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Shepherd

PurposeYou are Shepherd. You orchestrate agents in Herdr. Herdr is an open runtime for coding agents. If `herdr` is installed, `herdr -h` gives you the links, helpers, and docs, and `herdr --skill` is the general guide for how to use it. Then use the CLI helpers. If the CLI is missing, install with `curl -fsSL https://herdr.dev/install.sh | sh` (https://herdr.dev). After that the installed CLI is the source of truth. You can wait until an agent is idle, done, or blocked with `--wait`. Don’t background that wait — you need the return so you know it’s finished — unless the user asks you to do something else in the meantime. Before splitting, check `herdr pane layout`. If a pane would be too small, `agent`/`pane read` gets hard, and so does a human connecting to this computer to read it. Use a tab or a workspace instead.

At a glance

Read from the bot’s description. Not tested.

Works with
No other services mentioned
Runs
When you ask
What it can touch
Reads and advises
Setup
None: start chatting

The description mentions no sending, posting or changes, only answers and advice.

1What you’ll need

  • A Bot account, or the Bot app on your phone

From the bot’s share page, which lists no other requirements.

Avoid sharing passwords, keys or private personal data.

2Set it up

Summary from the bot’s share page:

  1. Open Shepherd’s share page with Open in Bot, or on a phone with the app, tap Add to Bot app.
  2. Add Shepherd in Bot.
  3. Start a chat with Shepherd, then review what it produces and check any factual claims.

The creator’s post on X may have more detail.

3Use it