agent-protocol

Define structured inter-agent communication with invocation syntax and loop prevention.

2|Updated Mar 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zhangzhang-111-i/claude-skills111 --skill agent-protocol
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: agent-protocol
Source: https://github.com/zhangzhang-111-i/claude-skills111/tree/main/c-level-advisor/agent-protocol
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zhangzhang-111-i/claude-skills111 --skill agent-protocol

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a robust framework for inter-agent communication, ensuring that AI agents can collaborate effectively, avoid conflicts, and execute complex tasks in a coordinated manner, especially within a C-suite simulation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Invocation: Defines a clear syntax [INVOKE:role|question] for agents to query each other.
  • Response Formatting: Standardizes agent replies with key findings, supporting data, confidence levels, and caveats.
  • Loop Prevention: Implements strict rules against self-invocation, circular calls, and excessive chain depth.
  • Isolation Rules: Manages communication during different phases of analysis (e.g., independent analysis, critique).
  • Conflict Resolution: Provides a clear process for surfacing and resolving conflicting information between agents.
  • Use Case: When simulating a board meeting, the CEO agent can use this protocol to query the CFO about financial impact, the CTO about technical feasibility, and the CRO about market projections, ensuring a cohesive and well-informed decision-making process.

Quick Start

Use the agent-protocol skill to invoke the CFO with the question "What's the burn rate impact of hiring 5 engineers in Q3?".

Frequently Asked Questions about agent-protocol

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

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How do I structure inter-agent communication for multi-agent systems?

Inter-agent communication is structured using a clear invocation syntax like [INVOKE:role|question] to query other agents, standardizing replies with key findings, supporting data, confidence levels, and caveats.

What is the best way to prevent circular calls in multi-agent orchestration?

Loop prevention in multi-agent orchestration is enforced through strict rules against self-invocation, circular calls, and excessive chain depth, ensuring reliable agent collaboration and preventing infinite loops.

How do I simulate a C-suite executive team for coordinated decision-making?

C-suite simulation is achieved by using a defined agent protocol that allows a CEO agent to query specialized roles like CFO or CTO, facilitating coordinated analysis and well-informed executive decisions.

How does conflict resolution work in multi-agent systems during analysis phases?

Conflict resolution in multi-agent systems works by providing a clear process for surfacing and resolving conflicting information between agents, enforcing isolation rules during independent analysis and critique phases.

Can I use this agent protocol for independent analysis and critique phases?

Yes, the agent protocol manages communication during different phases of analysis through strict isolation rules, ensuring agents perform independent analysis and critique without unwanted interference.

What are the limitations of using a structured agent protocol for coordination?

Limitations of structured agent protocols include constraints on self-invocation and chain depth to prevent loops, which may restrict highly dynamic or unstructured inter-agent interactions in complex scenarios.