using-nodes

Coordinate NodeSupervisor sessions via sp node commands without direct work.

4|1|Updated Nov 1, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/xtrm-dev/specialists --skill using-nodes
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: using-nodes
Source: https://github.com/xtrm-dev/specialists/tree/main/config/skills/using-nodes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xtrm-dev/specialists --skill using-nodes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill lets a CLI coordinator manage NodeSupervisor sessions without directly reading files, writing code, or performing the task work itself.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pure orchestration of specialist members through status checks, member spawning, phase waits, and result synthesis.
  • Strict node identity discipline using the SPECIALISTS_NODE_ID environment variable and JSON command responses.
  • Fits phased workflows such as exploration, design, implementation, review, fix loops, and operator handoff when a run reaches a waiting state.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to coordinate a NodeSupervisor session by checking node status, spawning the needed members, waiting for the phase to finish, and summarizing the results.

Frequently Asked Questions about using-nodes

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I orchestrate specialist agents without the coordinator performing the task work directly?

Specialist agent orchestration is managed by a NodeSupervisor that enforces phase barriers and prevents the CLI coordinator from directly reading files or writing code, keeping it purely supervisory.

What is the best way to manage CLI automation workflows across exploration, design, and implementation phases?

Managing CLI automation workflows requires enforcing strict phase barriers and using JSON state handling to coordinate specialist members across exploration, design, and implementation phases.

How does environment-based node identity work for specialist agent orchestration?

Environment-based node identity uses the SPECIALISTS_NODE_ID variable to enforce strict node discipline, ensuring each specialist agent operates within its designated phase boundary during orchestration.

Can I use this orchestration approach for fix loops and operator handoff waiting states?

Yes, this orchestration approach applies to fix loops and operator handoff by enforcing bounded error recovery, persisted result retrieval, and operator-only closure when a run reaches a waiting state.

Why should a CLI coordinator avoid performing direct work in specialist agent orchestration?

A CLI coordinator should avoid direct work to maintain pure orchestration, delegating tasks to specialist members through status checks, member spawning, phase waits, and result synthesis.

How do I handle JSON state and persisted results in a NodeSupervisor session?

Handling JSON state involves strict JSON command responses and persisted result retrieval, allowing the coordinator to synthesize outputs after waiting for a specialist member phase to finish.