pilot-gossip

Propagate shared state across agent swarms using gossip protocols.

7|3|Updated Apr 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TeoSlayer/pilot-skills --skill pilot-gossip
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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.