Swarm Orchestration

Orchestrate multi-agent swarms with mesh, hierarchical, or adaptive topologies.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ruvnet/ruvector --skill swarm-orchestration-ruvnet
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Skill: Swarm Orchestration
Source: https://github.com/ruvnet/ruvector/tree/main/.claude/skills/swarm-orchestration
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ruvnet/ruvector --skill swarm-orchestration-ruvnet

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Orchestrates multi-agent swarms to enable scalable, coordinated task execution across many agents, removing the bottleneck of single-threaded execution and enabling complex AI workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Topology patterns: mesh, hierarchical, and adaptive topologies with automatic task distribution.
  • Advanced coordination and memory sharing: cross-agent communication, shared state, and hooks integration.
  • Fault-tolerant orchestration and dynamic load balancing for resilient workflows.
  • Use Case: Orchestrate a team of specialist agents to implement a complex software feature with parallel tasks and dependency management.

Quick Start

Initialize a swarm with mesh topology and up to 5 agents: npx agentic-flow hooks swarm-init --topology mesh --max-agents 5

Spawn agents for roles: npx agentic-flow hooks agent-spawn --type coder npx agentic-flow hooks agent-spawn --type tester npx agentic-flow hooks agent-spawn --type reviewer

Orchestrate tasks in parallel: npx agentic-flow hooks task-orchestrate --task "Build REST API with tests" --mode parallel

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 to execute parallel tasks in a distributed workflow?

Multi-agent orchestration coordinates distributed AI workflows using mesh, hierarchical, or adaptive topologies with automatic task distribution. It enables cross-agent communication and shared state management to execute parallel tasks across specialized agents.

How do I scale complex AI workflows without hitting single-threaded execution bottlenecks?

Scaling complex AI workflows requires a swarm orchestration framework that provides dynamic load balancing and fault tolerance. This approach removes single-threaded execution bottlenecks by distributing work across multiple specialized agents in parallel.

Do I need Node.js and agentic-flow to set up multi-agent task orchestration?

Yes, setting up this multi-agent task orchestration requires Node.js 18+ and agentic-flow v1.5.11 or higher. These dependencies provide the foundational hooks needed to initialize swarms and spawn specialized agents like coders and testers.

Can I use mesh topology to distribute tasks across a team of specialist agents for software development?

Yes, you can initialize a swarm with mesh topology to distribute tasks across specialist agents for software development. This supports dynamic load balancing and fault-tolerant orchestration for complex, parallel feature implementation.

What is the best way to handle fault tolerance and memory coordination in distributed AI systems?

The best way to handle fault tolerance and memory coordination in distributed AI systems is using a dedicated swarm orchestration framework. It provides cross-agent communication, shared state management, and resilient workflow execution across mesh or hierarchical network topologies.