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bip.epic.spawn

Launch a Claude Code session in tmux for a GitHub EPIC issue.

29|4|Updated Jan 12, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#github#tmux#claude-code#workflows#epic#spawn
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/matsen/bipartite --skill bip-epic-spawn
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: bip.epic.spawn
Source: https://github.com/matsen/bipartite/tree/main/skills/bip.epic.spawn
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/matsen/bipartite --skill bip-epic-spawn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Spawn a Claude Code session in a tmux window to work on a GitHub EPIC issue, enabling automated progress tracking and on-demand agent assistance within the conductor workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Spawns a Claude Code session in a dedicated tmux window for a specific EPIC issue.
  • Uses a ralph-loop framework with an issue-lead subagent to monitor progress and steer the workflow.
  • Supports automatic clone-slot selection and config-driven startup to minimize manual setup.

Quick Start

Spawn a Claude Code session for an EPIC issue by running bip spawn with the issue number and optional clone name.

Frequently Asked Questions about bip.epic.spawn

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I spawn a Claude Code session to work on a GitHub EPIC issue?▼

To spawn a Claude Code session for a GitHub EPIC issue, run bip spawn with the issue number and optional clone name. The tool launches a dedicated tmux window with an issue-lead subagent to monitor progress and steer the workflow.

Can I automate tmux session management for complex GitHub workflows?▼

Automated tmux session management is supported for GitHub workflows through a ralph-loop framework. The system handles automatic clone-slot selection and config-driven startup to minimize manual setup and coordinate complex EPIC work.

Does spawning a Claude Code session for EPIC issues require manual tmux setup?▼

Spawning a Claude Code session for EPIC issues does not require manual tmux setup. The tool uses config-driven startup and automatic clone-slot selection to launch the dedicated tmux window without manual configuration.

What is the best way to coordinate complex EPIC work using Claude Code?▼

The best way to coordinate complex EPIC work is using a ralph-loop framework with an issue-lead subagent. This approach enables automated progress tracking, issue validation, and guided agent assistance within a conductor workflow.

Why does my Claude Code EPIC session need YAML frontmatter metadata?▼

YAML frontmatter metadata is required to support end-to-end orchestration of the EPIC issue workflow. It provides the necessary configuration for the ralph-loop driven issue workflow and tmux-based session launch.

When should I not use an automated tmux workflow for GitHub EPIC issues?▼

An automated tmux workflow for GitHub EPIC issues is not suited for simple, single-task issues that do not require progress tracking or an issue-lead subagent to steer complex, multi-step development work.

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