Agent Hotline
- Updated May 30, 2026
- mrutunjay-kinagi/agent-hotline
Agent Hotline is a Claude Code plugin and CLI that stores structured handoff messages in .hotline.json so multiple coding agents can coordinate work without losing context.
About
Agent Hotline is an open-source Claude Code marketplace plugin plus global CLI for structured multi-agent handoffs during software development. It lets a local Builder, cloud Architect, and DevOps agent exchange status through a shared .hotline.json file without losing context to copy-paste. Reach for it when running specialized agents in parallel terminals and you need an auditable, repeatable handoff protocol. Install the marketplace plugin per terminal or use the npm CLI directly for write/read coordination.
- Shared .hotline.json state file for auditable async handoffs
- CLI commands: write, read, status, clear
- Coordinates Builder, Architect, and DevOps across separate terminals
- Git-trackable plaintext handoff history with schemaVersion support
Agent Hotline by the numbers
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| Last updated | May 30, 2026 |
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How do I pass implementation status between Builder, Architect, and DevOps agents running in separate terminals without manual copy-paste?
Coordinate Builder, Architect, and DevOps agents across terminals with structured handoffs via .hotline.json instead of copy-pasting context.
Who is it for?
Teams running parallel specialized coding agents who want auditable, file-based async coordination.
Skip if: Single-agent workflows or teams that already use a full issue tracker or chat system for all handoffs.
What you get
A updated .hotline.json records the current handoff and history, giving the next agent structured context to continue implementation, review, or deploy.
Plugins in this marketplace
1 plugin - install individually after you add the marketplace.
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FAQ
How does Agent Hotline store handoff state?
All handoffs live in a plaintext .hotline.json file at the project root, including current message, author, timestamps, and history entries.
Can I use Agent Hotline without the Claude Code plugin?
Yes. Install the global CLI with npm install -g git+https://github.com/mrutunjay-kinagi/Agent Hotline.git and run Agent Hotline write or read from any terminal.
What is a typical Agent Hotline cycle?
Builder writes a ready status, Architect reads and responds with test results, Builder fixes issues, and DevOps reads then clears after a stable rollout.