hive-workflow

Automate issue tracking and task management with a git-backed hive system.

1|Updated Mar 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ImBIOS/swarm-tools --skill hive-workflow-imbios
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hive-workflow
Source: https://github.com/ImBIOS/swarm-tools/tree/main/packages/opencode-swarm-plugin/examples/skill/hive-workflow
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ImBIOS/swarm-tools --skill hive-workflow-imbios

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Hive Workflow enables AI agents to coordinate work by providing a local, git-backed system for creating, updating, and tracking issues and tasks, reducing duplication and miscommunication.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Git-backed hive for persistent task tracking across sessions.
  • Structured cells for bugs, features, tasks, etc., with state transitions such as open → in_progress → closed.
  • Epic management and swarm coordination for parallel work.
  • Use cases include coordinating bug fixes, feature development, and epic initiatives in AI agent swarms.

Quick Start

Initialize a hive in your repository and create a first cell to begin tracking work.

Frequently Asked Questions about hive-workflow

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

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How do I coordinate task tracking for AI agents using git?

Git-backed task tracking for AI agents uses a local hive system to create and update issues, enabling swarm coordination and persistent state synchronization across sessions. It reduces duplication by managing work locally.

What is a local-first hive system for AI workflow management?

A local-first hive system is a git-backed issue tracking architecture that manages bugs, features, and epics for AI agents. It applies structured cells with state transitions like open to in_progress to closed to coordinate parallel workers.

How do I manage epic initiatives and parallel work in an AI swarm?

Epic management in an AI swarm involves creating structured cells for features or tasks and coordinating state transitions across multiple workers. This local hive approach synchronizes parallel work via git-backed commands to track progress.

Can I use hive commands to synchronize issue state transitions across sessions?

Yes, hive commands support git-backed synchronization for issue state transitions, allowing AI agents to persist cell updates like open to closed across sessions. This ensures consistent task tracking without requiring external databases.

Do I need external dependencies to track bugs and features with a local hive?

No external dependencies are required to track bugs and features with a local hive. The system operates entirely local-first, using your existing git repository to back task management and synchronize issue states for AI agents.

When should I use a local hive workflow instead of other task management tools?

Use a local hive workflow when you need git-backed issue tracking and epic management for coordinating AI agent swarms without external databases. It is ideal for reducing miscommunication in local-first development environments.