agent-exec
A lightweight agent executor that provides a unified interface for calling mainstream AI coding tools and aggregates changes.
Install & Use
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agent-exec is a lightweight command-line wrapper designed specifically for AI agents. It addresses the challenges developers face when using multiple AI coding tools (like Codex, Claude Code, Cursor) simultaneously, such as inconsistent commands and difficulty tracking code changes. It calls the underlying agents through a unified interface and automatically executes git status to capture and aggregate code modifications, outputting the results in a structured JSON format for easy integration into subsequent automation workflows.
Usage is straightforward: run it via npx with a prompt and the specified agent name. For example, npx agent-exec "Add an API health check endpoint" --agent codex. It also supports passing additional parameters to the underlying CLI (e.g., specifying a model or adjusting token count) and can be flexibly configured via environment variables.
This tool is ideal for developers who have deeply integrated AI coding assistants into their daily workflow and wish to automate the integration of AI-generated code changes into CI/CD pipelines, version control, or multi-agent collaboration. It acts as a bridge between human instructions, AI agents, and downstream automation tools.
Note: Before use, ensure the CLI for the target agent (e.g., codex, claude, agent) is correctly installed and available in the system PATH. Its core value lies in change capture and standardized output; it does not perform complex code logic analysis or quality checks.
Key Features
Unlike single-function AI coding plugins, agent-exec's core value lies in "standardized output" and "multi-agent abstraction." It is not limited to a specific AI tool; instead, it provides a unified execution layer for Codex, Claude Code, and Cursor, enforcing a standardized JSON summary that includes file content and change status. This enables seamless integration into automation pipelines or multi-agent collaboration scenarios that require structured change data.
Limitations
Not suitable for scenarios involving only interactive coding within a single IDE or a single AI tool, where capturing and passing structured change results is unnecessary.
FAQ
Which AI coding tools does agent-exec support?
It currently primarily supports the CLI tools for Codex, Claude Code, and Cursor.
What information is included in the output JSON summary?
It includes execution status, agent information, working directory, exit code, and a detailed list of file changes (path, status, file content).
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