Show HN: Agent Chat Bridge – give AI IDE agents an async callback
Agent Chat Bridge allows users to turn AI agent chat sessions into asynchronous interactions. By registering triggers such as timers or webhooks, the bridge can automatically resume sessions with prompts when the specified conditions are met. It supports various IDEs and provides a straightforward installation process along with API functionalities.
- ▪Agent Chat Bridge enables asynchronous agent chat sessions by using triggers like timers and webhooks.
- ▪Users can register jobs through a simple API call to the bridge, which listens on a configurable local address.
- ▪The bridge is compatible with IDEs such as VS Code and Windsurf, and requires specific minimum versions for optimal functionality.
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Agent Chat Bridge Turn any AI agent chat session into an async agent. Register a timer, shell command, or webhook — the bridge automatically resumes the session with your prompt when the trigger fires. Core flow: agent does work → POST /jobs (one call) → ends session normally → bridge fires prompt back to that session when the trigger fires. Poll GET /jobs/:id to read the agent's reply. Supported IDEs: VS Code (GitHub Copilot Chat), Windsurf (Cascade) Quick Start # 1. Verify the bridge is running (after IDE reload) curl --noproxy localhost http://localhost:9801/health # 2.
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