Infinite Agent Loop — Multi-Agent Swarm Mode
Inspired by Nicholas Carlini's experiment of using 16 Claude instances to autonomously build a C compiler. No master agent. Pure git self-organisation. Each agent independently claims tasks, writes code, and pushes.
Trigger Conditions
Use this skill when the user mentions "swarm mode", "multi-agent parallel", "infinite loop", "agent swarm", or "launch swarm".
Prerequisites
- tmux (
brew install tmux) - Claude CLI (already installed)
- A git repository (existing or new)
Usage Workflow
Step 1: Describe the Project
The user tells me:
- Project directory path (must be a git repository)
- Project goal and overall description
- Initial task list (or let the agents break it down themselves)
- Number of agents (default: 8)
- Code standards and test commands
Step 2: Initialise the Project
bash SKILL_DIR/scripts/setup_project.sh <project-directory>
This creates the following inside the project:
AGENT_PROMPT.md— Generated from a template; I customise it based on user requirementsTASKS.md— Initial task checklistcurrent_tasks/— Task claim directoryagent_logs/— Logs directory
I then customise AGENT_PROMPT.md using references/agent-prompt-template.md, filling in project-specific details.
Step 3: Launch the Swarm
bash SKILL_DIR/scripts/start_swarm.sh <number-of-agents> <project-directory>
This will:
- Create a git worktree for each agent (shared
.gitobject store — no disk waste) - Create a tmux session with one pane per agent
- Each agent enters an infinite loop: pull → claim task → execute → push → next task
Step 4: Open the Dashboard
python3 SKILL_DIR/scripts/dashboard.py <project-directory> 8420
Open http://localhost:8420 in your browser to:
- View all agent statuses, git log, and task progress in real time
- View the latest logs for each agent
- Send instructions directly to agents via the input box (written to HUMAN_INPUT.md)
- Stop all agents with one click
You can also monitor via the command line:
# Terminal status
bash SKILL_DIR/scripts/status.sh <project-directory>
# Send instructions
bash SKILL_DIR/scripts/send_input.sh <project-directory> "your instruction"
# Attach to tmux directly to observe
tmux attach -t swarm-<project-name>
Step 5: Stop the Swarm
bash SKILL_DIR/scripts/stop_swarm.sh <project-directory>
Automatically stops all agents, merges branches, and cleans up worktrees.
Core Mechanisms
Git Self-Organisation Coordination
- Each agent claims tasks via
current_tasks/*.lockfiles - Agents track global progress through
TASKS.md - Agents understand other agents' work via
git log - Conflicts are resolved by agents themselves
Git Worktree Isolation
- No need for multiple clones — uses
git worktreefor isolation - All worktrees share the same
.gitobject store - Each agent works independently in its own worktree
Infinite Loop
- Each agent automatically begins the next session after completing one
- Uses
git pullto fetch the latest work from other agents - Sleep intervals between sessions prevent API rate limiting
Key Configuration
| Parameter | Default | Description |
param($m)
$inner = $m.Groups[1].Value
# Split by | and fix each cell separator
$cells = $inner -split '\|'
$fixedCells = $cells | ForEach-Object {
$cell = ---
name: huashu-agent-swarm description: Multi-agent swarm parallel collaboration using pure git self-organisation, ideal for large-scale project development. Use when the user mentions "swarm mode", "multi-agent", "parallel development", or "agent swarm".
Infinite Agent Loop — Multi-Agent Swarm Mode
Inspired by Nicholas Carlini's experiment of using 16 Claude instances to autonomously build a C compiler. No master agent. Pure git self-organisation. Each agent independently claims tasks, writes code, and pushes.
Trigger Conditions
Use this skill when the user mentions "swarm mode", "multi-agent parallel", "infinite loop", "agent swarm", or "launch swarm".
Prerequisites
- tmux (
brew install tmux) - Claude CLI (already installed)
- A git repository (existing or new)
Usage Workflow
Step 1: Describe the Project
The user tells me:
- Project directory path (must be a git repository)
- Project goal and overall description
- Initial task list (or let the agents break it down themselves)
- Number of agents (default: 8)
- Code standards and test commands
Step 2: Initialise the Project
bash SKILL_DIR/scripts/setup_project.sh <project-directory>
This creates the following inside the project:
AGENT_PROMPT.md— Generated from a template; I customise it based on user requirementsTASKS.md— Initial task checklistcurrent_tasks/— Task claim directoryagent_logs/— Logs directory
I then customise AGENT_PROMPT.md using references/agent-prompt-template.md, filling in project-specific details.
Step 3: Launch the Swarm
bash SKILL_DIR/scripts/start_swarm.sh <number-of-agents> <project-directory>
This will:
- Create a git worktree for each agent (shared
.gitobject store — no disk waste) - Create a tmux session with one pane per agent
- Each agent enters an infinite loop: pull → claim task → execute → push → next task
Step 4: Open the Dashboard
python3 SKILL_DIR/scripts/dashboard.py <project-directory> 8420
Open http://localhost:8420 in your browser to:
- View all agent statuses, git log, and task progress in real time
- View the latest logs for each agent
- Send instructions directly to agents via the input box (written to HUMAN_INPUT.md)
- Stop all agents with one click
You can also monitor via the command line:
# Terminal status
bash SKILL_DIR/scripts/status.sh <project-directory>
# Send instructions
bash SKILL_DIR/scripts/send_input.sh <project-directory> "your instruction"
# Attach to tmux directly to observe
tmux attach -t swarm-<project-name>
Step 5: Stop the Swarm
bash SKILL_DIR/scripts/stop_swarm.sh <project-directory>
Automatically stops all agents, merges branches, and cleans up worktrees.
Core Mechanisms
Git Self-Organisation Coordination
- Each agent claims tasks via
current_tasks/*.lockfiles - Agents track global progress through
TASKS.md - Agents understand other agents' work via
git log - Conflicts are resolved by agents themselves
Git Worktree Isolation
- No need for multiple clones — uses
git worktreefor isolation - All worktrees share the same
.gitobject store - Each agent works independently in its own worktree
Infinite Loop
- Each agent automatically begins the next session after completing one
- Uses
git pullto fetch the latest work from other agents - Sleep intervals between sessions prevent API rate limiting
Key Configuration
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of agents | 8 | Can be specified at launch |
| Sleep interval | 5 seconds | Adjustable in agent_loop.sh |
| Model | claude-opus-4-6 | Adjustable in agent_loop.sh |
Risks and Mitigations
| Risk | Mitigation |
|---|---|
| API rate limiting | Sleep intervals + adjustable agent count |
| Merge conflicts | AGENT_PROMPT guides small, granular commits |
| Infinite loop doing useless work | Log monitoring + stop conditions |
| Disk space | stop_swarm.sh auto-cleans |
| Cost spiral | Limit session count in AGENT_PROMPT |
By Huashu | AI Native Coder · Independent Developer WeChat Official Account "Huashu" | 300k+ followers | AI Tools & Productivity Flagship products: Kitty Catchlight (AppStore Paid Rankings Top 1) · Play DeepSeek with One Book .Trim() if ($cell -match '^:?-+:? | Number of agents | 8 | Can be specified at launch | | Sleep interval | 5 seconds | Adjustable in agent_loop.sh | | Model | claude-opus-4-6 | Adjustable in agent_loop.sh |
Risks and Mitigations
| Risk | Mitigation |
|---|---|
| API rate limiting | Sleep intervals + adjustable agent count |
| Merge conflicts | AGENT_PROMPT guides small, granular commits |
| Infinite loop doing useless work | Log monitoring + stop conditions |
| Disk space | stop_swarm.sh auto-cleans |
| Cost spiral | Limit session count in AGENT_PROMPT |
By Huashu | AI Native Coder · Independent Developer WeChat Official Account "Huashu" | 300k+ followers | AI Tools & Productivity Flagship products: Kitty Catchlight (AppStore Paid Rankings Top 1) · Play DeepSeek with One Book ) { " $cell " } else { " $cell " } } '|' + ($fixedCells -join '|') + '|'
| Number of agents | 8 | Can be specified at launch | | Sleep interval | 5 seconds | Adjustable in agent_loop.sh | | Model | claude-opus-4-6 | Adjustable in agent_loop.sh |
Risks and Mitigations
| Risk | Mitigation |
param($m)
$inner = $m.Groups[1].Value
# Split by | and fix each cell separator
$cells = $inner -split '\|'
$fixedCells = $cells | ForEach-Object {
$cell = ---
name: huashu-agent-swarm description: Multi-agent swarm parallel collaboration using pure git self-organisation, ideal for large-scale project development. Use when the user mentions "swarm mode", "multi-agent", "parallel development", or "agent swarm".
Infinite Agent Loop — Multi-Agent Swarm Mode
Inspired by Nicholas Carlini's experiment of using 16 Claude instances to autonomously build a C compiler. No master agent. Pure git self-organisation. Each agent independently claims tasks, writes code, and pushes.
Trigger Conditions
Use this skill when the user mentions "swarm mode", "multi-agent parallel", "infinite loop", "agent swarm", or "launch swarm".
Prerequisites
- tmux (
brew install tmux) - Claude CLI (already installed)
- A git repository (existing or new)
Usage Workflow
Step 1: Describe the Project
The user tells me:
- Project directory path (must be a git repository)
- Project goal and overall description
- Initial task list (or let the agents break it down themselves)
- Number of agents (default: 8)
- Code standards and test commands
Step 2: Initialise the Project
bash SKILL_DIR/scripts/setup_project.sh <project-directory>
This creates the following inside the project:
AGENT_PROMPT.md— Generated from a template; I customise it based on user requirementsTASKS.md— Initial task checklistcurrent_tasks/— Task claim directoryagent_logs/— Logs directory
I then customise AGENT_PROMPT.md using references/agent-prompt-template.md, filling in project-specific details.
Step 3: Launch the Swarm
bash SKILL_DIR/scripts/start_swarm.sh <number-of-agents> <project-directory>
This will:
- Create a git worktree for each agent (shared
.gitobject store — no disk waste) - Create a tmux session with one pane per agent
- Each agent enters an infinite loop: pull → claim task → execute → push → next task
Step 4: Open the Dashboard
python3 SKILL_DIR/scripts/dashboard.py <project-directory> 8420
Open http://localhost:8420 in your browser to:
- View all agent statuses, git log, and task progress in real time
- View the latest logs for each agent
- Send instructions directly to agents via the input box (written to HUMAN_INPUT.md)
- Stop all agents with one click
You can also monitor via the command line:
# Terminal status
bash SKILL_DIR/scripts/status.sh <project-directory>
# Send instructions
bash SKILL_DIR/scripts/send_input.sh <project-directory> "your instruction"
# Attach to tmux directly to observe
tmux attach -t swarm-<project-name>
Step 5: Stop the Swarm
bash SKILL_DIR/scripts/stop_swarm.sh <project-directory>
Automatically stops all agents, merges branches, and cleans up worktrees.
Core Mechanisms
Git Self-Organisation Coordination
- Each agent claims tasks via
current_tasks/*.lockfiles - Agents track global progress through
TASKS.md - Agents understand other agents' work via
git log - Conflicts are resolved by agents themselves
Git Worktree Isolation
- No need for multiple clones — uses
git worktreefor isolation - All worktrees share the same
.gitobject store - Each agent works independently in its own worktree
Infinite Loop
- Each agent automatically begins the next session after completing one
- Uses
git pullto fetch the latest work from other agents - Sleep intervals between sessions prevent API rate limiting
Key Configuration
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of agents | 8 | Can be specified at launch |
| Sleep interval | 5 seconds | Adjustable in agent_loop.sh |
| Model | claude-opus-4-6 | Adjustable in agent_loop.sh |
Risks and Mitigations
| Risk | Mitigation |
|---|---|
| API rate limiting | Sleep intervals + adjustable agent count |
| Merge conflicts | AGENT_PROMPT guides small, granular commits |
| Infinite loop doing useless work | Log monitoring + stop conditions |
| Disk space | stop_swarm.sh auto-cleans |
| Cost spiral | Limit session count in AGENT_PROMPT |
By Huashu | AI Native Coder · Independent Developer WeChat Official Account "Huashu" | 300k+ followers | AI Tools & Productivity Flagship products: Kitty Catchlight (AppStore Paid Rankings Top 1) · Play DeepSeek with One Book .Trim() if ($cell -match '^:?-+:? | API rate limiting | Sleep intervals + adjustable agent count | | Merge conflicts | AGENT_PROMPT guides small, granular commits | | Infinite loop doing useless work | Log monitoring + stop conditions | | Disk space | stop_swarm.sh auto-cleans | | Cost spiral | Limit session count in AGENT_PROMPT |
By Huashu | AI Native Coder · Independent Developer WeChat Official Account "Huashu" | 300k+ followers | AI Tools & Productivity Flagship products: Kitty Catchlight (AppStore Paid Rankings Top 1) · Play DeepSeek with One Book ) { " $cell " } else { " $cell " } } '|' + ($fixedCells -join '|') + '|'
| API rate limiting | Sleep intervals + adjustable agent count | | Merge conflicts | AGENT_PROMPT guides small, granular commits | | Infinite loop doing useless work | Log monitoring + stop conditions | | Disk space | stop_swarm.sh auto-cleans | | Cost spiral | Limit session count in AGENT_PROMPT |
By Huashu | AI Native Coder · Independent Developer WeChat Official Account "Huashu" | 300k+ followers | AI Tools & Productivity Flagship products: Kitty Catchlight (AppStore Paid Rankings Top 1) · Play DeepSeek with One Book