kanban-worker

Orchestrate autonomous agent task lifecycles within a Kanban-based project management system.

1|Updated May 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/projectedanx/hermes-agent --skill kanban-worker-projectedanx
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: kanban-worker
Source: https://github.com/projectedanx/hermes-agent/tree/main/skills/devops/kanban-worker
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/projectedanx/hermes-agent --skill kanban-worker-projectedanx

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill manages the lifecycle of autonomous agents within a Kanban-based workflow, ensuring tasks are executed, tracked, and handed off correctly without manual oversight.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Lifecycle Management: Automates the orient, work, heartbeat, and completion phases of agent tasks.
  • Structured Handoffs: Provides standardized metadata shapes for coding, research, and review tasks to ensure downstream compatibility.
  • Use Case: When an agent is dispatched to fix a bug, this skill handles the workspace setup, monitors progress via heartbeats, and ensures the final code review or completion status is properly formatted for the Kanban dashboard.

Quick Start

Use the kanban-worker skill to initialize your task environment and begin processing the assigned workflow steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about kanban-worker

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

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How do I automate autonomous agent task lifecycle management in a Kanban workflow?

You can automate autonomous agent task lifecycle management by orchestrating the orient, work, heartbeat, and completion phases within a Kanban-based project system. This ensures tasks are executed, tracked, and handed off correctly without manual oversight.

What is multi-agent collaboration handoff protocol for task management?

Multi-agent collaboration handoff protocols provide standardized metadata shapes for coding, research, and review tasks. This ensures downstream compatibility and structured cross-agent communication during autonomous workflow orchestration.

How do I handle task retries and block conditions for autonomous agents?

You can handle task retries and block conditions for autonomous agents using robust error handling built into the workflow orchestration. This manages cross-agent communication and prevents silent failures during task execution.

Does multi-agent Kanban workflow orchestration support workspace isolation?

Yes, multi-agent Kanban workflow orchestration supports workspace isolation to prevent conflicts between concurrent tasks. This ensures autonomous agents operate in separated environments during the task lifecycle.

Can I use structured metadata reporting for coding and research tasks in autonomous workflows?

Yes, you can use structured metadata reporting to format coding, research, and review tasks in autonomous workflows. This ensures the final completion status is properly formatted for the Kanban dashboard.

What's the best way to monitor autonomous agent progress via heartbeats in task management?

The best way to monitor autonomous agent progress is through heartbeat phases within the task lifecycle. This tracks ongoing execution and ensures the agent is actively processing the assigned workflow steps.