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

14|5|Updated Apr 9, 2026
Search Tags:#code generation#cli#multi-model#terminal#task delegation#coding agent#blackbox
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MLT-OSS/hermes-agent-go --skill blackbox-mlt-oss
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: blackbox
Source: https://github.com/MLT-OSS/hermes-agent-go/tree/main/optional-skills/autonomous-ai-agents/blackbox
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MLT-OSS/hermes-agent-go --skill blackbox-mlt-oss

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires @blackboxai/cli.

What problem does it solve? Delegating coding tasks to an external AI coding agent requires managing interactive terminal sessions, long-running background processes, and multi-model configuration, which is error-prone when done manually. ## Core Features & Use Cases - One-Shot Task Delegation: Run non-interactive coding tasks through the Blackbox CLI with a single prompt in a target project directory. - Background Execution & Monitoring: Launch long-running tasks in background mode and monitor progress with poll, log, and submit process actions. - Checkpoints & Resume: Pause and resume tasks using Blackbox checkpoint tags for iterative multi-step development. - Multi-Model Judge Mode: Dispatch the same task to multiple LLMs (Claude, Codex, Gemini, Blackbox Pro) and let the built-in judge select the best result. - Use Case: Ask the agent to add JWT authentication to an Express API; it launches Blackbox in the project directory with a PTY, monitors the session, and summarizes the resulting code changes. ## Quick Start Use the blackbox skill to run the task "Add JWT authentication with refresh tokens to the Express API" in my 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 blackbox with the --prompt flag followed by your task description, setting the workdir to your project directory and pty=true. For example: blackbox --prompt 'Add JWT authentication' executes the task non-interactively in one shot.

How do I run long Blackbox tasks in the background?▼

Start the CLI with background=true and pty=true, which returns a session ID. Monitor progress with process poll and log actions, send input with submit, and terminate with kill if needed.

What are the prerequisites for using the Blackbox CLI?▼

You need Node.js 20+, the CLI installed via npm install -g @blackboxai/cli, and an API key from app.blackbox.ai configured with blackbox configure. Terminal calls must use pty=true since it is an interactive app.

How does Blackbox multi-model mode work?▼

Blackbox dispatches the same task to multiple LLMs such as Claude, Codex, Gemini, and Blackbox Pro, then uses a built-in judge to evaluate outputs and select the best implementation. Configure multiple providers via blackbox configure to enable it.

Why does the Blackbox CLI hang when run from a terminal tool?▼

The CLI is an interactive terminal application and hangs without a pseudo-terminal. Always set pty=true in terminal calls so the session can render prompts and accept input correctly.

Can I resume a Blackbox task from a previous checkpoint?▼

Yes, Blackbox saves checkpoints after tasks complete and displays a checkpoint tag. Resume with blackbox --resume-checkpoint 'tag' --prompt 'follow-up task' to continue work in the same context.

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