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pilot-leader-election

Elect a single leader among swarm agents with heartbeat-based failover and deterministic tie-breaking.

7|3|Updated Apr 8, 2026
Search Tags:#swarm#coordination#failover#heartbeat#leader-election#pilotctl
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TeoSlayer/pilot-skills --skill pilot-leader-election
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pilot-leader-election
Source: https://github.com/TeoSlayer/pilot-skills/tree/main/skills/pilot-leader-election
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TeoSlayer/pilot-skills --skill pilot-leader-election

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Coordinating a swarm requires a single, reliable coordinator and a safe failover path when leaders die or become partitioned.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic leader election among swarm agents
  • Heartbeat-based failover with deterministic tie-breaking
  • Seamless integration with Pilot Protocol and pilotctl

Quick Start

Start the daemon, install this skill, and trigger the initial leader election.

Frequently Asked Questions about pilot-leader-election

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

FAQPage Schema
How does automatic leader election work for swarm coordination?▼

Automatic leader election works by coordinating swarm agents to elect a single stable coordinator for task routing, using heartbeat-based failover with deterministic tie-breaking to maintain leadership continuity during node failures or network partitions.

How do I set up leader election with pilotctl for swarm failover?▼

To set up leader election, start the Pilot daemon, install this skill, and trigger the initial election using the pilotctl binary on PATH to ensure your swarm agents coordinate under a single elected leader.

Do I need the pilot-protocol skill to run automatic leader election?▼

Yes, you need the pilot-protocol skill, the pilotctl binary on PATH, and a running Pilot daemon to enable automatic leader election and heartbeat-based failover for your swarm.

What happens to swarm coordination when the leader node dies?▼

When the leader node dies or becomes partitioned, heartbeat-based failover triggers an automatic leader election with deterministic tie-breaking to seamlessly assign a new stable coordinator for task routing.

When should I use automatic leader election instead of manual swarm coordination?▼

You should use automatic leader election when your swarm requires a stable coordinator for task routing and needs guaranteed leadership continuity during node failures, avoiding manual recovery interventions.

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