Initialisation: Introducing Daemon Core

Daemon Core originated from an architectural problem: AI systems that could not maintain context across sessions. Each interaction began without memory. No continuity. No accumulated state.

The question that emerged: what would a proper operating environment for AI agents look like? Not an interface. A substrate.

From Prompt to Architecture

Initial attempts used careful prompting and configuration files. These worked intermittently. Small variations in model behavior or prompt phrasing produced inconsistent results.

The pattern became clear: prompt engineering addresses symptoms. The underlying problem is architectural. Agents need a defined operating environment, not just better instructions.

Design Objectives

Daemon Core addresses four core requirements:

• Predictable, repeatable agent behavior.
• Separation between agent identity and operational permissions.
• Coordination protocols for multi-agent systems.
• Human authority over scope and safety.

System Context

Daemon Core forms the kernel layer of Stux OS, a broader operating environment for multi-agent computation. The kernel handles orchestration. Additional components will build on this foundation.

Development Direction

Current focus: specification refinement through production deployment. Public materials will expand as the architecture stabilises.

The direction is clear: AI agents require an operating system layer. Daemon Core provides that foundation.