Multi-Agent Orchestration: Running 10+ Claude Instances in Parallel (Part 3)

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│            Orchestrator (Meta-Agent)         │
│         Decides what needs to be done        │
└──────────────────┬──────────────────────────┘
                   │ Creates tasks
                   ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│              Task Queue (Redis)              │
│         Stores and distributes work          │
└─────┬───────┬───────┬───────┬──────────────┘
      │       │       │       │
      ▼       ▼       ▼       ▼
┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐
│ Agent 1 │ │ Agent 2 │ │ Agent 3 │ │ Agent N │
│Frontend │ │ Backend │ │  Tests  │ │  Docs   │
└─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘
      │       │       │       │
      └───────┴───────┴───────┘
                   │
                   ▼
        ┌──────────────────┐
        │  Observability   │
        │    Dashboard     │
        └──────────────────┘

# orchestrator.py
import json
import redis
import subprocess
from typing import List, Dict

class MetaAgent:
    def __init__(self):
        self.redis = redis.Redis(host='localhost', port=6379, db=0)
        self.task_queue = 'claude_tasks'

    def analyze_project(self, requirements: str) -> List[Dict]:
        """Use Claude to break down requirements into parallel tasks"""

        prompt = f"""
        Analyze these requirements and break them into independent tasks
        that can be executed in parallel by specialized agents:

        {requirements}

        Return a JSON array of tasks with:
        - id: unique identifier
        - type: frontend|backend|testing|docs|refactor
        - description: what needs to be done
        - dependencies: array of task IDs that must complete first
        - files: array of files this task will modify
        """

        # Call Claude API
        response = self.call_claude(prompt)
        return json.loads(response)

    def distribute_tasks(self, tasks: List[Dict]):
        """Queue tasks for worker agents"""

        # Sort by dependencies
        sorted_tasks = self.topological_sort(tasks)

        for task in sorted_tasks:
            # Check dependencies
            if self.dependencies_complete(task):
                self.redis.lpush(self.task_queue, json.dumps(task))
            else:
                # Queue for later
                self.redis.lpush(f"{self.task_queue}:pending", json.dumps(task))

    def spawn_worker_agents(self, count: int):
        """Launch Claude worker agents"""

        for i in range(count):
            subprocess.Popen([
                'claude-code',
                '--mode', 'worker',
                '--id', f'agent-{i}',
                '--config', 'worker-config.json'
            ])

# worker_agent.py
import os
import json
import redis
import time

class WorkerAgent:
    def __init__(self, agent_id: str, specialization: str):
        self.id = agent_id
        self.specialization = specialization
        self.redis = redis.Redis(host='localhost', port=6379, db=0)

    def run(self):
        """Main worker loop"""

        while True:
            # Get task from queue
            task_data = self.redis.brpop('claude_tasks', timeout=5)

            if task_data:
                task = json.loads(task_data[1])

                # Check if this agent can handle the task
                if self.can_handle(task):
                    self.execute_task(task)
                else:
                    # Put it back for another agent
                    self.redis.lpush('claude_tasks', task_data[1])
                    time.sleep(1)

    def execute_task(self, task: Dict):
        """Execute a task with Claude"""

        # Acquire file locks
        locked_files = self.acquire_locks(task['files'])

        try:
            # Set up Claude context
            prompt = self.build_prompt(task)

            # Execute with Claude
            os.environ['CLAUDE_SESSION_ID'] = f"{self.id}-{task['id']}"
            result = self.run_claude(prompt)

            # Report completion
            self.redis.hset(f"task:{task['id']}", 'status', 'complete')
            self.redis.hset(f"task:{task['id']}", 'result', result)

            # Trigger dependent tasks
            self.trigger_dependencies(task['id'])

        finally:
            # Release locks
            self.release_locks(locked_files)

    def acquire_locks(self, files: List[str]) -> List[str]:
        """Acquire exclusive locks on files"""

        locked = []
        for file_path in files:
            lock_key = f"lock:{file_path}"

            # Try to acquire lock with timeout
            if self.redis.set(lock_key, self.id, nx=True, ex=300):
                locked.append(file_path)
            else:
                # Couldn't get lock, release all and retry
                self.release_locks(locked)
                time.sleep(2)
                return self.acquire_locks(files)

        return locked

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
    <title>Claude Multi-Agent Command Center</title>
    <script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/vue@3"></script>
    <style>
        .agent-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
            gap: 20px;
            padding: 20px;
        }
        .agent-card {
            border: 2px solid #3498db;
            border-radius: 8px;
            padding: 15px;
            position: relative;
        }
        .agent-card.active {
            border-color: #2ecc71;
            box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.3);
        }
        .agent-status {
            position: absolute;
            top: 10px;
            right: 10px;
            width: 12px;
            height: 12px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: #95a5a6;
        }
        .agent-status.active { background: #2ecc71; }
        .agent-status.busy { background: #f39c12; }
        .agent-status.error { background: #e74c3c; }

        .task-progress {
            margin-top: 10px;
            height: 20px;
            background: #ecf0f1;
            border-radius: 10px;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        .task-progress-bar {
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3498db, #2ecc71);
            transition: width 0.3s;
        }

        .conflict-alert {
            background: #e74c3c;
            color: white;
            padding: 10px;
            border-radius: 5px;
            margin: 10px;
        }
    </style>
</head>
<body>
    <div id="app">
        <h1>Claude Multi-Agent Command Center</h1>

        <!-- Overall Stats -->
        <div class="stats">
            <h2>Mission Status</h2>
            <p>Active Agents: {{ activeAgents.length }}</p>
            <p>Tasks Completed: {{ completedTasks }} / {{ totalTasks }}</p>
            <p>Files Modified: {{ modifiedFiles.size }}</p>
            <p>Conflicts Detected: {{ conflicts.length }}</p>
        </div>

        <!-- Conflict Alerts -->
        <div v-if="conflicts.length > 0" class="conflict-alert">
            ⚠️ File Conflicts Detected:
            <ul>
                <li v-for="conflict in conflicts" :key="conflict.file">
                    {{ conflict.file }} - {{ conflict.agents.join(' vs ') }}
                </li>
            </ul>
        </div>

        <!-- Agent Grid -->
        <div class="agent-grid">
            <div v-for="agent in agents" 
                 :key="agent.id" 
                 :class="['agent-card', { active: agent.status === 'active' }]">

                <div :class="['agent-status', agent.status]"></div>

                <h3>{{ agent.id }}</h3>
                <p>Type: {{ agent.specialization }}</p>
                <p>Current Task: {{ agent.currentTask || 'Idle' }}</p>

                <div v-if="agent.currentTask" class="task-progress">
                    <div class="task-progress-bar" 
                         :style="{ width: agent.progress + '%' }"></div>
                </div>

                <p>Files: {{ agent.workingFiles.join(', ') || 'None' }}</p>
                <p>Tasks Completed: {{ agent.completedCount }}</p>
            </div>
        </div>

        <!-- Activity Stream -->
        <div class="activity-stream">
            <h2>Live Activity</h2>
            <div v-for="event in recentEvents" :key="event.id" class="event">
                <span class="timestamp">{{ formatTime(event.timestamp) }}</span>
                <span class="agent">{{ event.agentId }}:</span>
                <span class="action">{{ event.action }}</span>
            </div>
        </div>
    </div>

    <script>
        const { createApp } = Vue;

        createApp({
            data() {
                return {
                    agents: [],
                    conflicts: [],
                    recentEvents: [],
                    totalTasks: 0,
                    completedTasks: 0,
                    modifiedFiles: new Set(),
                    ws: null
                };
            },

            computed: {
                activeAgents() {
                    return this.agents.filter(a => a.status === 'active');
                }
            },

            methods: {
                connect() {
                    this.ws = new WebSocket('ws://localhost:3001/agents');

                    this.ws.onmessage = (event) => {
                        const data = JSON.parse(event.data);

                        switch(data.type) {
                            case 'agent_update':
                                this.updateAgent(data.agent);
                                break;
                            case 'conflict':
                                this.conflicts.push(data.conflict);
                                break;
                            case 'task_complete':
                                this.completedTasks++;
                                break;
                            case 'event':
                                this.recentEvents.unshift(data.event);
                                this.recentEvents = this.recentEvents.slice(0, 50);
                                break;
                        }
                    };
                },

                updateAgent(agentData) {
                    const index = this.agents.findIndex(a => a.id === agentData.id);
                    if (index >= 0) {
                        this.agents[index] = agentData;
                    } else {
                        this.agents.push(agentData);
                    }

                    // Track modified files
                    if (agentData.workingFiles) {
                        agentData.workingFiles.forEach(f => this.modifiedFiles.add(f));
                    }
                },

                formatTime(timestamp) {
                    return new Date(timestamp).toLocaleTimeString();
                }
            },

            mounted() {
                this.connect();
            }
        }).mount('#app');
    </script>
</body>
</html>

[
  {
    "id": "analyze-1",
    "type": "analysis",
    "description": "Scan all components and create refactoring plan",
    "dependencies": [],
    "files": []
  },
  {
    "id": "refactor-buttons",
    "type": "frontend",
    "description": "Convert all Button components to functional",
    "dependencies": ["analyze-1"],
    "files": ["components/Button/*.tsx"]
  },
  {
    "id": "refactor-forms",
    "type": "frontend", 
    "description": "Convert all Form components to functional",
    "dependencies": ["analyze-1"],
    "files": ["components/Form/*.tsx"]
  },
  {
    "id": "update-tests-buttons",
    "type": "testing",
    "description": "Update Button component tests",
    "dependencies": ["refactor-buttons"],
    "files": ["__tests__/Button/*.test.tsx"]
  },
  {
    "id": "update-tests-forms",
    "type": "testing",
    "description": "Update Form component tests",
    "dependencies": ["refactor-forms"],
    "files": ["__tests__/Form/*.test.tsx"]
  },
  {
    "id": "update-docs",
    "type": "docs",
    "description": "Update component documentation",
    "dependencies": ["refactor-buttons", "refactor-forms"],
    "files": ["docs/components/*.md"]
  }
]

# resource_manager.py
import psutil
import docker

class ResourceManager:
    def __init__(self, max_agents=10):
        self.max_agents = max_agents
        self.docker = docker.from_env()

    def can_spawn_agent(self) -> bool:
        # Check CPU usage
        if psutil.cpu_percent(interval=1) > 80:
            return False

        # Check memory
        if psutil.virtual_memory().percent > 85:
            return False

        # Check active containers
        active = len([c for c in self.docker.containers.list() 
                     if 'claude-agent' in c.name])

        return active < self.max_agents

    def spawn_agent_container(self, agent_config):
        """Spawn agent in Docker container for isolation"""

        container = self.docker.containers.run(
            'claude-agent:latest',
            environment=agent_config,
            detach=True,
            name=f"claude-agent-{agent_config['id']}",
            volumes={
                '/project': {'bind': '/workspace', 'mode': 'rw'}
            },
            cpu_quota=50000,  # Limit CPU usage
            mem_limit='2g'     # Limit memory
        )

        return container

# conflict_prevention.py
class ConflictPrevention:
    def __init__(self):
        self.file_graph = self.build_dependency_graph()

    def build_dependency_graph(self):
        """Map file dependencies to prevent conflicts"""

        # Analyze imports and exports
        graph = {}
        for file in glob.glob('**/*.ts', recursive=True):
            imports = self.extract_imports(file)
            graph[file] = imports

        return graph

    def can_modify_simultaneously(self, file1: str, file2: str) -> bool:
        """Check if two files can be modified in parallel"""

        # Check if files import each other
        if file2 in self.file_graph.get(file1, []):
            return False
        if file1 in self.file_graph.get(file2, []):
            return False

        # Check if they share common dependencies
        deps1 = set(self.file_graph.get(file1, []))
        deps2 = set(self.file_graph.get(file2, []))

        shared = deps1.intersection(deps2)

        # Allow if no shared critical dependencies
        return len(shared) == 0 or all(
            not self.is_critical(dep) for dep in shared
        )

# quality_gate.py
class QualityGate:
    def __init__(self):
        self.checks = [
            self.check_tests_pass,
            self.check_type_safety,
            self.check_no_conflicts,
            self.check_performance,
            self.check_security
        ]

    def validate_agent_work(self, agent_id: str, changes: Dict):
        """Validate agent's changes before merging"""

        results = []
        for check in self.checks:
            result = check(changes)
            results.append(result)

            if not result['passed']:
                # Revert changes and reassign task
                self.revert_changes(changes)
                self.reassign_task(agent_id, result['reason'])
                return False

        return True

    def check_tests_pass(self, changes):
        """Run tests on changed files"""

        affected_tests = self.find_affected_tests(changes['files'])

        result = subprocess.run(
            ['npm', 'test'] + affected_tests,
            capture_output=True
        )

        return {
            'passed': result.returncode == 0,
            'reason': result.stderr.decode() if result.returncode != 0 else None
        }