion --project-wide --export json
```

### Sprint and Milestone Management

#### Sprint Operations

```bash
# Sprint planning
./aitrackdown sprint create "Sprint 2025-07-09" --duration 2weeks
./aitrackdown sprint add-issues --sprint current --issues ISS-0001,ISS-0002
./aitrackdown sprint status --detailed --burndown-chart

# Sprint execution
./aitrackdown sprint start --sprint current --notify-agents
./aitrackdown sprint daily-standup --automated-report
./aitrackdown sprint close --retrospective-required
```

#### Milestone Tracking

```bash
# Milestone management
./aitrackdown milestone create "Phase 1 Completion" --date 2025-07-15
./aitrackdown milestone add-epics --milestone "Phase 1 Completion" --epics EP-0001,EP-0002
./aitrackdown milestone progress --all --export-dashboard

# Progress tracking
./aitrackdown progress epic EP-0001 --show-blockers
./aitrackdown progress project --story-points --velocity-trend
./aitrackdown progress team --individual-contributions
```

### Progress Tracking and Reporting

#### Status Reporting

```bash
# Comprehensive status reports
./aitrackdown status --verbose --include-analytics
./aitrackdown status --project-wide --health-check
./aitrackdown status --format json --export-file status-report.json

# Specialized reports
./aitrackdown backlog --with-issues --priority-sorted
./aitrackdown portfolio --health --cross-project-analytics
./aitrackdown export --format xlsx --template executive-summary
```

#### Performance Metrics

```bash
# Team performance metrics
./aitrackdown metrics velocity --rolling-average 4weeks
./aitrackdown metrics quality --defect-rate --test-coverage
./aitrackdown metrics efficiency --time-tracking --bottleneck-analysis

# Project health metrics
./aitrackdown metrics health --system-wide --trend-analysis
./aitrackdown metrics risks --probability-impact-matrix
./aitrackdown metrics forecasting --completion-estimates
```

---

## 🔄 Advanced Orchestration Patterns

### Conditional Orchestration

#### If-Then-Else Patterns

```bash
# Basic conditional orchestration
orchestrate conditional "validate and deploy if tests pass" \
  --if "qa-tests-pass" \
  --then "orchestrate operations deploy-to-staging" \
  --else "orchestrate engineer fix-failing-tests"

# Complex conditional chains
orchestrate conditional "smart deployment pipeline" \
  --condition-chain "tests-pass AND security-clear AND performance-ok" \
  --then-sequence "operations:deploy,documentation:update,notify:stakeholders" \
  --else-sequence "engineer:fix-issues,qa:retest"
```

#### Context-Aware Routing

```bash
# Route based on task context
orchestrate context-aware "analyze user feedback" \
  --context-analysis "sentiment,technical-complexity,priority" \
  --routing-rules "technical:engineer,design:architect,quality:qa"

# Dynamic agent selection
orchestrate smart-route "handle production incident" \
  --urgency critical \
  --skills-required "debugging,infrastructure,security" \
  --auto-select-agents \
  --escalation-path "engineer->senior-engineer->architect"
```

### Batch Operations

#### Bulk Task Management

```bash
# Batch task creation
orchestrate batch create-tasks \
  --from-template "feature-development" \
  --count 5 \
  --assign-agents "engineer,qa" \
  --distribute-workload

# Batch status updates
orchestrate batch update-status \
  --filter "project:authentication AND status:active" \
  --new-status "in-progress" \
  --notify-agents
```

#### Parallel Processing

```bash
# Parallel task execution
orchestrate parallel "Phase 2 development tasks" \
  --max-concurrent 3 \
  --agents "engineer,architect,qa" \
  --coordination-mode "loose-coupling" \
  --progress-tracking

# Parallel validation
orchestrate parallel "multi-environment testing" \
  --environments "dev,staging,prod" \
  --test-suites "unit,integration,e2e" \
  --fail-fast false
```

### Error Handling and Recovery

#### Automatic Retry Patterns

```bash
# Retry failed tasks
orchestrate retry "failed deployment tasks" \
  --max-retries 3 \
  --backoff-strategy exponential \
  --retry-conditions "transient-error,timeout,network-issue"

# Recovery orchestration
orchestrate recovery "system failure recovery" \
  --recovery-plan "assess->isolate->fix->validate->deploy" \
  --agents "operations,engineer,qa" \
  --escalation-timeout 30min
```

#### Rollback Mechanisms

```bash
# Automated rollback
orchestrate rollback "failed deployment" \
  --rollback-strategy "database-first" \
  --validation-required true \
  --notification-channels "slack,email"

# Progressive rollback
orchestrate progressive-rollback "gradual service restoration" \
  --rollback-percentage 25 \
  --validation-checkpoints "health-check,performance-check,user-validation"
```

### Performance Optimization

#### Load Balancing

```bash
# Agent load balancing
orchestrate load-balance "distribute high-priority tasks" \
  --agents "engineer,architect,qa" \
  --balance-strategy "capacity-based" \
  --workload-monitoring enabled

# Resource optimization
orchestrate optimize "framework performance" \
  --optimization-targets "memory,cpu,network" \
  --agents "performance,operations" \
  --monitoring-duration 24h
```

#### Caching and Acceleration

```bash
# Cache management
orchestrate cache "optimize agent response times" \
  --cache-strategy "context-aware" \
  --cache-levels "agent,task,project" \
  --ttl 1h

# Acceleration patterns
orchestrate accelerate "development workflow" \
  --acceleration-methods "parallel-processing,smart-caching,predictive-loading" \
  --performance-targets "sub-second-response"
```

---

## 💡 Command Examples and Scenarios

### Real-World Orchestration Examples

#### Scenario 1: Feature Development Lifecycle

```bash
# 1. Initial feature planning
orchestrate architect "design user authentication system" \
  --requirements "OAuth2, MFA, session management" \
  --deliverables "architecture-diagram,api-spec,security-model"

# 2. Implementation coordination
orchestrate engineer "implement authentication system" \
  --architecture-ref "AUTH-DESIGN-001" \
  --parallel-tasks "frontend,backend,database" \
  --progress-tracking enabled

# 3. Quality validation
orchestrate qa "validate authentication implementation" \
  --test-types "unit,integration,security,performance" \
  --acceptance-criteria "AUTH-AC-001" \
  --automated-regression true

# 4. Security review
orchestrate security "audit authentication system" \
  --audit-type "comprehensive" \
  --compliance-check "OWASP,GDPR" \
  --penetration-test required

# 5. Documentation and deployment
orchestrate multi-agent "finalize authentication feature" \
  --agents "documentation,operations" \
  --tasks "update-docs,deploy-staging,performance-test" \
  --sequential true
```

#### Scenario 2: Production Incident Response

```bash
# 1. Incident detection and triage
orchestrate emergency "production authentication service down" \
  --severity critical \
  --response-team "operations,engineer,architect" \
  --escalation-timer 15min

# 2. Immediate response
orchestrate parallel "incident response actions" \
  --agents "operations,engineer" \
  --tasks "isolate-service,enable-fallback,assess-impact" \
  --coordination-mode "tight-coupling"

# 3. Root cause analysis
orchestrate engineer "identify authentication service failure cause" \
  --investigation-scope "logs,metrics,code-changes" \
  --timeline "last-24-hours" \
  --collaboration-required "operations"

# 4. Fix implementation
orchestrate conditional "implement and deploy fix" \
  --if "root-cause-identified" \
  --then "engineer:implement-fix,qa:validate-fix,operations:deploy-fix" \
  --else "escalate-to-senior-team"

# 5. Post-incident activities
orchestrate multi-agent "post-incident activities" \
  --agents "documentation,architect,operations" \
  --tasks "incident-report,architecture-review,monitoring-enhancement" \
  --deadline "48-hours"
```

#### Scenario 3: Phase Transition Management

```bash
# 1. Phase 1 completion validation
orchestrate comprehensive "Phase 1 completion validation" \
  --validation-scope "all-tickets,acceptance-criteria,quality-gates" \
  --agents "qa,architect,engineer" \
  --approval-required true

# 2. Phase 2 planning
orchestrate planning "Phase 2 sprint planning" \
  --planning-horizon "4-weeks" \
  --agents "architect,engineer,qa" \
  --capacity-analysis true \
  --risk-assessment required

# 3. Resource transition
orchestrate transition "Phase 1 to Phase 2 transition" \
  --transition-activities "knowledge-transfer,resource-allocation,environment-prep" \
  --agents "all-active" \
  --transition-validation required

# 4. Phase 2 kickoff
orchestrate kickoff "Phase 2 development kickoff" \
  --kickoff-activities "team-briefing,environment-setup,initial-tasks" \
  --agents "engineer,architect,qa,operations" \
  --success-metrics "velocity,quality,timeline"
```

### Complex Multi-Agent Scenarios

#### Scenario 4: Framework Enhancement Pipeline

```bash
# 1. Enhancement request analysis
orchestrate analysis "analyze framework enhancement request" \
  --request-id "ENH-2025-001" \
  --agents "architect,research" \
  --analysis-depth "technical-feasibility,business-impact,resource-requirements"

# 2. Architecture design
orchestrate design "design framework enhancement" \
  --design-scope "architecture,api,data-model,security" \
  --agents "architect,security,engineer" \
  --design-review-required true

# 3. Implementation planning
orchestrate planning "plan enhancement implementation" \
  --planning-agents "architect,engineer,qa" \
  --planning-artifacts "task-breakdown,timeline,resource-allocation" \
  --dependency-analysis required

# 4. Parallel development
orchestrate parallel "implement framework enhancement" \
  --development-tracks "core-functionality,testing,documentation" \
  --agents "engineer,qa,documentation" \
  --integration-points "daily-standup,weekly-review"

# 5. Quality assurance
orchestrate qa "validate framework enhancement" \
  --validation-scope "functionality,performance,security,compatibility" \
  --test-environments "dev,staging,prod" \
  --approval-gates "technical,security,performance"

# 6. Deployment and monitoring
orchestrate deployment "deploy framework enhancement" \
  --deployment-strategy "blue-green" \
  --agents "operations,engineer,qa" \
  --monitoring-duration "72-hours" \
  --rollback-plan "automated"
```

### Common Workflow Patterns

#### Pattern 1: Code Review Workflow

```bash
# Automated code review orchestration
orchestrate code-review "review authentication module changes" \
  --review-type "comprehensive" \
  --agents "code-review,security,performance" \
  --review-checklist "code-quality,security-standards,performance-impact" \
  --approval-required 2-of-3

# Follow-up actions based on review
orchestrate conditional "handle code review results" \
  --if "review-approved" \
  --then "operations:deploy-to-staging,qa:run-integration-tests" \
  --else "engineer:address-feedback,code-review:re-review"
```

#### Pattern 2: Performance Optimization Workflow

```bash
# Performance optimization orchestration
orchestrate performance "optimize framework performance" \
  --optimization-agents "performance,engineer,operations" \
  --optimization-targets "response-time,memory-usage,throughput" \
  --measurement-baseline "current-metrics" \
  --improvement-goal "50%-faster"

# Validation and deployment
orchestrate validation "validate performance improvements" \
  --validation-agents "qa,performance" \
  --validation-tests "load-testing,stress-testing,endurance-testing" \
  --performance-thresholds "p95<100ms,memory<1GB,cpu<50%"
```

#### Pattern 3: Security Audit Workflow

```bash
# Comprehensive security audit
orchestrate security-audit "framework security audit" \
  --audit-scope "authentication,authorization,data-protection,network-security" \
  --agents "security,architect,engineer" \
  --audit-standards "OWASP,NIST,ISO27001" \
  --penetration-test included

# Remediation workflow
orchestrate remediation "address security findings" \
  --remediation-agents "security,engineer,qa" \
  --priority-based true \
  --validation-required true \
  --timeline "high:24h,medium:1week,low:1month"
```

---

## 🔧 Troubleshooting and Best Practices

### Common Error Scenarios and Solutions

#### Agent Availability Issues

**Problem**: Agent not responding or unavailable

```bash
# Check agent status
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:agents --status=all --detailed

# Restart agent if needed
orchestrate system "restart unresponsive agent" \
  --agent-id "engineer-001" \
  --restart-type "graceful" \
  --health-check-after true
```

**Solution**: Implement agent health monitoring and automatic failover

```bash
# Enable agent monitoring
orchestrate monitoring "enable agent health monitoring" \
  --monitoring-agents "all-active" \
  --health-check-interval 30s \
  --automatic-failover true
```

#### Command Execution Failures

**Problem**: Commands failing with timeout or errors

```bash
# Enable verbose logging
orchestrate debug "investigate command failures" \
  --verbose-logging true \
  --log-level debug \
  --trace-enabled true

# Check system health
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:health --detailed --service all
```

**Solution**: Implement retry mechanisms and better error handling

```bash
# Configure retry policies
orchestrate configure "setup command retry policies" \
  --retry-max-attempts 3 \
  --retry-backoff exponential \
  --retry-conditions "timeout,network-error,temporary-failure"
```

#### Memory Service Integration Issues

**Problem**: Memory service connectivity problems

```bash
# Check memory service health
curl -s http://localhost:8002/health | jq .

# Validate memory integration
orchestrate validate "memory service integration" \
  --validation-type "connectivity,performance,data-integrity" \
  --agents "data,operations"
```

**Solution**: Implement connection pooling and health checks

```bash
# Configure memory service resilience
orchestrate configure "memory service resilience" \
  --connection-pool-size 10 \
  --health-check-interval 15s \
  --circuit-breaker-enabled true
```

### Performance Optimization Tips

#### Command Performance

1. **Use caching for repeated operations**:
   ```bash
   orchestrate cache "enable command caching" \
     --cache-duration 5min \
     --cache-scope "agent-responses,system-status"
   ```

2. **Optimize agent selection**:
   ```bash
   orchestrate optimize "agent selection performance" \
     --selection-algorithm "capacity-based" \
     --preload-agent-status true
   ```

3. **Enable parallel processing**:
   ```bash
   orchestrate parallel "optimize concurrent operations" \
     --max-concurrent 5 \
     --queue-management "priority-based"
   ```

#### System Performance

1. **Monitor resource usage**:
   ```bash
   ./bin/cmpm /cmpm:health --detailed --performance-metrics
   ```

2. **Optimize memory usage**:
   ```bash
   orchestrate optimize "memory usage optimization" \
     --agents "performance,operations" \
     --optimization-targets "memory-pools,cache-efficiency"
   ```

3. **Network optimization**:
   ```bash
   orchestrate optimize "network performance" \
     --optimization-type "connection-pooling,request-batching"
   ```

### Best Practices for Orchestration

#### Command Structure Best Practices

1. **Use descriptive task names**:
   ```bash
   # Good
   orchestrate engineer "implement user authentication with OAuth2 and MFA"
   
   # Bad
   orchestrate engineer "do auth stuff"
   ```

2. **Provide sufficient context**:
   ```bash
   orchestrate qa "validate authentication implementation" \
     --context "Phase 1 security requirements, OWASP compliance" \
     --acceptance-criteria "AUTH-AC-001" \
     --test-data "test-users.json"
   ```

3. **Use appropriate priority levels**:
   ```bash
   orchestrate engineer "fix critical security vulnerability" \
     --priority critical \
     --deadline "24-hours" \
     --escalation-required true
   ```

#### Agent Coordination Best Practices

1. **Plan agent dependencies**:
   ```bash
   orchestrate sequence "authentication feature development" \
     --sequence "architect:design,engineer:implement,qa:test,security:audit" \
     --dependency-management "strict"
   ```

2. **Use appropriate coordination modes**:
   ```bash
   # Tight coupling for dependent tasks
   orchestrate parallel "database migration" \
     --coordination-mode "tight-coupling" \
     --synchronization-points "backup,migrate,validate"
   
   # Loose coupling for independent tasks
   orchestrate parallel "feature development" \
     --coordination-mode "loose-coupling" \
     --progress-reporting "daily-standup"
   ```

3. **Implement proper error handling**:
   ```bash
   orchestrate with-fallback "deploy to production" \
     --primary-agent "operations" \
     --fallback-agent "senior-operations" \
     --fallback-conditions "timeout,error,manual-override"
   ```

#### Monitoring and Maintenance

1. **Regular health checks**:
   ```bash
   # Daily health check routine
   ./bin/cmpm /cmpm:health --comprehensive --export json > daily-health.json
   ```

2. **Performance monitoring**:
   ```bash
   orchestrate monitor "framework performance" \
     --monitoring-duration "continuous" \
     --alerts-enabled true \
     --dashboard-updates "real-time"
   ```

3. **Regular maintenance**:
   ```bash
   orchestrate maintenance "framework maintenance" \
     --maintenance-type "cache-cleanup,log-rotation,health-verification" \
     --schedule "daily-2am"
   ```

### Error Recovery Patterns

#### Graceful Degradation

```bash
# Implement graceful degradation
orchestrate fallback "service degradation handling" \
  --degradation-levels "reduced-features,read-only,emergency-mode" \
  --trigger-conditions "high-load,service-unavailable,memory-pressure"
```

#### Circuit Breaker Pattern

```bash
# Configure circuit breakers
orchestrate circuit-breaker "protect against cascading failures" \
  --failure-threshold 5 \
  --recovery-timeout 30s \
  --half-open-max-calls 3
```

#### Bulkhead Pattern

```bash
# Implement resource isolation
orchestrate bulkhead "isolate critical operations" \
  --resource-pools "authentication,data-processing,reporting" \
  --isolation-level "thread-pool,memory,cpu"
```

---

## 🎯 Quick Reference

### Essential Commands Quick Reference

```bash
# System health and status
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:health --detailed
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:agents --status=all
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:index --verbose

# Basic orchestration
orchestrate engineer "task description" --priority high
orchestrate qa "validation task" --comprehensive
orchestrate security "security audit" --scope framework

# AI-trackdown integration
./aitrackdown status --verbose
./aitrackdown epic list --active
./aitrackdown issue create "title" --epic EP-001

# Advanced patterns
orchestrate parallel "multi-task execution" --agents "engineer,qa"
orchestrate conditional "if-then-else logic" --if "condition" --then "action"
orchestrate batch "bulk operations" --count 10 --distribute-workload
```

### Common Troubleshooting Commands

```bash
# Debug mode
orchestrate debug "investigate issues" --verbose-logging --trace-enabled

# Health diagnostics
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:health --service all --detailed --export json

# Agent diagnostics
./bin/cmpm /cmpm:agents --status=all --capabilities --verbose

# Performance diagnostics
orchestrate performance "diagnose performance issues" --profiling-enabled
```

### Configuration Commands

```bash
# Framework configuration
./bin/cmpm config set orchestration.max-concurrent 5
./bin/cmpm config set agents.default-timeout 300s
./bin/cmpm config set memory.cache-ttl 1h

# Agent configuration
orchestrate configure "agent performance settings" --response-time-target 100ms
orchestrate configure "memory service settings" --connection-pool-size 20
```

---

## 📚 Additional Resources

### Framework Documentation

- [Framework Overview](../FRAMEWORK_OVERVIEW.md)
- [Agent Delegation Guide](../AGENT_DELEGATION_GUIDE.md)
- [Memory Integration Guide](../MEMORY_SETUP_GUIDE.md)
- [Health Monitoring Guide](../HEALTH_MONITORING.md)

### API References

- [Claude PM CLI API](../services.md)
- [AI-Trackdown Tools API](../TICKETING_SYSTEM.md)
- [Memory Service API](../CLAUDE_MULTIAGENT_PM_MEMORY_README.md)

### Best Practices Guides

- [Python Standards](../PYTHON_STANDARDS.md)
- [Deployment Guide](../DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md)
- [Framework Overview](../FRAMEWORK_OVERVIEW.md)

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**Last Updated**: 2025-07-09  
**Framework Version**: 4.2.0  
**Documentation Version**: 1.0.0  
**Author**: Claude PM Documentation Agent  
**Review Status**: Ready for User Testing