parallel-cli

Orchestrate web research tasks with Parallel CLI to produce structured JSON results.

Updated Apr 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Harries/hermes-agent --skill parallel-cli-harries
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: parallel-cli
Source: https://github.com/Harries/hermes-agent/tree/main/optional-skills/research/parallel-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Harries/hermes-agent --skill parallel-cli-harries

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This optional vendor skill enables orchestrated web search, extraction, deep research, enrichment, FindAll-style discovery, and monitoring via Parallel CLI, delivering structured, machine-readable results for downstream automation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Orchestrated web searches with JSON outputs for easy ingestion into agents and dashboards.
  • Multi-step research workflows including extraction, enrichment, and entity discovery across multiple sources.
  • Asynchronous and long-running task management with status/poll and monitoring capabilities.
  • Use case: quickly gather and summarize competitor information from multiple sources into a structured JSON report.

Quick Start

Run a quick web search with parallel-cli search and review the JSON output.

Frequently Asked Questions about parallel-cli

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate web research and get structured JSON output for downstream analysis?

You can orchestrate web research tasks using Parallel CLI to produce structured, machine-readable JSON results. This enables fast one-shot lookups, cross-source discovery, and long-running asynchronous workflows for downstream automation.

What is the best way to monitor diverse domains and enrich data asynchronously?

Asynchronous monitoring and data enrichment are handled via explicit flags for the monitor and enrich commands. The CLI manages long-running task workflows, allowing you to poll status and retrieve structured JSON results across diverse domains.

Can I use Parallel CLI for fast one-shot web searches and entity discovery?

Yes, Parallel CLI supports fast one-shot lookups using the search command, alongside FindAll-style entity discovery. Both operations require explicit flags and output structured JSON data ready for ingestion into agents or dashboards.

Do I need authentication to run non-interactive web extraction with Parallel CLI?

Authentication is required to execute non-interactive web extraction operations. The CLI mandates explicit flags for the extract command and operates asynchronously to deliver structured JSON outputs without requiring user interaction.

How do I extract and summarize competitor information from multiple sources into a JSON report?

You can execute multi-step research workflows using the search and extract commands to gather competitor information. The CLI orchestrates cross-source discovery and outputs a structured JSON report for immediate downstream analysis.

Why does my Parallel CLI search require explicit flags for non-interactive operation?

Explicit flags are required for commands like search, extract, and enrich to ensure non-interactive operation. This design enforces structured, asynchronous task execution and guarantees machine-readable JSON output for downstream automation.