pi-agent

Orchestrate persistent coding agent sessions via bidirectional JSON-RPC.

2|Updated Apr 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ShaggyD/agent-toolkit --skill pi-agent-shaggyd
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: pi-agent
Source: https://github.com/ShaggyD/agent-toolkit/tree/main/autonomous-agents/pi-agent
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ShaggyD/agent-toolkit --skill pi-agent-shaggyd

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the issue of coding agents losing context, state, and session continuity when terminal sessions break, auth expires, or network connections drop during long-running development tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Session Continuity: Maintains durable, resumable coding sessions that survive terminal restarts and network blips.
  • Structured RPC Orchestration: Provides a robust JSON-based command interface for multi-turn coding tasks, event streaming, and failure recovery.
  • Use Case: When performing complex multi-file refactoring or research, use this skill to delegate the entire workflow to a persistent agent that handles file reading, test execution, and git operations sequentially without manual intervention.

Quick Start

Start a new persistent coding session in the current project directory by running the pi agent in rpc mode.

Frequently Asked Questions about pi-agent

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

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How do I maintain coding agent session continuity after a terminal restart?

Coding agent session continuity is maintained through a durable, stateful orchestration interface that persists session data via a bidirectional JSON-RPC protocol. This allows long-running development workflows to automatically resume without losing context or state.

What is JSON-RPC orchestration for automated development workflows?

JSON-RPC orchestration for automated development workflows is a structured command interface that manages multi-turn coding tasks. It provides reliable event streaming and failure recovery to coordinate complex sequences like file reading and test execution.

How do I automate multi-file refactoring and test-driven development cycles?

You automate multi-file refactoring and test-driven development cycles by delegating the entire workflow to a persistent coding agent. The agent sequentially handles file reading, test execution, and git operations without manual intervention.

Can I use a stateful coding agent for multi-turn research and git commit organization?

Yes, you can use a stateful coding agent for multi-turn research and git commit organization. It orchestrates these complex development workflows sequentially, maintaining state across interactions to ensure reliable task completion.

Does session persistence work across network drops and expired authentication?

Yes, session persistence works across network drops and expired authentication. The orchestration interface ensures reliable failure recovery, allowing resumable coding sessions to survive connection losses and terminal interruptions.