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+name: "Build agent mode with CRDT-based work claiming"
+---
+
+# Story 479: Build agent mode with CRDT-based work claiming
+
+## User Story
+
+As a user with multiple laptops, I want to run huskies in build agent mode so it connects to the mesh, syncs state, and autonomously picks up and runs coding work.
+
+## Acceptance Criteria
+
+- [ ] New CLI mode: huskies agent --rendezvous ws://host:3001
+- [ ] Agent mode: syncs CRDT state, runs coders, no web UI or chat interface
+- [ ] Work claiming via CRDT: node writes claim (node ID) to CRDT doc, merge resolves conflicts deterministically, losing node stops work
+- [ ] Agent picks up stories in current stage and runs Claude Code locally
+- [ ] Agent pushes feature branch to Gitea when done, reports completion via CRDT
+- [ ] Handles offline/reconnect: CRDT merges on reconnect, interrupted work is reclaimed after timeout
+
+## Out of Scope
+
+- TBD