interlock

Reserve files and coordinate multi-agent edits via messaging queue.

3|1|Updated Feb 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mistakeknot/Demarch --skill interlock
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: interlock
Source: https://github.com/mistakeknot/Demarch/tree/main/.gemini/generated-skills/interlock
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mistakeknot/Demarch --skill interlock

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents multiple agents from simultaneously editing the same files, ensuring data integrity and avoiding merge conflicts by managing file reservations and facilitating negotiation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • File Reservation: Agents can reserve files before editing to prevent conflicts.
  • Conflict Checking: Perform dry-runs to check for potential file access conflicts.
  • Agent Coordination: Facilitates communication and negotiation between agents regarding file access.
  • Use Case: When multiple agents are working on a codebase, interlock ensures that only one agent modifies a specific file at a time, preventing accidental overwrites and streamlining the development process.

Quick Start

Use the interlock skill to reserve the file 'main.py' for editing.

Frequently Asked Questions about interlock

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I prevent multiple agents from editing the same file simultaneously?

You can prevent concurrent file modification conflicts by using a messaging queue to manage inter-agent file reservation. This allows agents to reserve files before editing, ensuring only one agent modifies a specific file at a time.

What is inter-agent file reservation and how does it work?

Inter-agent file reservation is a coordination mechanism that prevents data integrity issues in multi-agent systems. It uses a messaging queue to manage file access, allowing agents to reserve files, check for conflicts, and negotiate access with configurable timeouts.

Can I perform a dry-run to check for file access conflicts in multi-agent systems?

Yes, you can perform a dry-run to check for potential file access conflicts before editing. This conflict checking feature allows agents to verify file availability and negotiate access through direct messaging and escalation paths.

How do agents negotiate file access when conflicts occur?

Agents negotiate file access through direct messaging and coordination protocols within the messaging queue. The system supports configurable timeouts and escalation paths to resolve multi-agent file access disputes and prevent accidental overwrites.

What's the best way to coordinate multi-agent systems editing a shared codebase?

The best way to coordinate multi-agent codebase editing is through a file reservation system using a messaging queue. This approach manages concurrent access, facilitates agent communication, and streamlines the development process by preventing merge conflicts.

How do I release a file reservation after an agent finishes editing?

You can release a file reservation using the messaging queue's release functionality. Releasing the reservation frees the file for other agents to reserve, ensuring continuous workflow and preventing deadlocks in multi-agent coordination.