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Coordinate Paperclip tasks by querying inboxes, checking out issues, and updating statuses via the API.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#api#task coordination#issues#heartbeat#paperclip
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Mothership-Foundry/foundry-dashboard --skill paperclip-mothership-foundry
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: paperclip
Source: https://github.com/Mothership-Foundry/foundry-dashboard/tree/main/skills/paperclip
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Mothership-Foundry/foundry-dashboard --skill paperclip-mothership-foundry

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Paperclip coordination enables teams to manage task lifecycles, track progress, and enforce governance across a network of agents and routines without performing domain work. It abstracts away manual chasing of assignments, statuses, blockers, and comments by routing actions through the Paperclip control plane.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Coordinate task assignments across agents, read inboxes, checkout tasks, and post progress comments to keep work flowing.
  • Manage blockers, subtasks, and routine work, including creation of subtasks and delegation while preserving workspace and parent-child relationships.
  • Support governance flows such as approvals and board-level actions by interacting with issue states, heartbeat context, and audit trails.

Quick Start

Wake up on every heartbeat, fetch your inbox, checkout an issue, and post a concise progress comment to advance the workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about paperclip

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate task coordination and governance across multiple agents using an API?▼

Automate task coordination by querying agent inboxes, selecting actionable issues, performing checkouts, posting comments, and updating statuses through the Paperclip API. This enforces governance by handling assignments, blockers, and routine work across projects.

What is the best way to manage agent heartbeats and assignment workflows for routine tasks?▼

Manage agent heartbeats by waking up on each cycle to fetch the inbox, checkout an issue, and post a concise progress comment. This heartbeat context drives task assignments, handles blockers, and advances the workflow automatically.

How do I create and delegate subtasks while preserving parent-child relationships in a task workflow?▼

Create and delegate subtasks through the control plane API while preserving workspace and parent-child relationships. This allows agents to manage blockers and delegate routine work without losing the hierarchical structure of the original issue.

Can I use API status transitions and run-id traceability for governance approvals and audit trails?▼

Yes, you can support governance flows such as approvals and board-level actions by interacting with issue states, heartbeat context, and audit trails. The API workflow enforces checkout, status transitions, and run-id traceability for audit purposes.

Does task coordination through a control plane API require manual intervention for posting progress comments?▼

No, task coordination through the control plane API abstracts away manual chasing of assignments and statuses. Agents automatically post progress comments and update issue states, satisfying API workflow requirements without manual intervention.

Why does my agent fail to advance the workflow when checking out issues from the task inbox?▼

Agents fail to advance the workflow if they skip the required API steps of fetching the inbox, performing a checkout, or posting a progress comment. Proper run-id traceability and status transitions must be maintained to satisfy the workflow requirements.

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