For engineers: how governance is enforced beneath your orchestration layer.
Kernel
The governance layer beneath orchestration.
The DaemonCore kernel doesn't coordinate agents—it defines what they're allowed to do. Protocol validation, boundary enforcement, and deterministic boot sequences. The structural foundation that orchestrators build upon.
Not a chatbot. Not a framework. Not an orchestrator. The governance substrate beneath agent computation.
Orchestration vs Governance
Orchestration
Coordinates agents. Decides what to do, when, and in what order. LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen.
Governance
Defines boundaries. Validates outputs. Enforces constraints. Sits beneath orchestration.
DaemonCore is governance. Your orchestrator coordinates. We ensure it stays within bounds.
Core Mechanisms
Action Protocol
Agent outputs must be protocol-shaped. Validated before execution. Malformed outputs rejected.
MAX Messaging Bus
Typed, schema-validated message routing. Messages that don't match schema don't route.
Template Operations
Complex tasks follow predefined templates. Scope, checks, and output format enforced.
Structural Boundaries
Agents operate within defined parameters. Boundaries are architectural, not advisory. Scope violations blocked at the governance layer.
Production Architecture
Designed for continuous operation. Session persistence, context management, and predictable behaviour across restarts.
Vendor Isolation
Multiple AI providers operate under unified governance. Switch models without restructuring. No cross-contamination.
Deterministic Boot
Agents boot into consistent context. Same configuration produces same initial state. Predictability enables trust.
V1 vs V1.5
V1 (Current)
Protocol validation, schema enforcement, template constraints, audit logging.
V1.5 (Planned)
Cryptographic signing, hardware attestation, real-time constraint verification.
Understanding DaemonCore
See how these mechanisms translate to real-world enforcement and business outcomes.
Walkthrough
Step through a real example of governance in action.
Business Value
Risk containment, auditability, and accountability for leadership.
What It Is
The governance layer for multi-agent systems.
What It Isn't
Common misconceptions clarified.
Why Different
The gap in today's stack and why this matters.
Comparisons
How DaemonCore relates to existing tools.
Documentation
Status
Kernel V1 specification stable. Protocol validation and MAX bus operational. Public materials reflect current implementation.
GitHub repository available for review.