How do the two AIs communicate?

Claude sends instructions to the Cursor Agent pane using tmux send-keys and captures the agent's response using the tmux capture-pane command with a configurable delay.

What is the main difference between Claude and Cursor in this skill?

Claude Code acts as the primary implementation engine (writing and editing files), while Cursor Agent serves as a consultant for design, reviews, and high-level opinions.

Does this require tmux to be installed?

Yes, this skill requires an active tmux session and the tmux command-line tool to manage side-by-side terminal panes for both AI agents.

Can Cursor Agent write code directly using this skill?

The recommended workflow is for Cursor Agent to provide advice and reviews, while Claude Code performs the actual implementation to ensure consistent file management.

Cursor Agent Pair Programming

Name: Cursor Agent Pair Programming
Author: sizukutamago

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Collaboration Tools

Enables real-time collaboration between Claude Code and Cursor Agent via tmux for design consultation and code reviews.

This skill facilitates a sophisticated pair-programming environment by allowing Claude Code to communicate directly with Cursor Agent through managed tmux panes. By delegating high-level architectural decisions, design consultations, and code reviews to Cursor Agent while Claude Code handles the hands-on implementation and file operations, developers can leverage the combined strengths of two specialized AI systems. It streamlines the workflow of obtaining a second opinion or performing rigorous code audits without leaving the terminal, ensuring that every implementation is backed by expert-level design patterns.

Key Features

01Automated tmux pane management for parallel AI sessions

02Support for long-form queries via named tmux buffers

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04Integrated implementation-to-review workflow

05Real-time feedback loops between Claude and Cursor Agent

06Delegated design consultation and architectural reviews

Use Cases

01Solving complex debugging issues by consulting Cursor Agent for high-level logic analysis

02Getting an architectural second opinion before Claude begins complex implementation

03Requesting security and performance reviews from Cursor Agent on Claude's code

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add sizukutamago/dev-tools-plugin cursor-collab

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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