swarmclaw

Manage SwarmClaw agents, tasks, chats, schedules, and memory through the CLI.

Updated Jun 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/redlanternstudios/swarmclaw --skill swarmclaw-redlanternstudios
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Skill: swarmclaw
Source: https://github.com/redlanternstudios/swarmclaw/tree/main/swarmclaw
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/redlanternstudios/swarmclaw --skill swarmclaw-redlanternstudios

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires @swarmclawai/swarmclaw.

What problem does it solve? Coordinating a fleet of AI agents across a SwarmClaw instance requires many manual dashboard operations. This Skill exposes the full SwarmClaw CLI so you can dispatch work, monitor agent status, schedule recurring jobs, and manage memory, goals, and connectors directly from conversation. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Agent Fleet Management: List, create, update, clone, and monitor agents, then check live status across chats and tasks. - Work Orchestration: Create and assign tasks, run multi-agent chatrooms, set hierarchical goals, and automate recurring work with cron schedules. - Memory & Knowledge: Store long-term agent memories, manage knowledge sources with hygiene maintenance, and search across all resources. - Use Case: Ask to have your research agent analyze competitor pricing — the Skill finds the agent ID, creates a task via swarmclaw tasks create, and confirms the assignment. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to list your SwarmClaw agents and show what each one is currently working on.

Frequently Asked Questions about swarmclaw

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

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How do I assign a task to a SwarmClaw agent?

Run swarmclaw agents list --json to find the agent ID, then use swarmclaw tasks create with a JSON data payload containing the title, description, and agentId. The agent picks up the task from the task board automatically.

How do I check what my SwarmClaw agents are doing?

Combine swarmclaw agents list --json, swarmclaw chats list --json, and swarmclaw tasks list --json --query status=in_progress. This shows which agents are idle, which have active chat sessions, and which tasks are in progress.

What do I need to set up the SwarmClaw CLI?

Install with npm i -g @swarmclawai/swarmclaw, then set the SWARMCLAW_ACCESS_KEY environment variable shown on first run. The default URL is http://localhost:3456, overridable with SWARMCLAW_URL or --base-url.

Can SwarmClaw schedule recurring agent work?

Yes, use swarmclaw schedules create with a cron expression, agent ID, and message. For example, cron 0 9 * * * triggers a daily 9am report. Schedules can be updated, triggered manually, or deleted.

What should I do when the SwarmClaw instance is unreachable?

Run swarmclaw setup doctor --json to run diagnostics and report the findings before retrying. For quick health checks, swarmclaw system status --json is lightweight and safe for repeated polling.

How do I stop all autonomous SwarmClaw agents in an emergency?

Run swarmclaw autonomy estop-set with a JSON body setting engaged to true. This engages the emergency stop across all autonomous agents and halts autonomous execution immediately.