blackbox

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

Updated Aug 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vivekgoquest/hermes-agent-stable --skill blackbox-vivekgoquest
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: blackbox
Source: https://github.com/vivekgoquest/hermes-agent-stable/tree/main/optional-skills/autonomous-ai-agents/blackbox
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vivekgoquest/hermes-agent-stable --skill blackbox-vivekgoquest

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires @blackbox_ai/blackbox-cli.

What problem does it solve? Delegating coding work to an external multi-model agent requires knowing the right CLI flags, session handling, and monitoring patterns. This Skill provides the operational knowledge to run Blackbox AI CLI tasks reliably, including one-shot prompts, background execution, checkpoints, and multi-model judging. ## Core Features & Use Cases - One-Shot and Background Execution: Run coding tasks non-interactively with --prompt or launch long-running tasks in background mode and monitor them with the process tool. - Checkpoints and Resume: Pause and resume work using Blackbox's built-in checkpoint tags for iterative multi-step development. - Multi-Model Judging: Dispatch the same task to multiple LLMs (Claude, Codex, Gemini, Blackbox Pro) and let the built-in judge select the best implementation. - Use Case: You need JWT authentication added to an Express API. Launch Blackbox with a prompt in the project directory, monitor progress in the background, then review and summarize the changes. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to run Blackbox with a prompt describing your coding task in your project directory, for example to add JWT authentication to an Express API.

Frequently Asked Questions about blackbox

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

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How do I run a Blackbox CLI coding task non-interactively?▼

Use the --prompt flag with a task description, for example blackbox --prompt 'Add JWT authentication to the Express API'. Set the workdir to your project directory and always use pty=true since the CLI is an interactive terminal application.

How to monitor long-running Blackbox tasks in background mode?▼

Start the task with background=true to receive a session_id, then use process actions poll and log to check progress. You can send input with submit if Blackbox asks a question, or kill the session if needed.

Does Blackbox CLI support resuming previous coding sessions?▼

Yes, Blackbox has built-in checkpoint support. After a task completes it shows a checkpoint tag, and you resume with --resume-checkpoint followed by the tag and a new prompt for the follow-up task.

What is Blackbox multi-model mode and how does it work?▼

Multi-model mode runs the same task through several LLMs such as Claude, Codex, Gemini, and Blackbox Pro, then a judge evaluates the outputs and selects the best implementation. Configure multiple providers via blackbox configure to enable it.

Why does the Blackbox CLI hang when run from an agent?▼

The CLI hangs without a pseudo-terminal because it is an interactive terminal app. Always pass pty=true in terminal calls, and verify the blackbox binary is installed and configured with an API key before delegating tasks.