ax-ipc

Manage AX host-agent IPC protocols with Zod schema validation.

5|2|Updated Feb 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/project-ax/ax-legacy --skill ax-ipc
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Skill: ax-ipc
Source: https://github.com/project-ax/ax-legacy/tree/main/.claude/skills/ax-ipc
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/project-ax/ax-legacy --skill ax-ipc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the communication between the AX host and agent processes, managing IPC protocols, schemas, and validation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Protocol Management: Handles schemas, actions, length-prefix framing, and Zod validation.
  • Communication: Ensures that AX host and agent processes communicate effectively.
  • Use Case: When modifying IPC protocols in Ax systems, this Skill manages schemas, actions, framing, and Zod validations for ipc-schemas.ts and ipc-server.ts.

Quick Start

Run the ax-ipc skill to set up or modify IPC protocol configurations.

Frequently Asked Questions about ax-ipc

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage inter-process communication protocols between a host and agent?

To manage inter-process communication between a host and agent, you need a protocol handler that enforces schema validation, action mapping, and length-prefix framing. This ensures both processes coordinate effectively without data mismatch.

How does Zod validation work for IPC schemas?

Zod validation for IPC schemas works by enforcing runtime type checking on messages exchanged between host and agent processes. It validates incoming data against defined schemas before processing, preventing protocol errors and malformed actions.

What is length-prefix framing in inter-process communication?

Length-prefix framing in inter-process communication is a message delineation method where each data chunk is preceded by its byte length. This allows the host and agent to parse streaming IPC messages accurately without delimiters.

How do I modify IPC schemas and server configurations in Ax systems?

To modify IPC schemas and server configurations in Ax systems, update the protocol definitions and validation rules in your ipc-schemas.ts and ipc-server.ts files. This adjusts actions and framing for host-agent communication.

Do I need specific protocols for host-agent process coordination?

Yes, host-agent process coordination requires specific protocols to handle schemas, actions, and message framing. Implementing these protocols ensures reliable inter-process communication and proper data validation across Ax systems.

Why does my IPC protocol validation fail between host and agent?

IPC protocol validation fails between host and agent when message payloads do not match the expected Zod schemas. Mismatched actions or incorrect length-prefix framing during inter-process communication also cause validation errors.