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Cortex

Cortex

Cortex is an AI agent orchestrator CLI that empowers developers to build deterministic, multi-agent workflows using YAML. Streamline your AI projects with parallel execution, task dependencies, and real-time streaming for unparalleled control and automation.

Key features

  • Parallel Execution - Run independent tasks concurrently
  • Task Dependencies - Chain tasks with needs and pass outputs via templates
  • Multi-Agent Support - Use Claude Code, OpenCode, or other AI CLIs
  • Session Tracking - View and manage past run sessions
  • Webhooks - Get notified on task completion/failure
  • Global Config - Set defaults in ~/.cortex/config.yml
  • Reproducible Runs - Ensures consistent results across executions

Best for

Best for

  • Developers
  • Data Scientists
  • Indie Hackers

Not ideal for

  • Large Enterprise Teams (due to configuration complexity)
  • Non-Technical Users (requires YAML knowledge)
AI Artificial Intelligence Productivity Open Source Launched 8 months ago

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Frequently asked questions

Cortex is an AI agent orchestrator CLI that allows you to design and execute deterministic multi-agent workflows using YAML files. It provides a robust framework for managing complex AI tasks.
Cortex utilizes YAML files to define workflows, enabling parallel execution and task dependencies. It streams real-time data and tracks session performance for complete control.
Cortex offers parallel execution, task dependencies, multi-agent support, session tracking, webhooks, and a global configuration option for streamlined AI workflow management.
Yes, Cortex supports various AI CLIs like Claude Code and OpenCode, allowing you to integrate your preferred tools into a unified workflow.
Cortex provides webhooks that trigger notifications upon task completion or failure, enabling immediate response and error handling within your workflows.
MasterCortex manages and orchestrates single or multi-project AI workflows, providing a central point for configuration and execution control within Cortex.

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