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Define finite-state machine transition rules with triggers, preconditions, and effects.

4|1|Updated Jan 24, 2026
Search Tags:#provenance#triggers#rules#preconditions#effects#state-machine#transition
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npx skills add https://github.com/synaptiai/agent-capability-standard --skill transition-synaptiai
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Skill: transition
Source: https://github.com/synaptiai/agent-capability-standard/tree/main/skills/transition
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/synaptiai/agent-capability-standard --skill transition-synaptiai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Define how a system's state changes over time using explicit rules, triggers, and effects, enabling clear state-machine semantics.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Model finite-state transitions with well-defined from/to states, triggers, preconditions, and effects.
  • Capture determinism, guards, and side effects to ensure predictable workflows and event handling.
  • Use for documenting system dynamics, workflows, and event-driven behavior across software, operations, and automation contexts.

Quick Start

Define a transition from a current state to a target state when a trigger occurs, applying preconditions and effects to advance the state.

Frequently Asked Questions about transition

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I model state transitions for a finite-state machine with preconditions and effects?▼

Model finite-state transitions by defining explicit from_state and to_state parameters, applying triggers and preconditions, and capturing effects to ensure predictable workflow execution. This approach outputs structured transition rules with provenance anchors for validation.

What is a state transition rule in event-driven systems?▼

A state transition rule defines how a system advances from a current state to a target state when a specific trigger occurs. It applies guards and side effects to capture determinism and enable clear state-machine semantics for event handling.

Can I document workflow state changes and capture audit provenance?▼

Yes, you can document system dynamics and workflows by specifying transition rules that output a structured contract with analysis and provenance anchors. This enables audit and validation of state changes over time.

Does this state-machine approach support guards and side effects for automation contexts?▼

Yes, the state-machine approach supports capturing determinism, guards, and side effects across software, operations, and automation contexts. This ensures predictable event-driven behavior and workflow advancement.

What's the best way to define triggers and preconditions for workflow state changes?▼

The best way to define triggers and preconditions is specifying them alongside from_state and to_state mappings within a structured contract. This captures side effects and provenance anchors to validate transition rules.

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