What is a 'Swarm' in the context of Claude Code?

A swarm is a group of specialized AI agents working together under a leader agent to complete complex sets of related tasks efficiently.

How do agents communicate with each other in a swarm?

Agents communicate via a file-based inbox system stored in ~/.claude/teams/, using JSON messages to send text or structured requests like shutdowns.

Can I run multiple agents simultaneously?

Yes, the system supports various backends like tmux and iTerm2 to run and visualize multiple agents working in parallel panes.

How does the task dependency system work?

Tasks can be linked with 'blockedBy' attributes; when a prerequisite task is marked as completed, dependent tasks are automatically unblocked for the next agent.

Swarm Orchestration Primitives

Name: Swarm Orchestration Primitives
Author: Jamie-BitFlight

byJamie-BitFlight

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协作工具

Defines the fundamental architecture and conceptual building blocks for multi-agent coordination within Claude Code.

This skill provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and implementing swarm-based multi-agent workflows in Claude Code. It establishes the core relationships between team leaders, teammates, task queues, and message inboxes, allowing developers to orchestrate complex operations across multiple AI instances. By defining standardized file structures and task dependency logic, it enables structured collaboration, autonomous work distribution, and automated lifecycle management for agentic teams.

主要功能

01Hierarchical task management with dependency tracking and auto-unblocking

02Multi-backend support including in-process, tmux, and iTerm2 execution

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04JSON-based inter-agent messaging system via local inboxes

05Standardized team configuration and agent role definitions

06Comprehensive agent lifecycle management from spawning to cleanup

使用场景

01Debugging agent communication and task status within a local swarm environment

02Building custom automation pipelines that leverage hierarchical team structures

03Designing complex multi-step workflows requiring parallel agent execution

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jamie-bitflight/claude_skills swarm-primitives

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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