Cascade Workflow

About

The Cascade Workflow skill provides a robust framework for managing external dependencies and high-availability requirements within Claude Code. By defining three tiers of execution—Primary (Optimal), Secondary (Acceptable), and Tertiary (Guaranteed)—this skill allows developers to automate fallback logic based on timeouts or failures. It is particularly useful for complex agentic workflows where partial results or cached data are preferable to total system failure, ensuring consistent uptime and improved user experiences even during service disruptions or latency spikes.

Key Features

• Multi-tier cascading fallback logic (Primary, Secondary, and Guaranteed Tertiary)
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• Configurable timeout strategies including Aggressive, Balanced, and Patient presets
• Context-aware fallback types for services, quality levels, and data freshness
• Customizable degradation notification levels including Silent, Warning, and Explicit
• Automated logging and metrics for continuous timeout and strategy optimization

Use Cases

• Managing unstable external API dependencies with cached or default data fallbacks
• Executing high-latency AI code analysis with faster, heuristic-based alternatives
• Ensuring critical system responses in real-time search, ranking, or data fetching applications