Multiple bots for long-running projects: why separate context channels beat one thread
zeeg · x · 2026-10-08
A workflow discussion between @msfeldstein and @zeeg on managing long-running projects with multiple AI bots. The key insight isn't anthropomorphic bot identities but maintaining separate channels for different contexts — cramming everything into a single thread leaves the agent full of unnecessary context. He values Muse's browser integration and polished UI, and finds roleplaying bots unproductive.
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