diff --git a/.github/workflows/pr-smoke-test.yml b/.github/workflows/pr-smoke-test.yml
index aa89b8a7919d..333d9d8ab6f6 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/pr-smoke-test.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/pr-smoke-test.yml
@@ -115,3 +115,14 @@ jobs:
 
           # Run the provider test script (binary already built and downloaded)
           bash scripts/test_providers.sh
+
+      - name: Run Subrecipe Tests
+        env:
+          ANTHROPIC_API_KEY: ${{ secrets.ANTHROPIC_API_KEY }}
+          GOOSE_PROVIDER: anthropic
+          GOOSE_MODEL: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929
+          HOME: /tmp/goose-home
+          GOOSE_DISABLE_KEYRING: 1
+          SKIP_BUILD: 1
+        run: |
+          bash scripts/test_subrecipes.sh
diff --git a/scripts/test-subrecipes-examples/subrecipes/activity-suggestions.yaml b/scripts/test-subrecipes-examples/subrecipes/activity-suggestions.yaml
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..9a92b1a1a715
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/test-subrecipes-examples/subrecipes/activity-suggestions.yaml
@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+version: "1.0.0"
+title: "Activity Recommender"
+description: "Suggest activities based on weather conditions"
+instructions: |
+  You are a travel expert. Recommend appropriate activities and attractions
+  based on current weather conditions.
+
+parameters:
+  - key: weather_conditions
+    input_type: string
+    requirement: required
+    description: "Current weather conditions to base recommendations on"
+
+extensions:
+  - type: builtin
+    name: developer
+    timeout: 300
+    bundled: true
+
+prompt: |
+  Based on these weather conditions: {{ weather_conditions }}, 
+  suggest appropriate activities, attractions, and travel tips.
+  Include both indoor and outdoor options as relevant.
diff --git a/scripts/test-subrecipes-examples/subrecipes/weather-data.yaml b/scripts/test-subrecipes-examples/subrecipes/weather-data.yaml
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..6efb9ce510c7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/test-subrecipes-examples/subrecipes/weather-data.yaml
@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+version: "1.0.0"
+title: "Weather Data Collector"
+description: "Fetch current weather conditions for a location"
+instructions: |
+  You are a weather data specialist. Gather current weather information
+  including temperature, conditions, and seasonal context.
+
+parameters:
+  - key: location
+    input_type: string
+    requirement: required
+    description: "City or location to get weather data for"
+
+extensions:
+  - type: builtin
+    name: developer
+    timeout: 300
+    bundled: true
+
+prompt: |
+  Get the current weather conditions for {{ location }}.
+  Include temperature, weather conditions (sunny, rainy, etc.), 
+  and any relevant seasonal information.
diff --git a/scripts/test-subrecipes-examples/travel_planner.yaml b/scripts/test-subrecipes-examples/travel_planner.yaml
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..1f48b11878f4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/test-subrecipes-examples/travel_planner.yaml
@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+version: "1.0.0"
+title: "Travel Activity Planner"
+description: "Get weather data and suggest appropriate activities"
+instructions: |
+  Plan activities by first getting weather data, then suggesting activities based on conditions.
+
+prompt: |
+  Plan activities for Sydney by first getting weather data, then suggesting activities based on the weather conditions we receive.
+
+sub_recipes:
+  - name: weather_data
+    path: "{{ recipe_dir }}/subrecipes/weather-data.yaml"
+    # No values - location parameter comes from prompt context
+  
+  - name: activity_suggestions
+    path: "{{ recipe_dir }}/subrecipes/activity-suggestions.yaml"
+    # weather_conditions parameter comes from conversation context
+
+extensions:
+  - type: builtin
+    name: developer
+    timeout: 300
+    bundled: true
diff --git a/scripts/test-subrecipes-examples/travel_planner_parallel.yaml b/scripts/test-subrecipes-examples/travel_planner_parallel.yaml
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..bb1ee1a03717
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/test-subrecipes-examples/travel_planner_parallel.yaml
@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+version: "1.0.0"
+title: "Travel Activity Planner (Parallel)"
+description: "Get weather data and suggest activities in parallel"
+instructions: |
+  Plan activities by getting weather data and activity suggestions in parallel to save time.
+
+prompt: |
+  Run the following subrecipes in parallel to plan activities for Sydney:
+    - use weather_data subrecipe to get the weather for Sydney
+    - use activity_suggestions subrecipe to suggest activities for overcast, cool weather
+
+sub_recipes:
+  - name: weather_data
+    path: "{{ recipe_dir }}/subrecipes/weather-data.yaml"
+  
+  - name: activity_suggestions
+    path: "{{ recipe_dir }}/subrecipes/activity-suggestions.yaml"
+
+extensions:
+  - type: builtin
+    name: developer
+    timeout: 300
+    bundled: true
diff --git a/scripts/test_subrecipes.sh b/scripts/test_subrecipes.sh
new file mode 100755
index 000000000000..29920f2e2c0c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/test_subrecipes.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,133 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+set -e
+
+if [ -f .env ]; then
+  export $(grep -v '^#' .env | xargs)
+fi
+
+if [ -z "$SKIP_BUILD" ]; then
+  echo "Building goose..."
+  cargo build --release --bin goose
+  echo ""
+else
+  echo "Skipping build (SKIP_BUILD is set)..."
+  echo ""
+fi
+
+SCRIPT_DIR=$(pwd)
+
+# Add goose binary to PATH so subagents can find it when spawning
+export PATH="$SCRIPT_DIR/target/release:$PATH"
+
+# Set default provider and model if not already set
+export GOOSE_PROVIDER="${GOOSE_PROVIDER:-anthropic}"
+export GOOSE_MODEL="${GOOSE_MODEL:-claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929}"
+
+echo "Using provider: $GOOSE_PROVIDER"
+echo "Using model: $GOOSE_MODEL"
+echo ""
+
+TESTDIR=$(mktemp -d)
+echo "Created test directory: $TESTDIR"
+
+cp -r "$SCRIPT_DIR/scripts/test-subrecipes-examples/"* "$TESTDIR/"
+echo "Copied test recipes from scripts/test-subrecipes-examples"
+
+echo ""
+echo "=== Testing Subrecipe Workflow ==="
+echo "Recipe: $TESTDIR/travel_planner.yaml"
+echo ""
+
+RESULTS=()
+
+check_recipe_output() {
+  local tmpfile=$1
+  local mode=$2
+  
+  if grep -q "| subrecipe" "$tmpfile"; then
+    echo "✓ SUCCESS: Subrecipe tools invoked"
+    RESULTS+=("✓ Subrecipe tool invocation ($mode)")
+  else
+    echo "✗ FAILED: No evidence of subrecipe tool invocation"
+    RESULTS+=("✗ Subrecipe tool invocation ($mode)")
+  fi
+  
+  if grep -q "weather_data" "$tmpfile" && grep -q "activity_suggestions" "$tmpfile"; then
+    echo "✓ SUCCESS: Both subrecipes (weather_data, activity_suggestions) found in output"
+    RESULTS+=("✓ Both subrecipes present ($mode)")
+  else
+    echo "✗ FAILED: Not all subrecipes found in output"
+    RESULTS+=("✗ Subrecipe names ($mode)")
+  fi
+  
+  if grep -q "| subagent" "$tmpfile"; then
+    echo "✓ SUCCESS: Subagent execution detected"
+    RESULTS+=("✓ Subagent execution ($mode)")
+  else
+    echo "✗ FAILED: No evidence of subagent execution"
+    RESULTS+=("✗ Subagent execution ($mode)")
+  fi
+}
+
+echo "Test 1: Running recipe with session..."
+TMPFILE=$(mktemp)
+if (cd "$TESTDIR" && "$SCRIPT_DIR/target/release/goose" run --recipe travel_planner.yaml 2>&1) | tee "$TMPFILE"; then
+  echo "✓ SUCCESS: Recipe completed successfully"
+  RESULTS+=("✓ Recipe exit code (with session)")
+  check_recipe_output "$TMPFILE" "with session"
+else
+  echo "✗ FAILED: Recipe execution failed"
+  RESULTS+=("✗ Recipe exit code (with session)")
+fi
+rm "$TMPFILE"
+echo ""
+
+echo "Test 2: Running recipe in --no-session mode..."
+TMPFILE=$(mktemp)
+if (cd "$TESTDIR" && "$SCRIPT_DIR/target/release/goose" run --recipe travel_planner.yaml --no-session 2>&1) | tee "$TMPFILE"; then
+  echo "✓ SUCCESS: Recipe completed successfully"
+  RESULTS+=("✓ Recipe exit code (--no-session)")
+  check_recipe_output "$TMPFILE" "--no-session"
+else
+  echo "✗ FAILED: Recipe execution failed"
+  RESULTS+=("✗ Recipe exit code (--no-session)")
+fi
+rm "$TMPFILE"
+echo ""
+
+echo "Test 3: Running recipe with parallel subrecipes..."
+TMPFILE=$(mktemp)
+if (cd "$TESTDIR" && "$SCRIPT_DIR/target/release/goose" run --recipe travel_planner_parallel.yaml 2>&1) | tee "$TMPFILE"; then
+  echo "✓ SUCCESS: Recipe completed successfully"
+  RESULTS+=("✓ Recipe exit code (parallel)")
+  check_recipe_output "$TMPFILE" "parallel"
+  
+  if grep -q "execution_mode: parallel" "$TMPFILE"; then
+    echo "✓ SUCCESS: Parallel execution mode detected"
+    RESULTS+=("✓ Parallel execution mode")
+  else
+    echo "✗ FAILED: Parallel execution mode not detected"
+    RESULTS+=("✗ Parallel execution mode")
+  fi
+else
+  echo "✗ FAILED: Recipe execution failed"
+  RESULTS+=("✗ Recipe exit code (parallel)")
+fi
+rm "$TMPFILE"
+echo ""
+
+rm -rf "$TESTDIR"
+
+echo "=== Test Summary ==="
+for result in "${RESULTS[@]}"; do
+  echo "$result"
+done
+
+if echo "${RESULTS[@]}" | grep -q "✗"; then
+  echo ""
+  echo "Some tests failed!"
+  exit 1
+else
+  echo ""
+  echo "All tests passed!"
+fi