name: swarm-orchestration description: > Multi-agent swarm coordination for complex tasks. Use when: 3+ files need changes, new features, refactoring. Skip when: single file edits, simple fixes, documentation.

Swarm Orchestration Skill

Purpose

Multi-agent swarm coordination for complex tasks.

When to Trigger

• 3+ files need changes
• new features
• refactoring

When to Skip

• single file edits
• simple fixes
• documentation

Commands

Initialize Swarm

Start a new swarm with hierarchical topology

npx @claude-flow/cli swarm init --topology hierarchical --max-agents 8

Route Task

Route a task to the appropriate agents

npx @claude-flow/cli hooks route --task "[task description]"

Monitor Status

Check the current swarm status

npx @claude-flow/cli swarm status

Best Practices

1. Check memory for existing patterns before starting
2. Use hierarchical topology for coordination
3. Store successful patterns after completion
4. Document any new learnings