What is Squad, and what is multi-agent orchestration?
Squad is TermSquad’s multi-agent orchestration capability for AI coding agents. It coordinates agents on your cloud computer: a lead delegates focused tasks and collects results, or two peers debate a decision.
When should I delegate, and when should I debate?
Delegate when the path is understood and the work can be split into focused tasks. Request a debate when the approach is uncertain and you want two equal agents to develop independent positions, challenge assumptions and examine the trade-offs.
Can agents work in parallel on the same project?
Yes, when their tasks are independent and the computer has capacity. Give agents separate file scopes, or let Squad give each implementer its own Git worktree for overlapping changes. Work that needs an earlier result, such as reviewing a completed implementation, runs in sequence.
How does Squad check the work?
A lead can declare the checks a task must pass, such as tests or a build. Squad runs them, with TermSquad Guard when it is enabled, and records the results so the lead can verify the evidence before accepting the work. Checks complement review; they do not prove a change is correct.
Can I choose different agents and models for each role?
Yes. Squad Settings let you choose an installed supported agent and model for Implementation, Review, Peer A and Peer B. Connect each agent with your own account or API key. The agent’s available models depend on its provider and setup.
Does Squad start other agents automatically?
The Automatic delegation setting lets supported agents use Squad proactively when useful. Turn it off to keep delegation explicit. You can still ask an agent to use Squad with this setting off. Debate always requires an explicit request.
What happens if agents disagree or a task gets stuck?
Debate reports consensus only when one peer explicitly accepts the other’s final proposal. Reaching the round limit produces a valid no-consensus result. Delegation returns status and output, including blocked, stalled or timeout information, so the lead can decide what to do next.
How is Squad different from Squad Memory?
Squad coordinates work between agents. Squad Memory stores durable project knowledge for agents and future sessions. Debate transcripts and results are saved locally; accepted decisions can be saved explicitly to memory, but debates do not write to Squad Memory automatically.
Is Squad a separate AI model or subscription?
Squad is a capability of your TermSquad Computer, not an AI model. You bring supported agents and their subscriptions or API keys. AI subscriptions and usage are not included in your TermSquad plan; running more agents can increase provider usage.