inbox

Triage inbound peer messages to assign a verb and closing artifact.

8|Updated Feb 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/usurobor/cnos --skill inbox-usurobor
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: inbox
Source: https://github.com/usurobor/cnos/tree/main/src/packages/cnos.core/skills/ops/inbox
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/usurobor/cnos --skill inbox-usurobor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Inbound peer messages can arrive unsorted, duplicative, or require coordination outside the agent's scope. The inbox skill ensures each message is triaged to a single verb (Delete, Defer, Delegate, or Do) and a visible closing artifact, preventing silent drops and loop noise.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deterministic triage: read one message from state/input.md, assign a verb, and determine the closing artifact.
  • Downstream workflow loading: load the appropriate skill when the verb requires action (e.g., review, code change, or operator coordination).
  • Noise reduction: detect duplicates and loops, archiving or closing with rationale to maintain inbox coherence.

Quick Start

Process the next inbound message by running the inbox triage flow to read state/input.md, assign a verb, and write a closing artifact to the appropriate output.

Frequently Asked Questions about inbox

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

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How do I triage inbound peer messages to prevent silent drops in an automated workflow?

Triage inbound peer messages by reading state/input.md, assigning exactly one verb (Delete, Defer, Delegate, or Do), and writing a visible closing artifact. This deterministic triage prevents silent drops and reduces loop noise.

What is the best way to assign a single action verb to unsorted agent inbox messages?

The best way to assign a single action verb to unsorted messages is to run a deterministic triage flow that reads state/input.md, applies one verb, and generates a visible closing artifact to prevent duplicative or uncoordinated peer message handling.

How do I automate message handling to detect duplicate peer messages and reduce loop noise?

Automate message handling by detecting duplicates and loops during the triage process, archiving or closing messages with rationale to maintain transport coherence and significantly reduce inbox loop noise.

When do I need a single-verb triage workflow for message handling?

You need a single-verb triage workflow for message handling when inbound peer messages arrive unsorted, duplicative, or require coordination outside the agent's scope, ensuring each message gets a visible closing artifact and downstream skills load automatically.

Can I load downstream skills automatically when a triaged message requires action?

Yes, you can load downstream skills automatically when a triaged message requires action. The triage flow determines the assigned verb and loads the appropriate skill for tasks like review, code changes, or operator coordination.

How do I record defers, delegates, or deletes to maintain transport coherence during inbox triage?

Record defers, delegates, or deletes by applying the assigned verb and writing a visible closing artifact that includes blockers and re-triggers, ensuring transport coherence is maintained throughout the message handling workflow.