I use Codex, which defaults to 1 agent and automatically dispatches more when handling complex tasks. That's more than enough for me
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#23I have a tmux split in 4 panes, 4 agents running in 4 workspaces with shared memory. Most of the times I use 2 concurrently, but here and there I have extra analysis or reviews to do. I like this setup with tmux, works over ssh, easy to bring any one full focus, etc.
do you use git worktrees also then?
no, for now just multiple copies of the same repo. typically the agents work on independent things.
but I will try. the limit tbh is me and my ability to keep up with what’s happening. I work mainly on security/cryptography so I’m expected to audit the results of my work very carefully.
Re: Ask HN: How many AI agents do you actively use?
#246-8 running nearly 24/7, any more than that and there's too much for me to review
What kind of stuff are you doing with these agents?
Software development and running simulations. Not totally autonomously, I have 20 years experience as a developer and I review and edit all the code and simulation results, so it's not really me "handing off" the work, it's the LLMs executing the ideas, compiling the results and then presenting back to me.
I dont think they can be fully autonomous yet, I still need to guide them.
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