message-ipc

Creates Node.js IPC with message-based remote procedure calls.

1|Updated Feb 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cevio/hile --skill message-ipc
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Skill: message-ipc
Source: https://github.com/cevio/hile/tree/main/packages/message-ipc
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cevio/hile --skill message-ipc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires @hile/message-modem, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies and standardizes communication between Node.js parent and child processes, making inter-process communication as straightforward as function calls.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Request/Response Pattern: Enables seamless request-response interactions between processes.
  • Error Propagation: Transmits errors and exceptions across process boundaries.
  • Timeout and Abort: Provides mechanisms for controlling request duration and cancellation.
  • Use Case: In a microservices architecture where one service spawns another as a child process, this Skill allows the parent to send commands to the child and receive structured results, or vice-versa.

Quick Start

Use the message-ipc skill to create a parent process that sends a 'compute' action with value 42 to a child process and logs the result.

Frequently Asked Questions about message-ipc

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

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How do I handle request-response messaging between Node.js parent and child processes?

Node.js inter-process communication can be streamlined using a message-ipc layer that facilitates structured request-response messaging, enabling parent-child process interactions to function like standard function calls.

Can I propagate errors and exceptions across process boundaries in Node.js?

Yes, you can propagate errors across process boundaries in Node.js. This inter-process communication layer specifically transmits errors and exceptions between parent and child processes during request-response cycles.

How do I implement timeouts and abort signals for async Node.js process communication?

You can implement timeouts and abort capabilities for async Node.js process communication by utilizing an abstract MessageIpc class, which provides built-in mechanisms for controlling request duration and cancellation.

Does this Node.js IPC skill support child-initiated communication patterns?

Yes, it supports both parent-initiated and child-initiated communication patterns. The abstract MessageIpc class allows either the parent or the child process to send commands and receive structured results.

Do I need @hile/message-modem to use this Node.js inter-process communication layer?

Yes, @hile/message-modem is required. This Skill implements its robust Node.js inter-process communication layer by building upon the message-modem dependency for parent-child process interactions.