setup

parallel-web/parallel-agent-skills

Install and authenticate the Parallel CLI for agent integration.

What is setup?

This skill sets up the Parallel plugin by installing the CLI tool, authenticating your account, and verifying the connection. Use it as a prerequisite before running other Parallel-dependent skills.

Guides installation of parallel-cli via pipx, Homebrew, npm, or native binary
Authenticates your Parallel account via login command
Verifies successful authentication and CLI setup
Helps resolve PATH issues if CLI is not found
Provides update command for keeping CLI current

How to install setup

npx skills add https://github.com/parallel-web/parallel-agent-skills --skill setup

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How to use setup

1.Choose an installation method (pipx, Homebrew, npm, or native binary) from https://docs.parallel.ai/integrations/cli
2.Run the installer for your chosen method
3.Execute `parallel-cli login` to authenticate your account
4.Run `parallel-cli auth` to verify authentication succeeded
5.If CLI is not found, add ~/.local/bin to your PATH environment variable

Use cases

Good for

Initial setup of Parallel agent environment before using other skills
Authenticating a new Parallel account for CLI access
Verifying CLI installation is working correctly
Updating to the latest Parallel CLI version
Troubleshooting CLI not found errors by adding ~/.local/bin to PATH

Who it's for

Developers setting up Parallel agent for the first time
Teams deploying Parallel agents in new environments
Users needing to authenticate or re-authenticate their Parallel account

setup FAQ

What installation methods are supported?

Parallel CLI supports installation via pipx, Homebrew, npm, and native binary. See https://docs.parallel.ai/integrations/cli for detailed instructions for each method.

How do I authenticate after installing?

Run `parallel-cli login` to authenticate your Parallel account, then verify with `parallel-cli auth`.

What should I do if parallel-cli is not found?

Add ~/.local/bin to your PATH environment variable, then try the command again.

How do I update Parallel CLI later?

Run `parallel-cli update` to upgrade to the latest version.

Full instructions (SKILL.md)

Source of truth, from parallel-web/parallel-agent-skills.

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Parallel Plugin Setup

Install CLI

See https://docs.parallel.ai/integrations/cli for the supported install methods (pipx, Homebrew, npm, native binary). Walk the user through whichever they pick.