Can I run tasks that modify the same file in parallel?

No, tasks must be isolated to different files or modules. Running tasks that modify the same file simultaneously will cause merge conflicts and errors.

How does the skill handle shared context?

It recommends pre-loading shared context (like coding standards or security patterns) once before the parallel tasks begin so every subagent operates with the same information.

How do I trigger parallel execution in Claude Code?

Parallel execution is triggered by placing multiple task() calls within a single message to the AI, ensuring they are executed as a concurrent batch.

What is the recommended batch size for parallel tasks?

The optimal batch size is 2-4 tasks, though you can scale up to 8 tasks if they are truly independent and low-complexity.

Parallel Task Execution

Name: Parallel Task Execution
Author: darrenhinde

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Executes multiple independent subtasks simultaneously using subagents to reduce feature implementation time by up to 80%.

The Parallel Execution skill empowers Claude Code to manage complex, multi-component development tasks by running independent subagents in parallel within a single message. By identifying non-conflicting tasks through a structured routing system, it bypasses sequential bottlenecks, making it ideal for large-scale migrations, multi-file generation, or boilerplate creation where subtasks do not share dependencies. The skill includes built-in safeguards to prevent file conflicts and ensure shared context is pre-loaded for consistent implementation across all parallel threads.

Key Features

01Automated dependency tracking and batching via router utilities

02Multi-subagent orchestration within a single message interaction

03Shared context pre-loading to ensure consistent output across threads

042,892 GitHub stars

05Real-time status verification for complex task batches

06Conflict detection to prevent concurrent edits to the same files

Use Cases

01Implementing several isolated CRUD endpoints across different domain models

02Simultaneously generating multiple independent microservices or utility modules

03Converting a large set of legacy files to a new framework or architectural pattern

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add darrenhinde/openagentscontrol parallel-execution

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

01Automated dependency tracking and batching via router utilities

02Multi-subagent orchestration within a single message interaction

03Shared context pre-loading to ensure consistent output across threads

042,892 GitHub stars

05Real-time status verification for complex task batches

06Conflict detection to prevent concurrent edits to the same files

Use Cases

01Implementing several isolated CRUD endpoints across different domain models

02Simultaneously generating multiple independent microservices or utility modules

03Converting a large set of legacy files to a new framework or architectural pattern

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add darrenhinde/openagentscontrol parallel-execution

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT