> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.anonymous.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Multi-Agent

> Creating and managing multiple agents

The TUI supports running multiple agents in the same conversation, each with its own
provider, model, and system prompt.

## Creating Agents

Open the Agent Manager from the command palette (`Ctrl+P`) to add, remove, or configure
agents. Each agent gets:

* A unique name and color label
* Its own provider and model
* An independent session on the server

## Mentions

Use `@AgentName` in your message to direct it to a specific agent:

```
@Claude explain this function
@Codex refactor the test file
```

## Relay Policies

Control how messages are shared between agents:

| Policy           | Behavior                                             |
| ---------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| **MentionsOnly** | Agents only see messages addressed to them (default) |
| **BroadcastAll** | All agents see all messages                          |

## Threads

Create coordinated multi-agent threads with:

* A shared goal
* Selected participants
* A configurable number of iterations

Agents take turns responding to achieve the goal collaboratively.

## Handoff

Switch a conversation to a different model mid-chat:

| Mode        | Description                                               |
| ----------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Summary** | Generates a summary of the conversation for the new model |
| **Fresh**   | Starts the new model with no prior context                |

## Compaction

When a conversation exceeds 75% of the context window, the TUI automatically compacts it
by summarizing earlier messages to free up space.