ClaimSync: file claim coordinator for AI agents

Prevent two AI agents from editing the same repo file

Problem

When multiple AI coding agents work in parallel, they may edit the same file simultaneously, causing conflicts or lost changes. No lightweight file claim mechanism exists—developers must coordinate manually or adopt heavyweight workflows.

Solution

A lightweight file claim service: agents claim files before editing, others wait or skip; supports auto-release on timeout, conflict logs, and simple CLI integration without changing existing agent architecture.

Users

Developers and small teams running multiple AI coding agents concurrently

MVP

CLI for claiming/releasing file locks; file-level occupancy status query; auto-release on timeout; conflict event log; single-file config for setup

Revenue

Open-source core + hosted service subscription (shared lock state for teams), or per-seat pricing

Why now

Multi-agent parallel coding is growing while file-level coordination tools are scarce; indie developers can ship a lightweight solution fast