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README.md

Guides

Practical, step-by-step documentation on how to use Marcus effectively. These guides show workflows, processes, and best practices.

Purpose

Learn how to accomplish specific tasks with Marcus, from agent workflows to project management. Each guide walks through complete processes with examples and explanations.

Audience

  • Agents working with Marcus
  • Developers using Marcus for projects
  • Project managers monitoring progress
  • Power users exploring advanced features

Guide Categories

Complete agent lifecycle from registration to task completion. Learn how agents interact with Marcus, request work, report progress, handle blockers, and coordinate with the team.

Key workflows: Registration, Task Requests, Progress Reporting, Blocker Handling, Context Retrieval, Dependency Checking

How to create, monitor, and optimize projects with Marcus. From natural language project creation to health monitoring and status analysis.

Key processes: Creating Projects, Monitoring Status, Analyzing Health, Managing Tasks

How agents coordinate and communicate through Marcus. Learn about logging decisions, tracking artifacts, and using the communication hub for team awareness.

Key patterns: Communication Hub, Decision Logging, Artifact Tracking, Team Coordination

Deep-dive topics for power users. Understand Marcus's memory system, agent support tools, status monitoring, and diagnostic capabilities.

Key topics: Memory System, Agent Support Tools, Agent Status, Ping System, Predictive Analytics

How to Use These Guides

  1. For Agents: Start with Agent Workflows to understand your lifecycle
  2. For Managers: Begin with Project Management for oversight
  3. For Teams: Review Collaboration for coordination patterns
  4. For Experts: Explore Advanced for deep system understanding

Guide Structure

Each guide follows a consistent format:

  • What it does - Overview of the workflow
  • When to use it - Appropriate scenarios
  • How it works - Step-by-step process
  • System interactions - What's happening behind the scenes
  • Examples - Real scenarios with data
  • Best practices - Tips for success

Next Steps


Philosophy: These guides show how without prescribing exactly what to do. Marcus provides guidance, you bring intelligence.