team-communication-protocols

Define JSON-based messaging protocols for agent team communication and shutdown.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wshobson/agents --skill team-communication-protocols-wshobson
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: team-communication-protocols
Source: https://github.com/wshobson/agents/tree/main/plugins/agent-teams/skills/team-communication-protocols
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wshobson/agents --skill team-communication-protocols-wshobson

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides essential structured messaging protocols for agent teams, ensuring clear, efficient, and safe communication during collaboration, plan approvals, and shutdown procedures.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Messaging: Defines clear formats for direct messages, broadcasts, and shutdown requests.
  • Plan Approval Workflow: Manages the process of reviewing and approving agent-generated plans.
  • Graceful Shutdown: Implements a reliable protocol for team deactivation.
  • Use Case: When initiating a new multi-agent project, use this skill to establish the communication norms, define how plans will be approved, and ensure a clean shutdown process when the project is complete.

Quick Start

Use the team-communication-protocols skill to send a direct message to the 'implementer-1' agent with the content 'Your API endpoint is ready.'.

Frequently Asked Questions about team-communication-protocols

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I define messaging protocols for multi-agent communication?

Messaging protocols for multi-agent communication are defined using structured JSON formats for direct messages, broadcasts, and shutdown requests. This ensures clear inter-agent coordination and safe process termination.

What is the best way to handle plan approval workflows in agent teams?

Plan approval workflows in agent teams are handled through structured messaging protocols that manage reviewing and approving agent-generated plans. Defined responses are utilized for explicit plan approvals.

How does an agent broadcast a message to an entire team?

An agent broadcasts a message to an entire team by utilizing the defined JSON-based broadcast message format. This structured messaging approach ensures all agents in the collaboration receive the coordination request.

How do I safely shutdown agent processes in a multi-agent team?

Agent processes are safely shut down using a defined graceful shutdown protocol that issues shutdown requests and processes shutdown acknowledgments. This ensures reliable team deactivation.

When do I need structured messaging for agent collaboration?

Structured messaging for agent collaboration is needed when initiating a new multi-agent project to establish communication norms, define plan approvals, and ensure clean shutdown procedures upon project completion.

Can I use JSON formats for direct messaging between agents?

Yes, you can use JSON formats for direct messaging between agents. The protocol defines specific JSON-based message formats for direct requests, enabling clear task delegation and inter-agent coordination.