agent-native-architecture

Provide architectural patterns for designing agent-native applications with agent-driven workflows.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Skill: agent-native-architecture
Source: https://github.com/adamfeldman/compound-workflows/tree/main/plugins/compound-workflows/skills/agent-native-architecture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/adamfeldman/compound-workflows --skill agent-native-architecture-adamfeldman

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides guidance and patterns for designing and building applications where autonomous agents are the primary interface, moving beyond traditional code-centric development.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Agent-Native Principles: Understand and apply core concepts like Parity, Granularity, Composability, Emergent Capability, and Improvement Over Time.
  • Architectural Patterns: Learn about event-driven agents, Git-based self-modification, and UI integration.
  • Use Case: A product manager wants to understand how to design a new application where users interact primarily through natural language, with an agent handling complex tasks autonomously. This Skill provides the foundational knowledge and patterns to start.

Quick Start

Review the core principles of agent-native architecture to understand the design philosophy.

Frequently Asked Questions about agent-native-architecture

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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What is agent-native architecture and how does it differ from traditional application design?

Agent-native architecture designs applications where autonomous agents are the primary interface, moving beyond traditional code-centric development. It relies on principles like Parity, Granularity, and Composability to define features through prompts and primitive tools.

How do I design event-driven workflows for autonomous agents?

Design event-driven agents by using architectural patterns that allow autonomous systems to react to triggers. This approach integrates UI components and selects appropriate model tiers to ensure efficient execution of complex tasks.

Can an autonomous agent modify its own application code using Git?

Yes, agent-native architecture supports Git-based self-modification. This pattern allows autonomous agents to interact with and modify their own application codebase directly through Git workflows to achieve improvement over time.

What are the core principles for building agent-native applications?

The core principles include Parity, Granularity, Composability, Emergent Capability, and Improvement Over Time. These concepts guide prompt-based feature definition and the design of primitive tools for autonomous systems.

How do I select the right LLM model tier for an autonomous agent workflow?

Select LLM model tiers based on task complexity within the agent-driven workflow. Agent-native architecture patterns guide efficient model tier selection to balance execution speed and autonomous reasoning capabilities.

When should I use prompt-based feature definition instead of traditional code?

Use prompt-based feature definition when building applications where users interact primarily through natural language. This approach allows autonomous agents to handle complex tasks dynamically rather than relying on hardcoded logic.