# Swarm Init

> Initialize a multi-agent swarm with anti-drift configuration. Use when starting a complex multi-file task that needs 3+ coordinated agents (feature implementation, refactor across modules, security audit). Skip for single-file edits or quick questions.

- Skill: `thedixitjain/swarm-init` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add thedixitjain/swarm-init`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/thedixitjain/swarm-init/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: thedixitjain (https://skillmd.com/u/thedixitjain)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/thedixitjain/swarm-init

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Initialize a hierarchical swarm for coordinated multi-agent work.

Via MCP: `mcp__plugin_ruflo-core_ruflo__swarm_init({ topology: "hierarchical", maxAgents: 8, strategy: "specialized" })`

Or via CLI:
```bash
npx @claude-flow/cli@latest swarm init --topology hierarchical --max-agents 8 --strategy specialized
```

Then spawn named agents in ONE message via Claude Code's `Task` tool with `name:` (for `SendMessage` addressability) and `run_in_background: true` (for parallel execution). Use `EnterWorktree` per agent for git-safe parallel work, and `SendMessage` for inter-agent coordination.

For larger teams (10+), use hierarchical-mesh topology:
```bash
npx @claude-flow/cli@latest swarm init --topology hierarchical-mesh --max-agents 15 --strategy specialized
```

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**Source:** [`ruvnet/ruflo`](https://github.com/ruvnet/ruflo) → `plugins/ruflo-swarm/skills/swarm-init/SKILL.md`