What tools are required for this skill to function?

The skill integrates with several MCP servers including mcp_agent_mail for communication, GKG for code search, and Morph MCP for file editing.

Does this skill help with UI development?

Yes, it includes a dedicated workflow for frontend work, including searching, installing, and auditing components from the Shadcn registry.

What is a 'bead' in the context of the Worker skill?

A bead is a single, granular unit of work or a specific coding task that an agent executes as part of a larger sequence known as a 'track'.

How does the Worker skill prevent agents from overwriting each other's work?

It implements a file reservation system that locks specific file paths with a time-to-live (TTL) to ensure exclusive access during task execution.

How does the Worker skill maintain context between different tasks?

It utilizes the Agent Mail protocol to summarize threads, fetch inbox messages, and send self-addressed context messages for the next task in the sequence.

Worker Agent

Name: Worker Agent
Author: draphonix

bydraphonix

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Productivity & Workflow

Executes autonomous coding tasks within structured tracks while maintaining context through specialized communication and state persistence.

The Worker skill enables Claude to function as an autonomous agent within a multi-agent environment, executing granular tasks known as 'beads' within a larger 'track.' It manages the entire lifecycle of a task—from identity registration and context retrieval via Agent Mail to codebase exploration, file editing, and final reporting. By utilizing a sophisticated file reservation system and integrated progress tracking, it ensures that complex engineering epics are completed systematically without losing context between steps or conflicting with other agents.

Key Features

01Deep codebase navigation and semantic editing using GKG and Morph MCP tools

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03Autonomous execution of sequenced 'beads' within a defined project track

04Automated UI component workflow for searching, installing, and verifying Shadcn libraries

05Seamless context persistence between tasks using the Agent Mail protocol

06Automated file reservation system to prevent race conditions in multi-agent workflows

Use Cases

01Coordinating work in a multi-agent environment where tasks are distributed across tracks

02Automating the end-to-end implementation of new features from design to verification

03Managing complex, multi-step refactoring projects where context must persist across sessions

What are Skills?·How to Install

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npx skillfish add draphonix/skills worker

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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