pilot-gossip

Propagate shared state across agent swarms using gossip protocols.

7|3|Updated Apr 8, 2026

Search Tags:#swarm #peer-to-peer #gossip #eventual-consistency #epidemic #pilot-protocol

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/TeoSlayer/pilot-skills --skill pilot-gossip

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pilot-gossip
Source: https://github.com/TeoSlayer/pilot-skills/tree/main/skills/pilot-gossip
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TeoSlayer/pilot-skills --skill pilot-gossip

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Gossip-based dissemination reduces coordination overhead by allowing agents to share state updates with randomly chosen peers, converging on a common view without centralized control.

Core Features & Use Cases

Epidemic-style state propagation across swarms
Lightweight coordination without a central broker
Use Case: synchronizing member state in dynamic agent swarms and fault-tolerant updates

Quick Start

Install the pilot-gossip skill, start the daemon, and begin epidemic state sharing with nearby peers.

Frequently Asked Questions about pilot-gossip

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

FAQPage Schema

How does gossip protocol state propagation work for agent swarms?▼

Gossip protocol state propagation works by having agents share state updates with randomly chosen peers, epidemic-style, so updates spread rapidly and converge to eventual consistency without centralized control or a broker.

How do I synchronize member state in dynamic agent swarms without a central broker?▼

You can synchronize member state in dynamic agent swarms by installing the daemon to begin epidemic state sharing with nearby peers, allowing lightweight coordination and fault-tolerant updates without relying on a centralized broker.

When do I need eventual consistency in peer-to-peer agent networks?▼

You need eventual consistency in peer-to-peer agent networks when managing distributed swarms at scale, specifically when minimizing coordination overhead is more critical than immediate strict consistency across all nodes.

Does gossip-based dissemination require pilot-protocol integration to work?▼

Yes, gossip-based dissemination relies on pilot-protocol integration to handle peer selection and epidemic-style message propagation, which together achieve rapid state convergence across many agents.

What is the best way to scale state sharing to many agents with minimal coordination?▼

The best way to scale state sharing to many agents with minimal coordination is using epidemic-style message propagation via gossip protocols, which reduces coordination overhead by avoiding centralized control while maintaining rapid convergence.

When should I not use gossip protocols for distributed state synchronization?▼

You should not use gossip protocols for distributed state synchronization when your system requires strict, immediate consistency rather than eventual consistency, or when your network cannot tolerate the rapid peer-to-peer messaging overhead.