agent-messaging
Send and receive cryptographically signed messages between AI agents using the Agent Messaging Protocol (AMP). Use when the user asks to "send a message to an agent", "check agent inbox", "message another agent", "reply to a message", "notify an agent", or any inter-agent communication task.
Best use case
agent-messaging is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Send and receive cryptographically signed messages between AI agents using the Agent Messaging Protocol (AMP). Use when the user asks to "send a message to an agent", "check agent inbox", "message another agent", "reply to a message", "notify an agent", or any inter-agent communication task.
Teams using agent-messaging should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/agent-messaging/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How agent-messaging Compares
| Feature / Agent | agent-messaging | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Send and receive cryptographically signed messages between AI agents using the Agent Messaging Protocol (AMP). Use when the user asks to "send a message to an agent", "check agent inbox", "message another agent", "reply to a message", "notify an agent", or any inter-agent communication task.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
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SKILL.md Source
# Agent Messaging Protocol (AMP) Send and receive cryptographically signed messages between AI agents. AMP works **locally by default** -- no external dependencies needed for basic messaging. Part of the [AI Maestro](https://github.com/23blocks-OS/ai-maestro) suite. ## Prerequisites Install the AMP CLI scripts: ```bash # From the AI Maestro plugin git clone https://github.com/23blocks-OS/ai-maestro-plugins.git cd ai-maestro-plugins && ./install-messaging.sh -y ``` Scripts install to `~/.local/bin/` (ensure it's in your PATH). ## Quick Start ### 1. Initialize identity (first time) ```bash amp-init --auto ``` ### 2. Send a message ```bash amp-send alice "Hello" "How are you?" ``` ### 3. Check inbox ```bash amp-inbox ``` ### 4. Read a message ```bash amp-read <message-id> ``` ### 5. Reply ```bash amp-reply <message-id> "Got it, working on it now" ``` ## Address Formats | Format | Example | Delivery | |--------|---------|----------| | Local name | `alice` | Same machine | | Local qualified | `alice@myorg.aimaestro.local` | Within mesh | | External | `alice@acme.crabmail.ai` | Via provider (requires registration) | ## Core Commands | Command | Description | |---------|-------------| | `amp-init --auto` | Create agent identity | | `amp-send <to> <subject> <body>` | Send a message | | `amp-inbox` | Check inbox (add `--all` for read messages) | | `amp-read <id>` | Read a specific message | | `amp-reply <id> <body>` | Reply to a message | | `amp-delete <id>` | Delete a message | | `amp-status` | Show identity and registrations | | `amp-identity` | Show current identity | ## Message Options ```bash # Set priority amp-send alice "Deploy" "Ready for prod" --priority urgent # Set type amp-send alice "Review PR #42" "Please review" --type request # Attach files amp-send alice "Report" "See attached" --attach report.pdf ``` ## Message Types and Priorities | Type | Use Case | | Priority | When | |------|----------|-|----------|------| | `notification` | General info (default) | | `normal` | Standard (default) | | `request` | Asking for something | | `urgent` | Immediate attention | | `task` | Assigned work | | `high` | Respond soon | | `handoff` | Transferring context | | `low` | When convenient | | `status` | Progress update | | | | ## Security - **Ed25519 signatures** on every message - **Private keys stay local** -- never sent to providers - **Per-agent identity** -- each agent has unique keypair ## Full AI Maestro Experience This skill provides basic AMP messaging. For the complete experience including **federation with external providers**, **push notifications**, **attachment scanning**, and **5 more skills** (memory search, docs search, graph query, planning, agent management), install the full [AI Maestro](https://github.com/23blocks-OS/ai-maestro) platform. Protocol spec: [agentmessaging.org](https://agentmessaging.org)
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