pheromone-protocol

Interpret and enforce REDIRECT, FOCUS, and FEEDBACK pheromone signals across agent roles.

9|1|Updated Feb 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/calcosmic/Aether --skill pheromone-protocol
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: pheromone-protocol
Source: https://github.com/calcosmic/Aether/tree/main/.aether/skills-codex/colony/pheromone-protocol
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/calcosmic/Aether --skill pheromone-protocol

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Pheromone signals are the colony's steering mechanism. Every agent must know how to read, interpret, and comply with them; this skill standardizes signal handling across all 22 agent roles to prevent miscommunication and enable coordinated action.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interpret and enforce REDIRECT, FOCUS, and FEEDBACK signals to guide behavior and priorities.
  • Resolve signal conflicts and maintain historical context for better decision-making.
  • Generate a structured compliance report and adapt actions to role-specific requirements.

Quick Start

Read the active pheromone signals in your context and produce a compliant, prioritized response that follows REDIRECT, FOCUS, and FEEDBACK guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions about pheromone-protocol

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I coordinate swarm agents using pheromone signals?

Pheromone signals coordinate swarm agents by providing REDIRECT, FOCUS, and FEEDBACK semantics that guide behavior across all 22 agent roles. This standardizes signal handling to prevent miscommunication and enable coordinated action within dynamic swarm contexts.

What are REDIRECT, FOCUS, and FEEDBACK signals in agent protocols?

REDIRECT, FOCUS, and FEEDBACK signals are pheromone protocol semantics that enforce behavior, guide priorities, and resolve conflicts. They function as the colony steering mechanism to direct agent actions during signal-driven tasks.

How do I resolve signal conflicts in a dynamic swarm context?

Resolve signal conflicts in a dynamic swarm context by interpreting pheromone signals while preserving signal history. Maintaining historical context allows agents to make better decisions when conflicting signals arise during task execution.

Does pheromone signal compliance work across different agent roles?

Pheromone signal compliance works across all 22 agent roles by adapting actions to role-specific requirements. It generates a structured compliance report to ensure every agent reads and interprets signals uniformly.

How do I generate a compliance report for agent signal processing?

Generate a compliance report for agent signal processing by reading active pheromone signals and producing a prioritized response. The skill enforces compliance with REDIRECT, FOCUS, and FEEDBACK guidance to structure the final output.