blackbox

Delegate coding tasks to the Blackbox AI multi-model CLI agent.

Updated Jun 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Chensihakniroth/ANAKOT-AGENT --skill blackbox-chensihakniroth
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: blackbox
Source: https://github.com/Chensihakniroth/ANAKOT-AGENT/tree/main/optional-skills/autonomous-ai-agents/blackbox
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Chensihakniroth/ANAKOT-AGENT --skill blackbox-chensihakniroth

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires @blackboxai/cli.

What problem does it solve? Offloading coding tasks to an external agent often requires manual terminal management, progress monitoring, and result comparison across models. This Skill lets you delegate implementation, refactoring, and PR review tasks to the Blackbox AI CLI directly from the Anakot terminal, with proper PTY handling and background monitoring. ## Core Features & Use Cases - One-Shot Task Delegation: Run non-interactive coding tasks with blackbox --prompt in a specified working directory. - Background Execution & Monitoring: Launch long-running tasks in background mode and track progress with poll, log, submit, and kill process actions. - Multi-Model Judge Workflow: Dispatch the same task to multiple LLMs (Claude, Codex, Gemini, Blackbox Pro) and let the built-in judge select the best implementation. - Checkpoints & Resume: Pause work and resume from saved checkpoint tags for iterative follow-up tasks. - Use Case: You need JWT authentication added to an Express API. Delegate the task to Blackbox in background mode, monitor its progress, and summarize the resulting code changes for the user. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to use Blackbox to add JWT authentication with refresh tokens to the Express API in your project directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about blackbox

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

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How do I delegate a coding task to Blackbox AI CLI?▼

Run a one-shot task with `blackbox --prompt 'your task'` in a terminal call with pty=true and the target workdir set. For long tasks, use background=true and monitor progress with the process poll and log actions.

How does Blackbox multi-model mode work?▼

Blackbox runs the same task through multiple LLMs such as Claude, Codex, Gemini, and Blackbox Pro, then uses a built-in judge to select the best implementation. Configure multiple providers via `blackbox configure` to enable this workflow.

What are the prerequisites for using the Blackbox CLI?▼

You need Node.js 20 or later, the CLI installed via `npm install -g @blackboxai/cli` or from source, and an API key from app.blackbox.ai/dashboard configured with `blackbox configure`.

Why does the Blackbox CLI hang in the terminal?▼

Blackbox CLI is an interactive terminal application and hangs without a pseudo-terminal. Always set pty=true in terminal calls so the CLI can render its interactive interface correctly.

Can I resume a Blackbox task after it completes?▼

Yes, Blackbox has built-in checkpoint support. After a task completes it shows a checkpoint tag, which you can pass with `--resume-checkpoint 'tag'` along with a new prompt for follow-up work.

Does Blackbox CLI usage cost money?▼

Yes, Blackbox uses a credit-based system tied to your API key. Multi-model mode consumes credits faster because the task runs through several LLMs before the judge picks a result.