message-ipc

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

1|Updated Feb 26, 2026

Search Tags:#typescript #messaging #node.js #async #ipc #process communication

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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.