agent-manager-skill
A lightweight AI agent lifecycle management tool based on tmux and Python.
Install & Use
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agent-manager solves the challenge of reliably starting, stopping, and monitoring multiple independently running AI agent processes in multi-agent development. It does not rely on complex servers or HTTP APIs; instead, it cleverly utilizes tmux sessions and a Python CLI to manage the independent process for each agent, ensuring their stable operation.
Usage is straightforward: through simple Python script commands, you can start, check the status, monitor logs, or stop a specified agent. It also supports generating crontab entries via the schedule sync command to automate scheduled task execution, making it ideal for scenarios requiring long-running or periodic scheduling.
This tool is well-suited for developers, operations engineers, and project managers who need to run and manage multiple AI agents simultaneously. Whether developing multi-agent collaborative applications or deploying automated services that require 24/7 operation, agent-manager provides a simple and reliable management solution.
It is recommended to ensure tmux is installed on the system before use. Since it invokes installed scripts using absolute paths, cron jobs can continue to work even if the skill directory is moved, offering convenience for project deployment and migration.
Key Features
The core differentiator lies in its minimalist architecture: it relies solely on tmux and Python, requiring no heavy dependencies or server setup, achieving truly lightweight, cross-platform, and cron-friendly agent process management.
Limitations
Not suitable for scenarios where agents need to run in environments without tmux (such as some Windows systems or container environments).
FAQ
What dependencies does agent-manager require?
It only requires tmux and Python3 to be installed on the system, with no other dependencies.
How does it implement scheduled tasks?
Via the `schedule sync` command, it generates crontab entries that invoke the skill using its absolute path, based on the configuration.
Installation guide for AI assistants
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