Cortex is a command‑line orchestrator for AI agents that lets developers define deterministic, multi‑agent workflows in plain YAML. It executes agents in parallel, respects task dependencies, and chains outputs without relying on chat interfaces. Configuration files such as Cortexfile and MasterCortex enable reproducible, real‑time streaming and session tracking for single‑ or multi‑project AI pipelines, providing control and scalability for automated workflows.