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agentica-spawn

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Spawn Agentica multi-agent patterns

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How to use this skill

Bring this guide into your coding agent with a prompt tailored to the tool you use.

  1. Open your project in Codex.
  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/vibeeval/vibecosystem/blob/HEAD/skills/agentica-spawn/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/agentica-spawn/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

After I approve, install the complete skill folder, including required referenced files, into that project location. Verify it is discoverable, then tell me its actual invocation name and how to use it. Do not claim it is installed until you have verified it.

Copying this prompt does not install or run the skill. Review third-party files before use. Codex skill guide

Agentica Spawn Skill

Use this skill after user selects an Agentica pattern.

When to Use

  • After agentica-orchestrator prompts user for pattern selection
  • When user explicitly requests a multi-agent pattern (swarm, hierarchical, etc.)
  • When implementing complex tasks that benefit from parallel agent execution
  • For research tasks requiring multiple perspectives (use Swarm)
  • For implementation tasks requiring coordination (use Hierarchical)
  • For iterative refinement (use Generator/Critic)
  • For high-stakes validation (use Jury)

Pattern Selection to Spawn Method

Swarm (Research/Explore)

swarm = Swarm(
    perspectives=[
        "Security expert analyzing for vulnerabilities",
        "Performance expert optimizing for speed",
        "Architecture expert reviewing design"
    ],
    aggregate_mode=AggregateMode.MERGE,
)
result = await swarm.execute(task_description)

Hierarchical (Build/Implement)

hierarchical = Hierarchical(
    coordinator_premise="You break tasks into subtasks",
    specialist_premises={
        "planner": "You create implementation plans",
        "implementer": "You write code",
        "reviewer": "You review code for issues"
    },
)
result = await hierarchical.execute(task_description)

Generator/Critic (Iterate/Refine)

gc = GeneratorCritic(
    generator_premise="You generate solutions",
    critic_premise="You critique and suggest improvements",
    max_rounds=3,
)
result = await gc.run(task_description)

Jury (Validate/Verify)

jury = Jury(
    num_jurors=5,
    consensus_mode=ConsensusMode.MAJORITY,
    premise="You evaluate the solution"
)
verdict = await jury.decide(bool, question)

Environment Variables

All spawned agents receive:

  • SWARM_ID: Unique identifier for this swarm run
  • AGENT_ROLE: Role within the pattern (coordinator, specialist, etc.)
  • PATTERN_TYPE: Which pattern is running