contention-layer

Classify conflicts between skills and route new skill candidates to Forge Harness paths.

7|Updated May 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/chrono-meta/forge-harness --skill contention-layer
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: contention-layer
Source: https://github.com/chrono-meta/forge-harness/tree/main/plugins/fh-meta/skills/contention-layer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/chrono-meta/forge-harness --skill contention-layer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

When two skills, agents, or research tracks produce conflicting outputs, valuable signal is often discarded as an error instead of being used to improve the ecosystem. This Skill eliminates that waste by analyzing contention to uncover new validation angles and generate new skill candidates for the Forge Harness ecosystem.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Conflict Classification: Categorizes conflicts into criteria, scope, order, philosophy, or dual-track grounding types to identify the root of disagreement between sources.
  • Harvest Gate Validation: Runs a structured 3-question gate to determine if a conflict reveals a new, standalone skill opportunity or can be resolved by improving existing skills.
  • Ecosystem Routing: Automatically routes new skill candidates to the correct Forge Harness path (fh-meta, commons plugin, or field harvest) based on their scope and domain.
  • Track Conflict Handling: Specializes in dual-track grounding conflicts between open-frontier research and internal memory recall, resolving them via memory hygiene, publishable deltas, or phantom quench as appropriate. Use Case: If your deep-research track and internal CATALOG recall disagree on a factual claim, this skill verifies sources, identifies whether the conflict is a stale memory or a new publishable insight, and generates a new skill candidate if the disagreement reveals a novel validation angle.

Quick Start

Invoke the contention-layer skill when you notice two skills or research tracks producing conflicting conclusions about the same output to analyze the disagreement and route any new skill candidates to the appropriate Forge Harness ecosystem path.

Frequently Asked Questions about contention-layer

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

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How do I resolve conflicting outputs from multiple AI skills or agents?

You resolve conflicting outputs by treating the disagreement as a signal, classifying the conflict type, and running a harvest gate validation to determine whether to improve existing skills or generate a new skill candidate.

What is dual-track grounding conflict in open-frontier research and memory recall?

Dual-track grounding conflict occurs when open-frontier research and internal memory recall disagree on factual claims. It is resolved by verifying sources to determine if the issue is stale memory, a publishable delta, or requires phantom quench.

How do I generate new skill candidates from cross-skill validation conflicts?

You generate new skill candidates by applying a 3-question harvest gate to evaluate if the contention reveals a standalone opportunity, then automatically generating a SKILL.md skeleton for viable candidates.

How are new skill candidates routed within the Forge Harness ecosystem?

New skill candidates are routed by analyzing their scope and domain to automatically direct them to the fh-meta, commons plugin, or field harvest path within the Forge Harness ecosystem.

When should I analyze skill contention instead of just fixing the conflicting output error?

You should analyze skill contention instead of just fixing the error when two skills or research tracks produce conflicting conclusions and you want to uncover new validation angles or ecosystem growth opportunities from the disagreement.