agent-teams

Create and manage multi-agent swarms with inter-agent messaging and task distribution.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mshuffett/dotfiles --skill agent-teams-mshuffett
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: agent-teams
Source: https://github.com/mshuffett/dotfiles/tree/main/agents/skills/agent-teams
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mshuffett/dotfiles --skill agent-teams-mshuffett

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables the creation and management of multi-agent systems (swarms) for complex, parallelizable tasks that require inter-agent communication and coordination.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Swarm Creation: Define and spawn teams of specialized agents.
  • Inter-Agent Communication: Facilitate message passing and protocol requests between agents.
  • Task Management: Distribute, monitor, and verify tasks across the swarm.
  • Use Case: Orchestrate a team of agents to collectively refactor a large codebase, with agents specializing in different modules, communicating findings, and coordinating their changes.

Quick Start

Use the agent-teams skill to create a new team named 'code-refactor' to refactor the codebase.

Frequently Asked Questions about agent-teams

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I coordinate multiple AI agents to work on a complex task in parallel?▼

Multi-agent coordination uses a swarm-based approach to manage parallel task execution, enabling specialized agents to communicate via message passing and distribute workloads dynamically. This allows collaborative problem-solving for complex, parallelizable tasks.

How does inter-agent communication work in a multi-agent system?▼

Inter-agent communication uses message passing and protocol requests via SendMessage to facilitate coordination between agents. This messaging protocol allows agents to share findings, request actions, and synchronize their efforts during complex task execution.

When do I need multi-agent orchestration instead of a single AI agent?▼

Multi-agent orchestration is needed for complex, parallelizable tasks that require collaborative problem-solving and dynamic interaction. You should use a swarm approach when a single agent cannot efficiently handle the scale or specialized modules of the work.

Can I use multi-agent orchestration to refactor a large codebase?▼

Yes, you can orchestrate a team of agents to collectively refactor a large codebase. Agents can specialize in different modules, communicate their findings through message passing, and coordinate their changes to complete the parallel task execution.

How do I distribute and monitor tasks across an AI agent team?▼

Task distribution and monitoring across an agent team are handled using Task tools. This allows you to assign specific workloads to agents, track their progress, verify task completion, and perform resource cleanup after the complex execution finishes.