| name | swarm-orchestration |
| description | Multi-agent swarm coordination for complex tasks. Uses hierarchical topology with specialized agents to break down and execute complex work across multiple files and modules. Use when: 3+ files need changes, new feature implementation, cross-module refactoring, API changes with tests, security-related changes, performance optimization across codebase, database schema changes. Skip when: single file edits, simple bug fixes (1-2 lines), documentation updates, configuration changes, quick exploration.
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Swarm Orchestration Skill
Purpose
Multi-agent swarm coordination for complex tasks. Uses hierarchical topology with specialized agents to break down and execute complex work across multiple files and modules.
When to Trigger
- 3+ files need changes
- new feature implementation
- cross-module refactoring
- API changes with tests
- security-related changes
- performance optimization across codebase
- database schema changes
When to Skip
- single file edits
- simple bug fixes (1-2 lines)
- documentation updates
- configuration changes
- quick exploration
Commands
Initialize Swarm
Start a new swarm with hierarchical topology (anti-drift)
npx @claude-flow/cli swarm init --topology hierarchical --max-agents 8 --strategy specialized
Example:
npx @claude-flow/cli swarm init --topology hierarchical --max-agents 6 --strategy specialized
Route Task
Route a task to the appropriate agents based on task type
npx @claude-flow/cli hooks route --task "[task description]"
Example:
npx @claude-flow/cli hooks route --task "implement OAuth2 authentication flow"
Spawn Agent
Spawn a specific agent type
npx @claude-flow/cli agent spawn --type [type] --name [name]
Example:
npx @claude-flow/cli agent spawn --type coder --name impl-auth
Monitor Status
Check the current swarm status
npx @claude-flow/cli swarm status --verbose
Orchestrate Task
Orchestrate a task across multiple agents
npx @claude-flow/cli task orchestrate --task "[task]" --strategy adaptive
Example:
npx @claude-flow/cli task orchestrate --task "refactor auth module" --strategy parallel --max-agents 4
List Agents
List all active agents
npx @claude-flow/cli agent list --filter active
Scripts
| Script | Path | Description |
|---|
swarm-start | .agents/scripts/swarm-start.sh | Initialize swarm with default settings |
swarm-monitor | .agents/scripts/swarm-monitor.sh | Real-time swarm monitoring dashboard |
References
| Document | Path | Description |
|---|
Agent Types | docs/agents.md | Complete list of agent types and capabilities |
Topology Guide | docs/topology.md | Swarm topology configuration guide |
Best Practices
- Check memory for existing patterns before starting
- Use hierarchical topology for coordination
- Store successful patterns after completion
- Document any new learnings
