fork

Fork a new terminal session to execute commands or agentic coding tools.

1|Updated Sep 17, 2025

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npx skills add https://github.com/mpazaryna/agentic-factory --skill fork-mpazaryna

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Skill: fork
Source: https://github.com/mpazaryna/agentic-factory/tree/main/platform/fork-terminal/skills/fork
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mpazaryna/agentic-factory --skill fork-mpazaryna

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to easily create new terminal sessions, forking your current environment to run commands or agentic tools in parallel.

Core Features & Use Cases

Fork to New Terminal: Opens a new terminal window to execute a specified command.
Agentic Tool Integration: Supports forking sessions to specialized AI coding tools like Claude Code, Codex CLI, and Gemini CLI.
Raw CLI Execution: Can also execute standard, non-agentic command-line interface commands.
Use Case: When you need to run a long-running process in the background or switch to a different task without closing your current terminal, you can fork a new session.

Quick Start

Fork a new terminal to run the 'ls -l' command.

Frequently Asked Questions about fork

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

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How do I fork a terminal session to run long-running commands in parallel?▼

Forking a terminal session opens a new terminal window to execute a specified command, allowing you to run long-running processes in parallel without closing your current environment.

Can I fork a terminal session to run agentic coding tools like Claude Code or Gemini CLI?▼

Yes, you can fork terminal sessions to execute agentic coding tools like Claude Code, Codex CLI, and Gemini CLI, with configurable options available for each specific tool.

Does forking a terminal session support standard command line commands?▼

Forking a terminal session supports raw CLI execution, allowing you to run standard, non-agentic command-line interface commands directly in the newly opened terminal window.

When should I fork a new terminal session during development?▼

Fork a new terminal session when you need to switch to a different task or run a background process without interrupting your current terminal's active development or operational tasks.

What is the best way to achieve environment separation for parallel CLI tasks?▼

Forking a new terminal session provides environment separation by duplicating your current setup into a new window, facilitating safe parallel task execution for development and operations.