swarm-advanced

# Advanced Swarm Orchestration Master advanced swarm patterns for distributed research, development, and testing workflows. This skill covers comprehensive orchestration strategies using both MCP tools and CLI commands. ## Quick Start ### Prerequisites ```bash # Ensure Claude Flow is installed npm install -g claude-flow@alpha # Add MCP server (if using MCP tools) claude mcp add claude-flow npx claude-flow@alpha mcp start ``` ### Basic Pattern ```javascript // 1. Initialize swarm topology mcp__claude-flow__swarm_init({ topology: "mesh", maxAgents: 6 }) // 2. Spawn specialized agents mcp__claude-flow__agent_spawn({ type: "researcher", name: "Agent 1" }) // 3. Orchestrate tasks mcp__claude-flow__task_orchestrate({ task: "...", strategy: "parallel" }) ``` ## Core Concepts ### Swarm Topologies **Mesh Topology** - Peer-to-peer communication, best for research and analysis - All agents communicate directly - High flexibility and resilience - Use for: Research, analysis, brainstorming **Hierarchical Topology** - Coordinator with subordinates, best for development - Clear command structure - Sequential workflow support - Use for: Development, structured workflows **Star Topology** - Central coordinator, best for testing - Centralized control and monitoring - Parallel execution with coordination - Use for: Testing, validation, quality assurance **Ring Topology** - Sequential processing chain - Step-by-step processing - Pipeline workflows - Use for: Multi-stage processing, ...