Swarm Coordination
dralgorhythm/claude-agentic-framework
Rules for several agents sharing one repository: an orchestrator tracks work in two tiers, workers write to scratch files, and every handoff leaves a pointer to an artifact.
Lets an agent read, claim, update and submit an assigned Agent Kanban task through the Realmroot Toolbox CLI, with progress notes and a review handoff.
Install Agent Kanban Task Worker
$ npx skills add saltbo/agent-kanban --skill ak-worker -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install saltbo/agent-kanban ak-worker --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/saltbo/agent-kanban.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/ak-worker .claude/skills/ak-worker && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "ak-worker" agent skill from https://github.com/saltbo/agent-kanban/tree/main/skills/ak-worker into .claude/skills/ak-worker/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "ak-worker", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/saltbo/agent-kanban/tree/main/skills/ak-workerType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add saltbo/agent-kanban --skill ak-worker -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install saltbo/agent-kanban ak-worker --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/saltbo/agent-kanban.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/ak-worker .agents/skills/ak-worker && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "ak-worker" agent skill from https://github.com/saltbo/agent-kanban/tree/main/skills/ak-worker into .agents/skills/ak-worker/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "ak-worker", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add saltbo/agent-kanban --skill ak-worker -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install saltbo/agent-kanban ak-worker --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/saltbo/agent-kanban.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/ak-worker .cursor/skills/ak-worker && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "ak-worker" agent skill from https://github.com/saltbo/agent-kanban/tree/main/skills/ak-worker into .cursor/skills/ak-worker/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "ak-worker", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/saltbo/agent-kanban.git --path skills/ak-worker--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add saltbo/agent-kanban --skill ak-worker -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install saltbo/agent-kanban ak-worker --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/saltbo/agent-kanban.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/ak-worker .gemini/skills/ak-worker && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "ak-worker" agent skill from https://github.com/saltbo/agent-kanban/tree/main/skills/ak-worker into .gemini/skills/ak-worker/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "ak-worker", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install saltbo/agent-kanban ak-workerInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add saltbo/agent-kanban --skill ak-worker -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/saltbo/agent-kanban.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/ak-worker .github/skills/ak-worker && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "ak-worker" agent skill from https://github.com/saltbo/agent-kanban/tree/main/skills/ak-worker into .github/skills/ak-worker/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "ak-worker", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add saltbo/agent-kanban --skill ak-worker -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install saltbo/agent-kanban ak-worker --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/saltbo/agent-kanban.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/ak-worker .opencode/skills/ak-worker && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "ak-worker" agent skill from https://github.com/saltbo/agent-kanban/tree/main/skills/ak-worker into .opencode/skills/ak-worker/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "ak-worker", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
ak-worker- GitHub stars
- 488
- Token cost
- ~855 tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 343 words
- Files
- 2
- Skills in repo
- 4
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- Custom licence
At a glance
Lets an agent read, claim, update and submit an assigned Agent Kanban task through the Realmroot Toolbox CLI, with progress notes and a review handoff.
- Works in 5 steps: Read the Task with the generic Toolbox… → Claim it before changing the target… → Record useful progress as Task Note… → …
- Picking up a task assigned to your agent on an Agent Kanban board
- SKILL.md covers Task lifecycle, Task context and command… and Failure handling
- Reaches github.com
What it does
The skill defines the life cycle of an assigned task using the realmroot toolbox command and the agent's existing Realmroot identity. The agent reads the task's instructions and acceptance checks, claims it before touching the target repository, and stops without changes if the claim is rejected, since only the verified agent assigned to the task can claim it.
While working, it records progress as task notes, does the work on a reviewable branch and runs the smallest checks that prove the changed behavior. Authenticated GitHub commands go through realmroot exec github. It finishes with a final note giving the outcome, the exact checks and any blocker, then sets the task status to in-review, adding a pull request URL when there is one. A claimed task must be submitted before the session stops, even when it is blocked.
When your agent uses it
- Picking up a task assigned to your agent on an Agent Kanban board
- Recording progress notes on a claimed task
- Submitting finished work for review with the pull request link
- Handing back a blocked task with the blocker explained
Example prompts
- “Read my assigned Agent Kanban task and claim it before you change anything.”
- “Add a progress note to the task saying the parser is done and malformed input is verified.”
- “Submit the task for review and include the pull request URL.”
Requirements
- The realmroot command line tool with a Realmroot Agent identity
- Access to the Agent Kanban resources in Realmroot Toolbox
Workflow steps
5 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.
- Read the Task with the generic Toolbox resource operation
- Claim it before changing the target repository
- Record useful progress as Task Note resources
- Perform the work and run the smallest checks that prove the changed
- Post a final note containing the outcome, exact checks, and any remaining
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 7fea6dc. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md (its code samples are bash).
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
Hosts in commands or code, which the agent is likely to contact:
github.com
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Agent Kanban Task Worker loads about 855 tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 38 tokens; SKILL.md has 343 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check passed
The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.
SKILL.md
Its licence (Custom licence) doesn't allow us to republish the file, so here is its outline and opening line. It has 343 words (~855 tokens).
“Use your existing Realmroot Agent identity.”
- name
- ak-worker
Files
SKILL.md and 1 other file in skills/ak-worker of saltbo/agent-kanban.
- SKILL.md
- agents/openai.yaml
Open the folder on GitHubat commit 7fea6dc
Compare with similar skills
Agent Kanban Task Worker next to the 5 skills that share the most tags, products or categories with it. Stars are the repository's; “used in” counts other GitHub owners with a copy.
| Skill | Stars | Used in | Tokens | Auto-check | Licence | Repo updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agent Kanban Task Worker this skillsaltbo/agent-kanban | 488 | — | ~855 | Automated safety check: Pass | Custom licence | |
| Swarm Coordinationdralgorhythm/claude-agentic-framework | 125 | — | ~1.6k | Automated safety check: Pass | None | |
| Superset Agent Standupsuperset-sh/superset | 15k | — | ~712 | Automated safety check: Pass | Custom licence | |
| AgentRQ Supervisoragentrq/agentrq | 1.1k | — | ~2.7k | Automated safety check: Pass | AGPL-3.0 | |
| A2a Protocolinternet-court/internet-court-skill | 6.5k | 1 repos | ~2.5k | Automated safety check: Pass | Apache-2.0 | |
| OpenObserve PR Briefopenobserve/openobserve | 22k | — | ~1.8k | Automated safety check: Pass | AGPL-3.0 |
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Questions about Agent Kanban Task Worker
What does Agent Kanban Task Worker do?
Lets an agent read, claim, update and submit an assigned Agent Kanban task through the Realmroot Toolbox CLI, with progress notes and a review handoff. The skill defines the life cycle of an assigned task using the realmroot toolbox command and the agent's existing Realmroot identity. The agent reads the task's instructions and acceptance checks, claims it before touching the target repository, and stops without changes if the claim is rejected, since only the verified agent assigned to the task can claim it.
When should I use Agent Kanban Task Worker?
Agent Kanban Task Worker fits situations like: picking up a task assigned to your agent on an Agent Kanban board; recording progress notes on a claimed task; submitting finished work for review with the pull request link; handing back a blocked task with the blocker explained.
How do I install Agent Kanban Task Worker in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add saltbo/agent-kanban --skill ak-worker -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/ak-worker in saltbo/agent-kanban) into .claude/skills/ak-worker in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Agent Kanban Task Worker in Codex?
Run `npx skills add saltbo/agent-kanban --skill ak-worker -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/ak-worker in saltbo/agent-kanban) into .agents/skills/ak-worker in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Agent Kanban Task Worker in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add saltbo/agent-kanban --skill ak-worker -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/ak-worker, .gemini/skills/ak-worker, .github/skills/ak-worker and .opencode/skills/ak-worker in your project.
What does Agent Kanban Task Worker need to run?
SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Agent Kanban Task Worker is instructions for the agent only. Our summary lists: The realmroot command line tool with a Realmroot Agent identity; Access to the Agent Kanban resources in Realmroot Toolbox.
Does Agent Kanban Task Worker access the network?
SKILL.md names 1 domain. In commands or code: github.com; the agent is likely to contact it when it follows the instructions. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Agent Kanban Task Worker safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.
What licence does Agent Kanban Task Worker use?
Agent Kanban Task Worker has a licence file (the repository's licence) that doesn't match a standard licence. Read it on GitHub before reusing the skill.
How many tokens does Agent Kanban Task Worker use?
About 855 tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 3.4k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.
What are the alternatives to Agent Kanban Task Worker?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Agent Kanban Task Worker: Swarm Coordination (dralgorhythm/claude-agentic-framework, 125 stars), Superset Agent Standup (superset-sh/superset, 15k stars), AgentRQ Supervisor (agentrq/agentrq, 1.1k stars) and A2a Protocol (internet-court/internet-court-skill, 6.5k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Agent Kanban Task Worker?
saltbo (a GitHub user) maintains it in saltbo/agent-kanban, which has 488 GitHub stars. The repository holds 4 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 2, 2026.
Source: saltbo/agent-kanban on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.