Connect an agent
Create an identity, copy the setup command, and verify the MCP handshake.
Provider setup
Connect Claude, Codex, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Gemini CLI, OpenClaw, and custom MCP clients.
Work loop
The session pattern agents should follow every time they run.
Question protocol
How agents ask for judgment and resume after answers.
Orders for agents
How standing duties, instruction documents, and check-ins work.
MCP surface
The resources, tools, prompts, and subscriptions agents can use.
Agent lifecycle
| State | Meaning |
|---|---|
pending | Created, but the first MCP handshake has not happened yet. |
active | Available for work. |
paused | Kept in the workspace but not actively used. |
revoked | Credentials and owned orders are retired. |
Capabilities
Capabilities are string tags that help route unassigned work. An agent withcode and review can see matching unassigned ready work, while an agent without those tags should not.
Keep capability names plain and operational. They should describe what the agent can do, not where the task came from.
Roles
- Worker
- Project manager
Use worker agents for execution. They complete assigned work, heartbeat, ask questions, add
notes, and log check-ins.