async-runner

Orchestrate background tasks and agents for CircleTel development workflows.

1|Updated May 5, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jdeweedata/circletel --skill async-runner
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Skill: async-runner
Source: https://github.com/jdeweedata/circletel/tree/main/.claude/skills/async-runner
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jdeweedata/circletel --skill async-runner

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates blocking development work by orchestrating background agents and asynchronous commands for CircleTel projects, enabling long-running tasks to run without blocking active coding.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Background task orchestration: spawn and manage multiple background processes and agents for dev servers, tests, and builds.
  • Non-blocking workflows: allows concurrent work like coding while infrastructure tasks run in parallel.
  • Use Case: imagine you are merging a feature and need to run type checks, unit tests, and a local dev server in parallel; this Skill coordinates those tasks and surfaces results when ready.

Quick Start

Start a background dev server and run a set of tasks in parallel without blocking your editor. For example, kick off the dev server in memory and spawn test suites, then monitor tasks with the task manager.

Frequently Asked Questions about async-runner

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

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How do I run background tasks and agents without blocking active development?

Run background tasks and agents without blocking development by orchestrating asynchronous commands for dev servers, tests, and builds. This allows long-running infrastructure processes to execute in parallel while you continue coding in your editor.

Can I run parallel tests, type checks, and a local dev server concurrently?

Yes, you can run parallel tests, type checks, and a local dev server concurrently. The task manager coordinates these multiple background processes simultaneously, monitors their health, and surfaces the results when each task is ready.

How does background task orchestration work for long-running builds?

Background task orchestration for long-running builds works by spawning asynchronous processes that run independently. It monitors task health and allows you to terminate tasks via a simple interface, ensuring builds execute without blocking your workflow.

What is the best way to manage multiple background processes during a merge?

The best way to manage multiple background processes during a merge is using a task-management interface to spawn and monitor parallel agents. This coordinates infrastructure tasks like development servers and test suites, surfacing results without interrupting coding.

Do I need any dependencies to spawn and monitor background agents?

No dependencies are required to spawn and monitor background agents. The skill operates independently to manage task health and terminate long-running builds or exploratory research tasks across your codebase without external packages.

async-runner: what problems does this task manager solve for CircleTel projects?

The async-runner task manager solves blocking development workflows for CircleTel projects by orchestrating background agents and asynchronous commands. It enables non-blocking workflows so long-running tasks execute while active coding continues uninterrupted.