apm-communication

Define agent communication standards and implement a file-based Message Bus protocol.

1|Updated Dec 13, 2025

Search Tags:#agent communication #message bus #inter-agent messaging #structured messaging #APM protocol

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npx skills add https://github.com/stephendor/TDL --skill apm-communication

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: apm-communication
Source: https://github.com/stephendor/TDL/tree/main/.agents/skills/apm-communication
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stephendor/TDL --skill apm-communication

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenges of agent communication and Message Bus protocol, ensuring structured and efficient inter-agent messaging within the APM framework.

Core Features & Use Cases

Agent Communication Standards: Defines standards for agent communication, including bus identity and shared message formats.
File-based Message Bus Protocol: Facilitates structured messaging between agents.
Agent-to-User Communication: Outlines guidelines for direct and visible reasoning in communication with users.
Agent-to-System Communication: Specifies technical guidelines for writing to APM artifacts.
Use Case: For example, a Planner agent can use this Skill to communicate with a Worker agent, ensuring that the Worker understands the tasks and reasoning behind them.

Quick Start

Use the apm-communication skill to define and enforce agent communication standards in your APM system.

Frequently Asked Questions about apm-communication

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I set up structured inter-agent messaging within the APM framework?▼

Structured inter-agent messaging in the APM framework is established via a file-based Message Bus protocol that defines bus identity and shared message formats for agent communication. This ensures agents properly exchange structured messages.

What is a file-based Message Bus protocol and how does it work for agent communication?▼

A file-based Message Bus protocol facilitates agent communication by using shared file formats and defined bus identity standards to ensure structured messaging between agents. It provides a reliable channel for inter-agent data exchange.

Can I use this to define communication standards between a Planner agent and a Worker agent?▼

Yes, you can define agent communication standards for Planner and Worker agents. The protocol ensures the Worker agent understands tasks and reasoning by enforcing shared message formats and direct agent-to-user communication guidelines.

What are the guidelines for agent-to-system communication when writing to APM artifacts?▼

Agent-to-system communication specifies technical guidelines for writing to APM artifacts. It ensures agents properly structure their outputs and technical messages when interacting with system-level components within the framework.

Does this Skill require external dependencies to implement the Message Bus protocol?▼

No external dependencies are required to implement the Message Bus protocol. The Skill relies solely on its internal scripts and references to define and enforce agent communication standards and shared message formats.

When should I use a structured message bus instead of direct agent-to-agent communication?▼

A structured message bus is necessary when coordinating complex inter-agent messaging tasks that require shared formats and visible reasoning. It ensures proper communication models and bus identity across multiple agents in the APM framework.