An MCP server that lets AI instances spawn and manage hierarchical networks of Claude and Codex agents. Build recursive multi-level teams with bidirectional communication, role specialization, task interruption, and real-time monitoring — all orchestrated through tmux sessions.
| Capability | Claude Subagent | Madrox |
|---|---|---|
| Hierarchy depth | 2 levels (flat) | 3+ levels (recursive) |
| Models | Claude only | Claude + Codex |
| Interruption | Must terminate & restart | Stop & redirect, keep context |
| Visibility | Black box | Full tree view, metrics, dashboard |
| Parallel ops | Sequential only | Batch spawn/message/interrupt |
| Communication | One-way (parent → child) | Bidirectional + peer-to-peer |
| Workspace | Shared | Isolated per-instance |
| Resource tracking | None | Tokens, cost limits, auto-cleanup |
The fastest way to get started — install Madrox as a Claude Code plugin:
# Install from local clone
/plugin install /path/to/madroxAfter installing, restart your Claude Code session. All Madrox MCP tools become available automatically. The plugin starts the HTTP backend (port 8001) and the monitor dashboard (port 3002) in the background.
Use the /madrox:dashboard skill to open the real-time monitor dashboard in your browser.
Prerequisites: Python 3.11+, tmux, uv, npm
# 1. Install
git clone https://github.com/barkain/madrox.git && cd madrox
uv sync && source .venv/bin/activate
# 2. Start (backend + dashboard)
./start.sh
# 3. Register with Claude Code
claude mcp add madrox http://localhost:8001/mcp --transport httpThen ask Claude Code to spawn a madrox dev team from template — or see examples/ for scripted usage.
| Topic | Link |
|---|---|
| Installation & setup | docs/SETUP.md |
| Architecture & design | docs/ARCHITECTURE.md |
| API reference (24+ MCP tools) | docs/API_REFERENCE.md |
| Features & usage patterns | docs/FEATURES.md |
| Troubleshooting | docs/TROUBLESHOOTING.md |
| Team templates | docs/TEMPLATES.md |
| Examples | examples/ |
See CONTRIBUTING.md. Run uv run pytest tests/ -v and uv run ruff check src/ before submitting.
MIT — see LICENSE.