background

List, show, cancel, and prune Hyperflow background agents.

3|Updated May 14, 2026

Search Tags:#task management #background agents #registry management #Hyperflow #agent cancellation

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Mohammed-Abdelhady/hyperflow --skill background-mohammed-abdelhady

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Skill: background
Source: https://github.com/Mohammed-Abdelhady/hyperflow/tree/main/skills/background
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Mohammed-Abdelhady/hyperflow --skill background-mohammed-abdelhady

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users see, manage, cancel, or prune background agents that were previously fired by other Hyperflow skills. It allows for easy access to the registry and per-agent output buffers.

Core Features & Use Cases

Inspect and Manage Background Agents: View and control agents that are running in the background, including those involved in tasks like quality gates, CI watchers, and scaffold analysis.
Cancel Specific or All Agents: Stop specific agents or cancel all background processes before closing a session.
Prune Old Output: Remove completed agent outputs older than 7 days to keep the registry and output directories clean.

Quick Start

List all background agents with /hyperflow:background list.

Frequently Asked Questions about background

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

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How do I list and manage background agents in a Hyperflow environment?▼

You can list all background agents by running the list command to view active and completed processes in your Hyperflow environment. This allows you to inspect specific agents, cancel running tasks, or prune old output buffers directly from the registry.

What is the best way to cancel all background tasks before closing a session?▼

The best way to cancel background tasks before closing a session is using the cancel all functionality. This stops all running Hyperflow agents safely, preventing orphaned processes from continuing in the background after you leave.

How do I clean up old output buffers from completed background agents?▼

To clean up old output buffers from completed background agents, use the prune command. This removes completed agent outputs older than 7 days, keeping your Hyperflow registry and output directories clean and manageable.

Can I inspect the output of a specific background agent fired by a Hyperflow skill?▼

Yes, you can inspect the output of a specific background agent by using the show command. This accesses the per-agent output buffers stored in your Hyperflow environment to display the results of tasks like CI watchers or scaffold analysis.

Where are Hyperflow background agent registries and output files stored?▼

Hyperflow background agent registries and output files are stored locally in the `.hyperflow/background/` directory. The Skill operates directly on this directory and related registry files to manage agent states and task outputs.