pi-crew helps you run several subagents at the same time while your main session stays open and responsive. It is built for Windows users who want to keep working while background tasks run in parallel.
Use it when you want to:
- Split one task into smaller parts
- Let each part run on its own
- Keep your session interactive
- Check progress without waiting for one job to finish first
Before you install pi-crew on Windows, make sure you have:
- A Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC
- An internet connection
- Permission to download files
- Enough free disk space for the app and its working files
For best results, use a modern 64-bit Windows system. The app is designed to start fast and stay light while it manages work in the background.
Visit this page to download pi-crew for Windows:
On that page, look for the latest release. Download the Windows file that matches your system. If you see more than one file, pick the one that looks like a Windows app, such as .exe or .zip.
After you download the file, follow these steps:
- Open your Downloads folder.
- Find the pi-crew file you just downloaded.
- If the file is a
.zip, right-click it and choose Extract All. - Open the extracted folder.
- If the file is an
.exe, double-click it to start the app. - If Windows shows a security prompt, choose Run or More info, then Run anyway if you trust the source.
- Keep the app in a folder you can find later, such as Desktop or Documents.
If pi-crew comes as a portable app, you do not need a full install. You can run it from the folder where you placed it.
When you open pi-crew for the first time, it will set up its local workspace. This may take a moment.
Follow these steps:
- Start the app.
- Wait for the main window to load.
- Read the on-screen prompts.
- Enter the task you want to break into subagents.
- Start the run and keep your main session open.
If the app asks for a working folder, choose a folder with enough space and a simple name, such as pi-crew-work.
pi-crew uses a main session plus isolated subagents. Each subagent handles one part of the job. That lets the app work in parallel instead of one step at a time.
A simple flow looks like this:
- You give pi-crew a task
- It splits the task into parts
- It spawns subagents for each part
- The subagents work at the same time
- You keep using your session while work continues
This setup helps when you want faster progress on tasks that can be divided.
You can use pi-crew for tasks like:
- Organizing research into separate threads
- Breaking large jobs into smaller steps
- Comparing different outputs from multiple agents
- Running background work while you stay in control
- Keeping long tasks from blocking your main session
Use this order when you work with pi-crew:
- Open the app.
- Enter your main task.
- Choose how many subagents you want to run.
- Start the job.
- Watch the progress view.
- Review each result.
- Merge the parts you want to keep.
If one part needs changes, you can rerun that part without starting over.
For a smooth first run, try these settings:
- Start with a small number of subagents
- Use short, clear task names
- Keep the working folder in a simple path
- Leave enough memory free for other apps
- Close programs you do not need while a large job runs
If your PC is older, use fewer parallel agents at once. That helps keep the app responsive.
pi-crew may create a few local folders when it runs:
- A workspace folder for active jobs
- A results folder for completed output
- A log folder for run details
- Temporary files for each subagent
Keep these folders in one place. Do not move them while a job is running.
To get the newest version:
- Go to the release page.
- Check the latest release.
- Download the newest Windows file.
- Replace your old copy if needed.
- Open the app again.
If you keep your workspace in a separate folder, your past work should stay easy to find.
If pi-crew does not open, try these steps:
- Right-click the file and choose Run as administrator
- Check that Windows did not block the file
- Download it again from the release page
- Make sure the file finished downloading
- Move the app to a folder with a short path, such as
C:\pi-crew
If the app opens but does not start a job:
- Check your input for errors
- Try a smaller task first
- Lower the number of subagents
- Close and reopen the app
- Make sure the workspace folder is writable
If the app feels slow:
- Reduce the number of parallel agents
- Close other heavy apps
- Use a simpler task
- Restart Windows if the system has been running for a long time
pi-crew is made to run work in a local session on your PC. That makes it easier to keep control of your files and task flow. Use a folder you trust and review the output before you use it in a larger project.
- Give each task one clear goal
- Break large jobs into smaller parts
- Use plain names for folders and files
- Check results before you start the next step
- Keep the app open until all subagents finish
You might use pi-crew like this:
- Main task: Review a group of notes
- Subagent 1: Sort the notes by topic
- Subagent 2: Find repeated ideas
- Subagent 3: Draft a short summary
- Subagent 4: List open questions
This lets you work on several parts at once while your main session stays open
Download or update pi-crew here: