apm-2-initiate-manager

Initiates an APM Manager agent to coordinate project tasks, workers, and state.

1|Updated Dec 13, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ZK-Theory/TDL --skill apm-2-initiate-manager-zk-theory
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: apm-2-initiate-manager
Source: https://github.com/ZK-Theory/TDL/tree/main/.agents/skills/apm-2-initiate-manager
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ZK-Theory/TDL --skill apm-2-initiate-manager-zk-theory

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Managing multi-stage projects with multiple AI workers requires constant coordination, state tracking, and task dispatching. This Skill bootstraps an APM Manager agent that orchestrates the entire Agentic Project Management session so work stays organized and traceable. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Manager Initialization: Reads project state from tracker, memory, plan, and spec files, then distinguishes between first-time setup and handoff recovery scenarios. - Continuous Coordination Loop: Dispatches task prompts to Workers, reviews their reports, updates the tracker, and advances through stages until project completion. - Version Control Setup: Detects git state, proposes branching and commit conventions, and configures per-task feature branches with optional parallel worktrees. - Use Case: A user planning a multi-stage software project invokes this Skill to start a Manager that assigns tasks to Worker agents, reviews their logs, and drives the project to completion. ## Quick Start Initiate the APM Manager for my project so it can read the plan and start dispatching tasks to workers.

Frequently Asked Questions about apm-2-initiate-manager

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

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How do I start an APM Manager session for my project?

Invoke the apm-2-initiate-manager skill after your planning phase is complete. The Manager reads .apm/tracker.md, plan.md, spec.md, and memory index, then presents an understanding summary for your approval before dispatching the first tasks.

What files does the APM Manager need to initialize?

The Manager requires .apm/tracker.md, .apm/memory/index.md, .apm/plan.md, .apm/spec.md, AGENTS.md, plus the task-assignment and task-review guides in .codex/apm-guides/. It also reads the apm-communication skill for the Message Bus protocol.

Does the APM Manager execute implementation tasks itself?

No, the Manager operates at the coordination level by assigning tasks to Workers, reviewing their reports, and maintaining project state. It only performs implementation work when the User explicitly requests it or investigation requires it.

How does the APM Manager handle git version control?

The Manager inspects each working repository's git state, proposes branch and commit conventions, and by default assigns each task a feature branch off the base branch. Parallel workers get isolated worktrees, and remotes are not pushed to by default.

What happens when the APM Manager hits context limits?

Handoff is User-initiated when context windows fill up. The Manager writes a handoff prompt to .apm/bus/manager/handoff.md, and the incoming Manager reads it along with the Handoff Log to resume coordination seamlessly.