parallel-cli

Orchestrate web research tasks with Parallel CLI to produce structured JSON results.

Updated Apr 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Harries/hermes-agent --skill parallel-cli-harries
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: parallel-cli
Source: https://github.com/Harries/hermes-agent/tree/main/optional-skills/research/parallel-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Harries/hermes-agent --skill parallel-cli-harries

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This optional vendor skill enables orchestrated web search, extraction, deep research, enrichment, FindAll-style discovery, and monitoring via Parallel CLI, delivering structured, machine-readable results for downstream automation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Orchestrated web searches with JSON outputs for easy ingestion into agents and dashboards.
  • Multi-step research workflows including extraction, enrichment, and entity discovery across multiple sources.
  • Asynchronous and long-running task management with status/poll and monitoring capabilities.
  • Use case: quickly gather and summarize competitor information from multiple sources into a structured JSON report.

Quick Start

Run a quick web search with parallel-cli search and review the JSON output.

Frequently Asked Questions about parallel-cli

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate web research and get structured JSON output for downstream analysis?▼

You can orchestrate web research tasks using Parallel CLI to produce structured, machine-readable JSON results. This enables fast one-shot lookups, cross-source discovery, and long-running asynchronous workflows for downstream automation.

What is the best way to monitor diverse domains and enrich data asynchronously?▼

Asynchronous monitoring and data enrichment are handled via explicit flags for the monitor and enrich commands. The CLI manages long-running task workflows, allowing you to poll status and retrieve structured JSON results across diverse domains.

Can I use Parallel CLI for fast one-shot web searches and entity discovery?▼

Yes, Parallel CLI supports fast one-shot lookups using the search command, alongside FindAll-style entity discovery. Both operations require explicit flags and output structured JSON data ready for ingestion into agents or dashboards.

Do I need authentication to run non-interactive web extraction with Parallel CLI?▼

Authentication is required to execute non-interactive web extraction operations. The CLI mandates explicit flags for the extract command and operates asynchronously to deliver structured JSON outputs without requiring user interaction.

How do I extract and summarize competitor information from multiple sources into a JSON report?▼

You can execute multi-step research workflows using the search and extract commands to gather competitor information. The CLI orchestrates cross-source discovery and outputs a structured JSON report for immediate downstream analysis.

Why does my Parallel CLI search require explicit flags for non-interactive operation?▼

Explicit flags are required for commands like search, extract, and enrich to ensure non-interactive operation. This design enforces structured, asynchronous task execution and guarantees machine-readable JSON output for downstream automation.