Can multiple Claude instances edit the same file?

It is considered an anti-pattern to have multiple instances edit the same file simultaneously. Instead, use git worktrees or define clear task boundaries to avoid file system conflicts.

How do I coordinate between different Claude agents?

The skill recommends using a shared coordination document (e.g., COORDINATION.md) to define instance assignments, shared architectural decisions, and interface contracts.

What is the benefit of using Git worktrees with Claude?

Git worktrees allow each Claude instance to operate in its own separate directory and branch, providing a clean working state and preventing git index locks or conflicting changes.

How does the Writer-Reviewer pattern improve code quality?

By running a separate instance for review, you ensure a 'fresh set of eyes' that isn't biased by the specific implementation decisions made by the writer instance, catching more edge cases and bugs.

Multi-Claude Parallel Workflows

Name: Multi-Claude Parallel Workflows
Author: rahulsub

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Productivity & Workflow

Orchestrates multiple parallel Claude instances to accelerate development through writer-reviewer patterns and specialist agent workflows.

The Multi-Claude skill enables developers to scale their productivity by running multiple Claude Code instances simultaneously for independent verification and parallel progress. It provides structured patterns for collaborative architectures, such as the Writer + Reviewer pattern for unbiased code auditing and the use of Git worktrees to handle multiple features or bug fixes concurrently without state conflicts. By assigning specialized roles to different instances—such as frontend, backend, or research specialists—this skill helps manage complex engineering tasks more effectively while ensuring high code quality through continuous, parallel coordination.

Key Features

01Specialist agent orchestration for domain-specific backend, frontend, and testing tasks

02Writer-Reviewer patterns for unbiased, independent code verification

03Research-to-implementation workflows to separate discovery from execution

04Git worktree integration for conflict-free parallel feature development

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06Standardized coordination templates for managing shared interface contracts between instances

Use Cases

01Managing simultaneous bug fixes and feature development across different branches

02Performing a deep code review on a complex feature implementation in real-time

03Building full-stack features by assigning specialized Claude instances to API, UI, and test suites

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add rahulsub/code-practices-plugin multi-claude

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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