multi-agent-patterns

Coordinate multiple agents with supervisor, swarm, and hierarchical patterns.

Updated Mar 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/marinvch/ai-os --skill multi-agent-patterns-marinvch
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Skill: multi-agent-patterns
Source: https://github.com/marinvch/ai-os/tree/main/.agents/skills/context-engineering-collection/skills/multi-agent-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/marinvch/ai-os --skill multi-agent-patterns-marinvch

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Orchestrates multiple language-model agents to tackle tasks that exceed a single context window, enabling parallel work and structured handoffs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Supervisor/Orchestrator pattern to coordinate workers and synthesize results.
  • Peer-to-Peer/Swarm for direct handoffs and shared task execution.
  • Hierarchical coordination for layered planning and execution.
  • Use cases include complex research, large-scale data analysis, and cross-domain project coordination.

Quick Start

Run the coordination demo to see supervisor, handoffs, and consensus patterns in action.

Frequently Asked Questions about multi-agent-patterns

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

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How do I coordinate multiple agents to overcome a single context window limit?▼

Multi-agent coordination overcomes single context limits by orchestrating multiple language-model agents to tackle complex tasks in parallel, enabling structured handoffs and cross-domain execution. It applies supervisor, swarm, and hierarchical patterns to synthesize results.

What is the best way to structure handoffs between agents during complex research?▼

Structured handoffs during complex research are managed through a modular coordination framework implementing a handoff protocol and consensus management. This ensures seamless task execution and result synthesis across supervisor or peer-to-peer swarm patterns.

When do I need a hierarchical coordination pattern for large-scale data analysis?▼

Hierarchical coordination is needed for large-scale data analysis when tasks require layered planning and execution. It orchestrates multiple agents to handle complex, cross-domain project coordination that exceeds a single agent's processing capacity.

Can I extend the coordination framework with custom workers for parallel exploration?▼

Yes, the modular coordination framework can be extended with custom workers for parallel exploration. It implements a supervisor, handoff protocol, consensus management, and failure handling to support specialized task execution.

How does fault-tolerance and consensus management work in multi-agent orchestration?▼

Fault-tolerance and consensus management in multi-agent orchestration work through a modular framework that handles failures and manages agreement among agents. This ensures coordinated reasoning continues reliably during complex cross-domain tasks.