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Teams and Parallel Execution

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Teams in CAI enable efficient parallel execution across multiple terminals, allowing you to coordinate specialized agents for complex security workflows.

Quick Start with Teams

  1. Navigate to Teams tab in the sidebar
  2. Click any team button to configure all four terminals instantly
  3. Send prompts to individual terminals or broadcast to all
  4. Switch teams anytime to change your workflow strategy

Parallel Execution Patterns

Pattern 1: Divide and Conquer

Distribute different aspects of a target across terminals:

Terminal 1 (redteam): Web application testing
Terminal 2 (redteam): API endpoint enumeration
Terminal 3 (bug_bounter): Authentication bypass attempts
Terminal 4 (bug_bounter): Input validation testing

Example with Team 1 (2 Red + 2 Bug):

T1: Scan example.com for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
T2: Enumerate subdomains and check for takeover
T3: Test for SQL injection in login forms
T4: Analyze JWT token security

Pattern 2: Phased Workflow

Execute sequential phases across terminals:

Phase 1: Reconnaissance (all terminals)
Phase 2: Vulnerability discovery (terminals 1-2)
Phase 3: Exploitation (terminals 3-4)
Phase 4: Validation (switch to retester agents)

Example with Team 5 (Red + Blue + Retester + Bug):

T1: Initial reconnaissance and enumeration
T2: Defensive posture analysis
T3: Retest previously found vulnerabilities
T4: Hunt for new bug bounty targets

Pattern 3: Simultaneous Validation

Test and validate in parallel:

Terminal 1-2: Discover vulnerabilities
Terminal 3-4: Immediately validate findings

Example with Team 6 (2 Red + 2 Retester):

T1: Find SQL injection points
T2: Identify XSS vectors
T3: Validate SQLi exploitability
T4: Confirm XSS impact

Broadcasting Commands

Send the same command to all terminals simultaneously:

Method 1: Add "all" flag 1. Type your command in the input area 2. Add all at the end of your prompt 3. Command executes on all four terminals in parallel

Example use cases: - Broadcast reconnaissance: Enumerate subdomains of example.com all - Parallel vulnerability scan: Scan target.com for SQL injection all - Coordinated testing: Test authentication mechanisms all

Team Selection Strategies

For Penetration Testing

  • Team 1 (2 Red + 2 Bug): Comprehensive offensive testing
  • Team 8 (4 Red): Maximum offensive coverage

For Bug Bounty Hunting

  • Team 10 (4 Bug): Intensive vulnerability research
  • Team 1 (2 Red + 2 Bug): Red team + bug bounty combination

For Defense Analysis

  • Team 9 (4 Blue): Complete defensive posture review
  • Team 3 (2 Red + 2 Blue): Offense/defense balance

For Validation Workflows

  • Team 6 (2 Red + 2 Retester): Offensive + validation
  • Team 11 (4 Retester): Comprehensive retest coverage

For Comprehensive Assessments

  • Team 5 (Red + Blue + Retester + Bug): All-in-one workflow

Coordination Tips

Context Sharing

Share findings between terminals:

T1: discovered SQL injection in /api/users
T2: /load T1 context and exploit the SQL injection

Progressive Refinement

Build on previous results:

T1: enumerate subdomains
T2: scan the subdomains found by T1
T3: test authentication on discovered services
T4: validate exploitability of findings

Role Specialization

Assign specific roles to terminals: - Scout: Terminal 1 does reconnaissance - Attacker: Terminals 2-3 exploit findings - Validator: Terminal 4 confirms results

Performance Optimization

Terminal Distribution

  • Don't overload one terminal: Distribute prompts evenly
  • Monitor the queue: Check Queue tab for bottlenecks
  • Use available terminals: Switch to idle terminals instead of queuing

Model Selection

  • Fast models for reconnaissance: Use alias0-fast or alias1 for enumeration
  • Powerful models for exploitation: Use alias1 for complex tasks
  • Mix models strategically: Different models for different terminal roles

Cost Management

  • Track stats: Monitor usage in Stats tab
  • Optimize prompts: Be concise to reduce token consumption
  • Use efficient teams: Don't use 4 terminals if 2 suffice

Advanced Patterns

Split Context Analysis

Analyze scenarios from independent perspectives: - Each terminal maintains isolated context - Compare different approaches to the same problem - Identify blind spots through diverse analysis

Progressive Refinement

Build comprehensive understanding through iterative analysis: - Terminal 1 identifies initial findings - Terminal 2 validates and expands on findings - Terminal 3 explores alternative approaches - Terminal 4 consolidates and refines results

Parallel Hypothesis Testing

Test multiple theories simultaneously: - Each terminal investigates a different hypothesis - Compare results to identify the most viable approach - Accelerate discovery through parallel exploration

Last updated: October 2025 | CAI TUI v0.6+

Quick Reference: Press F1 or type /help teams for team-specific help.