multi-agent-patterns

Coordinate multiple agents with supervisor, swarm, and hierarchical patterns.

Updated Mar 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/marinvch/ai-os --skill multi-agent-patterns-marinvch
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Skill: multi-agent-patterns
Source: https://github.com/marinvch/ai-os/tree/main/.agents/skills/context-engineering-collection/skills/multi-agent-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/marinvch/ai-os --skill multi-agent-patterns-marinvch

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Orchestrates multiple language-model agents to tackle tasks that exceed a single context window, enabling parallel work and structured handoffs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Supervisor/Orchestrator pattern to coordinate workers and synthesize results.
  • Peer-to-Peer/Swarm for direct handoffs and shared task execution.
  • Hierarchical coordination for layered planning and execution.
  • Use cases include complex research, large-scale data analysis, and cross-domain project coordination.

Quick Start

Run the coordination demo to see supervisor, handoffs, and consensus patterns in action.

Frequently Asked Questions about multi-agent-patterns

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

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How do I coordinate multiple agents to overcome a single context window limit?

Multi-agent coordination overcomes single context limits by orchestrating multiple language-model agents to tackle complex tasks in parallel, enabling structured handoffs and cross-domain execution. It applies supervisor, swarm, and hierarchical patterns to synthesize results.

What is the best way to structure handoffs between agents during complex research?

Structured handoffs during complex research are managed through a modular coordination framework implementing a handoff protocol and consensus management. This ensures seamless task execution and result synthesis across supervisor or peer-to-peer swarm patterns.

When do I need a hierarchical coordination pattern for large-scale data analysis?

Hierarchical coordination is needed for large-scale data analysis when tasks require layered planning and execution. It orchestrates multiple agents to handle complex, cross-domain project coordination that exceeds a single agent's processing capacity.

Can I extend the coordination framework with custom workers for parallel exploration?

Yes, the modular coordination framework can be extended with custom workers for parallel exploration. It implements a supervisor, handoff protocol, consensus management, and failure handling to support specialized task execution.

How does fault-tolerance and consensus management work in multi-agent orchestration?

Fault-tolerance and consensus management in multi-agent orchestration work through a modular framework that handles failures and manages agreement among agents. This ensures coordinated reasoning continues reliably during complex cross-domain tasks.