swain-helm

Manage swain-helm bridge lifecycle and watchdog health via CLI.

2|Updated Mar 7, 2026

Search Tags:#health-check #project-configuration #watchdog #bridge-management #zulip #swain-helm #opencode-serve

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npx skills add https://github.com/cristoslc/swain --skill swain-helm

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Skill: swain-helm
Source: https://github.com/cristoslc/swain/tree/main/skills/swain-helm
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cristoslc/swain --skill swain-helm

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Start, stop, and monitor the swain-helm bridge system and its watchdog to keep project bridges and opencode serve running reliably across devices.

Core Features & Use Cases

Start and stop the watchdog daemon and per-project bridges.
Monitor bridge health, opencode serve status, and per-project configurations.
Use Case: When onboarding a new project, provision and register it so its bridge starts automatically on session startup.

Quick Start

Run swain-helm host up to start the watchdog and activate all configured bridges.

Frequently Asked Questions about swain-helm

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

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How do I automate starting and stopping Zulip bridges for multiple projects?▼

Automate Zulip bridge lifecycle management by running command-driven CLI operations to start, stop, provision, and monitor per-project bridge configurations across devices.

What is a bridge watchdog daemon and how does it keep sessions running reliably?▼

A bridge watchdog daemon monitors bridge health and opencode serve status, automatically applying health checks to maintain reliable session control across configured devices.

How do I provision a new project bridge so it starts automatically on session startup?▼

Provision and register a new project bridge using CLI commands to configure it, ensuring the bridge starts automatically on session startup alongside the watchdog daemon.

Can I monitor opencode serve health and per-project configurations from a CLI workflow?▼

Monitor opencode serve health and per-project configurations through clear status reporting within a command-driven CLI workflow that includes automatic health checks.

Do I need specific dependencies installed to manage bridge configurations across devices?▼

No specific dependencies are required to manage bridge configurations across devices, as the system operates independently through command-driven CLI commands and built-in health checks.

Why are my project bridges not starting automatically when I bring up the host?▼

Project bridges fail to start automatically if they are not properly provisioned and registered, or if the watchdog daemon is inactive when running the host startup command.