Crew — Let Claude/Codex/OpenCode agents talk to each other is a skill AI agent for To coordinate multiple AI development assistants to complete a complex programming task, such as generating, testing, and refactoring code. Pricing: Free + $20/mo. As of 2026-10-27, KanonAgent records 2 upvotes. First indexed by KanonAgent on 2026-09-07.
Enables multiple AI agents like Claude and Codex to communicate and collaborate on complex tasks.
2 upvotes
Tracked by Kanon since Sep 7, 2026
Status basis: npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 10 per 3d from 33 (<= 40% of the prior window)
📈 Timelinewhat changed, and when
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 10 per 3d from 33 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 10 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 10 per 3d from 33 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 0 per 3d from 33 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -8 per 3d from 21 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -9 per 3d from 40 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -7 per 3d from 42 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 1 per 3d from 42 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 40 in the last 3d vs 4 in the 3d before (ratio 10.0x, threshold 1.5x)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 42 in the last 3d vs 4 in the 3d before (ratio 10.5x, threshold 1.5x)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 22 in the last 3d vs 4 in the 3d before (ratio 5.5x, threshold 1.5x)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 7 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -427 per 3d from 447 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -329 per 3d from 444 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Anomaly daily change -307.0 is -4.2 standard deviations from this entity's own prior mean (0.9±73.0, baseline excludes this point) — unusual, not necessarily adoption
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -22 per 3d from 444 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Anomaly daily change -307.0 is -4.2 standard deviations from this entity's own prior mean (0.9±73.0, baseline excludes this point) — unusual, not necessarily adoption
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 447 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 3 per 3d from 444 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 444 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 444 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
- first observed Kanon started keeping permanent history for this agent
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| Machine-callable | — | unknown | — |
| Open source | 1 | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
| Self-hostable | 1 | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
| Bring your own key | — | unknown | — |
| Autonomy level | 2 | inferred | 2 quote(s) |
| Pricing model | — | unknown | — |
| Integrations | — | unknown | — |
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🤖 Agent teardown · skill
Job to be doneTo coordinate multiple AI development assistants to complete a complex programming task, such as generating, testing, and refactoring code.
AutonomyL2 · tool-calling(evidence: "crew send drops a message into another agent's context withi…")
Who it is forDevelopers and technical teams
Prerequisitesopen source · self-hostable
PricingFree + $20/mo
Traction · why it is risingGaining traction among developers building AI-powered software workflows who need cross-agent coordination.
Why it matters
It’s a foundational step toward multi-agent systems in software development, enabling scalable and reliable collaboration between different AI coding agents.
Evidence quotesverbatim, from the product’s own materials
“public GitHub repository (README fetched)”— structural
“npm install -g @0xmmo/crew”— readme
“installing globally wires the hook into ~/.claude/settings.json and ~/.codex/hooks.json, and drops a generated crew plugin into ~/.config/opencode/plugins/”— readme
“crew send drops a message into another agent's context within seconds”— readme
“Hand off work between sessions”— readme
“install it as a plugin. Token-frugal and fail-safe by design”— readme
Signal source: Show HN
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FAQ
What is Crew?
Enables multiple AI agents like Claude and Codex to communicate and collaborate on complex tasks.
What does Crew do?
To coordinate multiple AI development assistants to complete a complex programming task, such as generating, testing, and refactoring code.
Why does Crew matter?
It’s a foundational step toward multi-agent systems in software development, enabling scalable and reliable collaboration between different AI coding agents.
How much does Crew cost?
Free + $20/mo
Is Crew free?
Yes — Crew has a free tier. Pricing as stated on its own page: Free + $20/mo
Is Crew open source?
Yes — Crew is open source.
Can I self-host Crew?
Yes — Crew can be self-hosted.
How popular is Crew?
As tracked by KanonAgent: 2 upvotes (first indexed 2026-09-07).
What are the best Crew alternatives?
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