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AgentHQ

GitHub AgentHQ - Agent Management Platform

AgentHQ is the centralized management platform for AI agents in your development workflow, providing visibility, control, and governance over all agent activities.

What is AgentHQ?

AgentHQ serves as the control center for managing AI agents across your organization. It provides:

  • Visibility: See all agent activities in one place
  • Control: Manage permissions and access
  • Governance: Enforce policies and compliance
  • Analytics: Track agent effectiveness and usage

Key Features

Agent Dashboard

Monitor all agents in real-time:

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                    AgentHQ Dashboard                     │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Active Agents: 12    │ Tasks Today: 156    │ Success: 94%│
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Recent Activity:                                         │
│ ✅ code-review-agent    Completed PR #423 review        │
│ 🔄 test-agent           Running integration tests        │
│ ✅ docs-agent           Updated API documentation        │
│ ⚠️ deploy-agent         Awaiting approval               │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Agent Types

Agent Type Purpose Common Tasks
Code Review Review pull requests Style checks, bug detection
Testing Automated testing Unit tests, integration tests
Documentation Keep docs updated API docs, README files
Security Security scanning Vulnerability detection
Deployment Release management CI/CD automation

Permission Management

Control what agents can do:

agent_permissions:
  code-review-agent:
    read: [source_code, pull_requests]
    write: [comments, reviews]
    execute: []

  deploy-agent:
    read: [source_code, configurations]
    write: [deployments]
    execute: [workflows]
    requires_approval: true

Setting Up AgentHQ

Organization Configuration

  1. Enable AgentHQ in organization settings
  2. Define Agent Roles based on team needs
  3. Set Permissions for each role
  4. Configure Notifications for important events

Agent Registration

Register new agents:

# .github/agenthq/agents.yml
agents:
  - name: code-assistant
    type: copilot
    permissions:
      - code:read
      - suggestions:write

  - name: security-scanner
    type: custom
    repository: org/security-agent
    schedule: "0 */6 * * *"  # Every 6 hours

Governance and Compliance

Audit Logging

Track all agent actions:

Timestamp Agent Action Resource Status
10:23:45 code-review Created comment PR #423 ✅
10:24:12 test-runner Executed tests main branch ✅
10:25:00 deploy-bot Requested deploy production ⏳ Pending

Policy Enforcement

Define organizational policies:

policies:
  code_review:
    - require_human_approval_for: [security_changes, config_changes]
    - max_auto_approvals_per_day: 50

  deployments:
    - require_two_approvals: production
    - allow_auto_deploy: [staging, development]

  data_access:
    - restrict_pii_access: all_agents
    - log_all_data_queries: true

Analytics and Insights

Usage Metrics

Track agent effectiveness:

📈
Task Completion Rate

94% of tasks completed successfully

⏱️
Time Saved

120 developer hours this month

🔍
Issues Found

45 bugs caught before merge

📊
Code Quality

15% improvement in coverage

Reports

Generate automated reports:

  • Weekly agent activity summary
  • Monthly effectiveness metrics
  • Quarterly compliance reports
  • Custom date range analysis

Best Practices

Start Small

  1. Begin with one or two agents
  2. Monitor their effectiveness
  3. Gradually expand coverage
  4. Refine permissions over time

Regular Reviews

  • Weekly: Check agent activity logs
  • Monthly: Review permission settings
  • Quarterly: Assess agent ROI

Documentation

Maintain clear documentation for:

  • Agent configurations
  • Permission rationale
  • Escalation procedures
  • Troubleshooting guides

Team Communication

Keep your team informed about which agents are active and what they do. This prevents confusion and builds trust.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Issue Cause Solution
Agent not responding Permission denied Check agent permissions
Slow performance Resource limits Adjust concurrency settings
Unexpected behavior Outdated config Update agent configuration
Failed tasks API limits Implement rate limiting

Getting Help

  1. Check AgentHQ documentation
  2. Review agent logs
  3. Contact GitHub support
  4. Community forums

📚 Resources