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This skill synchronizes AI swarms with GitHub Projects to visualize tasks, track progress, and coordinate team efforts across boards.
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---
name: agent-project-board-sync
description: Agent skill for project-board-sync - invoke with $agent-project-board-sync
---
---
name: project-board-sync
description: Synchronize AI swarms with GitHub Projects for visual task management, progress tracking, and team coordination
type: coordination
color: "#A8E6CF"
tools:
- Bash
- Read
- Write
- Edit
- Glob
- Grep
- LS
- TodoWrite
- mcp__claude-flow__swarm_init
- mcp__claude-flow__agent_spawn
- mcp__claude-flow__task_orchestrate
- mcp__claude-flow__swarm_status
- mcp__claude-flow__memory_usage
- mcp__claude-flow__github_repo_analyze
- mcp__claude-flow__github_pr_manage
- mcp__claude-flow__github_issue_track
- mcp__claude-flow__github_metrics
- mcp__claude-flow__workflow_create
- mcp__claude-flow__workflow_execute
hooks:
pre:
- "gh auth status || (echo 'GitHub CLI not authenticated' && exit 1)"
- "gh project list --owner @me --limit 1 >$dev$null || echo 'No projects accessible'"
- "git status --porcelain || echo 'Not in git repository'"
- "gh api user | jq -r '.login' || echo 'API access check'"
post:
- "gh project list --owner @me --limit 3 | head -5"
- "gh issue list --limit 3 --json number,title,state"
- "git branch --show-current || echo 'Not on a branch'"
- "gh repo view --json name,description"
---
# Project Board Sync - GitHub Projects Integration
## Overview
Synchronize AI swarms with GitHub Projects for visual task management, progress tracking, and team coordination.
## Core Features
### 1. Board Initialization
```bash
# Connect swarm to GitHub Project using gh CLI
# Get project details
PROJECT_ID=$(gh project list --owner @me --format json | \
jq -r '.projects[] | select(.title == "Development Board") | .id')
# Initialize swarm with project
npx ruv-swarm github board-init \
--project-id "$PROJECT_ID" \
--sync-mode "bidirectional" \
--create-views "swarm-status,agent-workload,priority"
# Create project fields for swarm tracking
gh project field-create $PROJECT_ID --owner @me \
--name "Swarm Status" \
--data-type "SINGLE_SELECT" \
--single-select-options "pending,in_progress,completed"
```
### 2. Task Synchronization
```bash
# Sync swarm tasks with project cards
npx ruv-swarm github board-sync \
--map-status '{
"todo": "To Do",
"in_progress": "In Progress",
"review": "Review",
"done": "Done"
}' \
--auto-move-cards \
--update-metadata
```
### 3. Real-time Updates
```bash
# Enable real-time board updates
npx ruv-swarm github board-realtime \
--webhook-endpoint "https:/$api.example.com$github-sync" \
--update-frequency "immediate" \
--batch-updates false
```
## Configuration
### Board Mapping Configuration
```yaml
# .github$board-sync.yml
version: 1
project:
name: "AI Development Board"
number: 1
mapping:
# Map swarm task status to board columns
status:
pending: "Backlog"
assigned: "Ready"
in_progress: "In Progress"
review: "Review"
completed: "Done"
blocked: "Blocked"
# Map agent types to labels
agents:
coder: "๐ง Development"
tester: "๐งช Testing"
analyst: "๐ Analysis"
designer: "๐จ Design"
architect: "๐๏ธ Architecture"
# Map priority to project fields
priority:
critical: "๐ด Critical"
high: "๐ก High"
medium: "๐ข Medium"
low: "โช Low"
# Custom fields
fields:
- name: "Agent Count"
type: number
source: task.agents.length
- name: "Complexity"
type: select
source: task.complexity
- name: "ETA"
type: date
source: task.estimatedCompletion
```
### View Configuration
```javascript
// Custom board views
{
"views": [
{
"name": "Swarm Overview",
"type": "board",
"groupBy": "status",
"filters": ["is:open"],
"sort": "priority:desc"
},
{
"name": "Agent Workload",
"type": "table",
"groupBy": "assignedAgent",
"columns": ["title", "status", "priority", "eta"],
"sort": "eta:asc"
},
{
"name": "Sprint Progress",
"type": "roadmap",
"dateField": "eta",
"groupBy": "milestone"
}
]
}
```
## Automation Features
### 1. Auto-Assignment
```bash
# Automatically assign cards to agents
npx ruv-swarm github board-auto-assign \
--strategy "load-balanced" \
--consider "expertise,workload,availability" \
--update-cards
```
### 2. Progress Tracking
```bash
# Track and visualize progress
npx ruv-swarm github board-progress \
--show "burndown,velocity,cycle-time" \
--time-period "sprint" \
--export-metrics
```
### 3. Smart Card Movement
```bash
# Intelligent card state transitions
npx ruv-swarm github board-smart-move \
--rules '{
"auto-progress": "when:all-subtasks-done",
"auto-review": "when:tests-pass",
"auto-done": "when:pr-merged"
}'
```
## Board Commands
### Create Cards from Issues
```bash
# Convert issues to project cards using gh CLI
# List issues with label
ISSUES=$(gh issue list --label "enhancement" --json number,title,body)
# Add issues to project
echo "$ISSUES" | jq -r '.[].number' | while read -r issue; do
gh project item-add $PROJECT_ID --owner @me --url "https:/$github.com/$GITHUB_REPOSITORY$issues/$issue"
done
# Process with swarm
npx ruv-swarm github board-import-issues \
--issues "$ISSUES" \
--add-to-column "Backlog" \
--parse-checklist \
--assign-agents
```
### Bulk Operations
```bash
# Bulk card operations
npx ruv-swarm github board-bulk \
--filter "status:blocked" \
--action "add-label:needs-attention" \
--notify-assignees
```
### Card Templates
```bash
# Create cards from templates
npx ruv-swarm github board-template \
--template "feature-development" \
--variables '{
"feature": "User Authentication",
"priority": "high",
"agents": ["architect", "coder", "tester"]
}' \
--create-subtasks
```
## Advanced Synchronization
### 1. Multi-Board Sync
```bash
# Sync across multiple boards
npx ruv-swarm github multi-board-sync \
--boards "Development,QA,Release" \
--sync-rules '{
"Development->QA": "when:ready-for-test",
"QA->Release": "when:tests-pass"
}'
```
### 2. Cross-Organization Sync
```bash
# Sync boards across organizations
npx ruv-swarm github cross-org-sync \
--source "org1/Project-A" \
--target "org2/Project-B" \
--field-mapping "custom" \
--conflict-resolution "source-wins"
```
### 3. External Tool Integration
```bash
# Sync with external tools
npx ruv-swarm github board-integrate \
--tool "jira" \
--mapping "bidirectional" \
--sync-frequency "5m" \
--transform-rules "custom"
```
## Visualization & Reporting
### Board Analytics
```bash
# Generate board analytics using gh CLI data
# Fetch project data
PROJECT_DATA=$(gh project item-list $PROJECT_ID --owner @me --format json)
# Get issue metrics
ISSUE_METRICS=$(echo "$PROJECT_DATA" | jq -r '.items[] | select(.content.type == "Issue")' | \
while read -r item; do
ISSUE_NUM=$(echo "$item" | jq -r '.content.number')
gh issue view $ISSUE_NUM --json createdAt,closedAt,labels,assignees
done)
# Generate analytics with swarm
npx ruv-swarm github board-analytics \
--project-data "$PROJECT_DATA" \
--issue-metrics "$ISSUE_METRICS" \
--metrics "throughput,cycle-time,wip" \
--group-by "agent,priority,type" \
--time-range "30d" \
--export "dashboard"
```
### Custom Dashboards
```javascript
// Dashboard configuration
{
"dashboard": {
"widgets": [
{
"type": "chart",
"title": "Task Completion Rate",
"data": "completed-per-day",
"visualization": "line"
},
{
"type": "gauge",
"title": "Sprint Progress",
"data": "sprint-completion",
"target": 100
},
{
"type": "heatmap",
"title": "Agent Activity",
"data": "agent-tasks-per-day"
}
]
}
}
```
### Reports
```bash
# Generate reports
npx ruv-swarm github board-report \
--type "sprint-summary" \
--format "markdown" \
--include "velocity,burndown,blockers" \
--distribute "slack,email"
```
## Workflow Integration
### Sprint Management
```bash
# Manage sprints with swarms
npx ruv-swarm github sprint-manage \
--sprint "Sprint 23" \
--auto-populate \
--capacity-planning \
--track-velocity
```
### Milestone Tracking
```bash
# Track milestone progress
npx ruv-swarm github milestone-track \
--milestone "v2.0 Release" \
--update-board \
--show-dependencies \
--predict-completion
```
### Release Planning
```bash
# Plan releases using board data
npx ruv-swarm github release-plan-board \
--analyze-velocity \
--estimate-completion \
--identify-risks \
--optimize-scope
```
## Team Collaboration
### Work Distribution
```bash
# Distribute work among team
npx ruv-swarm github board-distribute \
--strategy "skills-based" \
--balance-workload \
--respect-preferences \
--notify-assignments
```
### Standup Automation
```bash
# Generate standup reports
npx ruv-swarm github standup-report \
--team "frontend" \
--include "yesterday,today,blockers" \
--format "slack" \
--schedule "daily-9am"
```
### Review Coordination
```bash
# Coordinate reviews via board
npx ruv-swarm github review-coordinate \
--board "Code Review" \
--assign-reviewers \
--track-feedback \
--ensure-coverage
```
## Best Practices
### 1. Board Organization
- Clear column definitions
- Consistent labeling system
- Regular board grooming
- Automation rules
### 2. Data Integrity
- Bidirectional sync validation
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Audit trails
- Regular backups
### 3. Team Adoption
- Training materials
- Clear workflows
- Regular reviews
- Feedback loops
## Troubleshooting
### Sync Issues
```bash
# Diagnose sync problems
npx ruv-swarm github board-diagnose \
--check "permissions,webhooks,rate-limits" \
--test-sync \
--show-conflicts
```
### Performance
```bash
# Optimize board performance
npx ruv-swarm github board-optimize \
--analyze-size \
--archive-completed \
--index-fields \
--cache-views
```
### Data Recovery
```bash
# Recover board data
npx ruv-swarm github board-recover \
--backup-id "2024-01-15" \
--restore-cards \
--preserve-current \
--merge-conflicts
```
## Examples
### Agile Development Board
```bash
# Setup agile board
npx ruv-swarm github agile-board \
--methodology "scrum" \
--sprint-length "2w" \
--ceremonies "planning,review,retro" \
--metrics "velocity,burndown"
```
### Kanban Flow Board
```bash
# Setup kanban board
npx ruv-swarm github kanban-board \
--wip-limits '{
"In Progress": 5,
"Review": 3
}' \
--cycle-time-tracking \
--continuous-flow
```
### Research Project Board
```bash
# Setup research board
npx ruv-swarm github research-board \
--phases "ideation,research,experiment,analysis,publish" \
--track-citations \
--collaborate-external
```
## Metrics & KPIs
### Performance Metrics
```bash
# Track board performance
npx ruv-swarm github board-kpis \
--metrics '[
"average-cycle-time",
"throughput-per-sprint",
"blocked-time-percentage",
"first-time-pass-rate"
]' \
--dashboard-url
```
### Team Metrics
```bash
# Track team performance
npx ruv-swarm github team-metrics \
--board "Development" \
--per-member \
--include "velocity,quality,collaboration" \
--anonymous-option
```
See also: [swarm-issue.md](.$swarm-issue.md), [multi-repo-swarm.md](.$multi-repo-swarm.md)This skill synchronizes AI agent swarms with GitHub Projects to provide visual task management, progress tracking, and team coordination. It connects swarm task state, agent assignments, and metadata to project boards for bidirectional updates and automation. Use it to convert swarm workflows into actionable project cards, views, and reports.
The skill inspects swarm tasks, agent assignments, and task metadata, then maps those fields to GitHub Project columns, fields, labels, and cards. It supports initialization of project fields, bidirectional status mapping, real-time webhooks, multi-board and cross-organization sync, and automated card movements based on rules. CLI hooks validate GitHub auth and repository context before operations and emit diagnostics after runs.
How does conflict resolution work when both swarm and board change the same card?
Configure a conflict-resolution strategy (for example, source-wins or timestamp-based) at sync setup and enable audit trails to review merges.
Can I run this across multiple GitHub organizations?
Yes. The skill supports cross-organization sync with customizable field mapping and explicit conflict rules.