Can this be used with human developers?

Yes, the protocol works for both AI agents and human collaborators to maintain clear ownership of code segments during development.

Where are the locks stored?

Locks are claimed and tracked in a markdown file located at docs/company/locks.md within your repository.

What happens if an agent tries to edit a locked file?

The protocol instructs the agent to recognize the lock, refuse the edit, and either move to a different task or wait until the lock is released.

How does this skill prevent merge conflicts?

It uses a centralized lock file in the repository to ensure only one agent or developer is modifying a specific file area at a time.

Parallel Work Orchestration

Name: Parallel Work Orchestration
Author: OpenPeopleStudio

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Collaboration Tools

Coordinates multi-agent workflows by managing file ownership and preventing merge conflicts through a structured locking system.

The Parallel Work skill enables efficient multi-agent collaboration by providing a framework for task splitting and file management. It implements a strict locking mechanism via a centralized documentation file to prevent overlapping diffs and ensures that each agent operates within a clear, non-overlapping scope. This is particularly useful for complex projects where multiple AI agents or developers need to work on the same repository simultaneously without causing code regressions or conflicting changes.

Key Features

010 GitHub stars

02Multi-agent coordination protocols

03Localized diff management to prevent code drift

04Centralized file locking system using locks.md

05Task-splitting logic for non-overlapping scopes

06Automated lock release workflow for merged changes

Use Cases

01Managing large-scale refactors across multiple AI agents

02Preventing merge conflicts in high-velocity collaborative coding environments

03Coordinating simultaneous feature development in shared repositories

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add openpeoplestudio/open_people parallel-work

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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