Parallel Task
This skill executes multiple tasks concurrently for faster completion – ideal for streamlining workflows and boosting productivity.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add parallel-task npx -- -y @trustedskills/parallel-task
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"parallel-task": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/parallel-task"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The parallel-task skill enables AI agents to execute multiple tasks simultaneously, improving efficiency and reducing overall processing time. It allows users to define a set of independent operations that can be run in parallel rather than sequentially.
When to use it
- Processing large datasets where individual entries can be handled independently.
- Running multiple API calls or data fetches at the same time.
- Performing computationally intensive tasks like image processing or model training in parallel.
- Optimizing workflows with interdependent steps that can be split into concurrent operations.
Key capabilities
- Execute independent tasks concurrently.
- Manage task dependencies and synchronization.
- Improve performance by reducing idle time between operations.
- Scale efficiently across multiple processors or threads.
Example prompts
- "Run data analysis, image compression, and API calls in parallel."
- "Process these 10 files simultaneously using the parallel-task skill."
- "Execute the model training and data preprocessing steps concurrently."
Tips & gotchas
- Ensure tasks are independent to avoid conflicts or race conditions.
- Be mindful of system resource limits when running many parallel processes.
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