bash-parallelize

Parallelize bash tasks across independent items with subagents.

1|1|Updated Apr 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/BioKT/Skills-BIOKT --skill bash-parallelize
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: bash-parallelize
Source: https://github.com/BioKT/Skills-BIOKT/tree/main/bash-parallelize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BioKT/Skills-BIOKT --skill bash-parallelize

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Identify and exploit parallelization opportunities in bash workflows by automatically distributing work across independent items and collecting results.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Mode 1 — Task description: describe work and automatically generate per-item tasks and parallelize.
  • Mode 2 — Script/loop: accept an existing bash for/while loop and parallelize safely after validating independence.
  • Safety and efficiency: check system load, cap concurrency, batch processing, and return per-item results for review.

Quick Start

Provide a task description or paste a bash loop, and bash-parallelize will auto-split, verify independence, and launch parallel agents.

Frequently Asked Questions about bash-parallelize

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

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How do I parallelize a bash loop to run the same operation across multiple files?

To parallelize a bash loop, the Skill accepts your existing for/while loop, verifies item independence, and spawns subagents to execute operations across multiple files simultaneously.

What is the safest way to distribute bash workload across independent datasets?

Distributing bash workload safely requires enforcing independence checks and load-based safety gates. This Skill automates that by capping concurrency and batching items when they exceed the parallel limit to prevent system overload.

Can I parallelize bash tasks by just describing the work instead of writing a loop?

Yes, you can parallelize bash tasks by describing the work. The Skill automatically generates per-item self-contained agent prompts from your description and launches them in parallel without requiring a pre-written loop.

Does bash-parallelize check system load before spawning concurrent subagents?

Yes, bash-parallelize checks system load before spawning concurrent subagents. It enforces load-based safety gates and applies batching when the number of items exceeds the defined parallel limit to manage resource usage.

What happens when the number of items exceeds the parallel limit in bash automation?

When items exceed the parallel limit in bash automation, the Skill automatically applies batching. It processes items in controlled batches, spawning subagents sequentially per batch to maintain safe system load levels.