Swarm Orchestration

Orchestrate multi-agent swarms for parallel and pipeline task execution with agentic-flow.

Updated Mar 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bjorkgard/convention-hosts --skill swarm-orchestration-bjorkgard
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Skill: Swarm Orchestration
Source: https://github.com/bjorkgard/convention-hosts/tree/main/.agents/skills/swarm-orchestration
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bjorkgard/convention-hosts --skill swarm-orchestration-bjorkgard

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of managing and coordinating multiple AI agents to work together on complex tasks, enabling distributed problem-solving and scalable AI systems.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-Agent Coordination: Orchestrates swarms of agents using various topologies (mesh, hierarchical, adaptive).
  • Task Distribution: Dynamically assigns and balances tasks across agents for efficient parallel or pipeline execution.
  • Use Case: Building a complex software feature that requires distinct agents for coding, testing, and code review, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficient delivery.

Quick Start

Initialize a mesh swarm with up to 5 agents and spawn a coder, tester, and reviewer agent.

Frequently Asked Questions about Swarm Orchestration

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

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How do I coordinate multiple AI agents for parallel task execution?

Multi-agent coordination is managed by orchestrating swarms using topologies like mesh, hierarchical, or adaptive. This dynamically assigns and balances tasks across agents for efficient parallel or pipeline execution in distributed AI systems.

What is dynamic topology adaptation in distributed AI systems?

Dynamic topology adaptation in distributed AI systems allows a multi-agent swarm to reconfigure its coordination structure on the fly. It supports load balancing and fault tolerance by adjusting how agents interact during complex task execution.

Do I need Node.js and agentic-flow to run multi-agent swarms?

Yes, running multi-agent swarms requires agentic-flow v3.0.0-alpha.1 or higher and Node.js 18+. These dependencies provide the foundational framework needed to initialize the swarm and spawn individual agents.

How do I set up a mesh swarm for coding, testing, and code review agents?

To set up a mesh swarm, you initialize it with a specified agent capacity and then spawn distinct agents for coding, testing, and reviewing. This ensures seamless collaboration and efficient delivery for complex software features.

What is the best way to handle load balancing and fault tolerance in multi-agent workflows?

The best way to handle load balancing and fault tolerance in multi-agent workflows is using an orchestration layer that supports dynamic topology adaptation. It continuously redistributes tasks across available agents to prevent bottlenecks.