artifact-io

Standardize multi-agent artifact I/O by applying a CHANGE-ID-based directory structure with fixed folders for intake, planning, execution, qa, summary, and logs. This organizes artifacts under a predictable tree and reduces ambiguity when agents read and write files.

A role-based read/write permission model works best for multi-agent workflow artifacts. It enforces safe access across workflow stages, ensuring agents only read or produce artifacts that match their designated execution, qa, or planning roles.

Use the CHANGE-ID as a templating variable to construct artifact root paths. This keeps all artifacts organized under a predictable tree, allowing multiple agents to consistently reference the same directory structure across different runs.

The standard directory structure for multi-agent workflow artifacts uses six folders: intake, planning, execution, qa, summary, and logs. Each folder has a clear purpose, separating artifacts by their workflow stage.

No specific dependencies are required to implement artifact root conventions. You create the standard directory tree under your chosen artifact root using the CHANGE-ID, then reference those paths directly in your workflow prompts and scripts.

Multi-agent workflows need standardized artifact paths to reduce ambiguity and errors when coordinating multi-step runs. Without directory conventions, agents risk reading incorrect files or overwriting outputs, which disrupts the workflow.