What DaemonCore Is Not
Understanding what DaemonCore isn't helps clarify what it is. These are the most common misconceptions.
Not an AI Model
DaemonCore does not generate text, reason about problems, or produce outputs. It operates alongside existing models — Claude, GPT, Gemini, open-source LLMs. These models do the reasoning. DaemonCore provides the governance layer they operate within.
Not an Orchestrator
Orchestrators like LangChain, CrewAI, or AutoGen coordinate agent workflows. They decide which agent does what and when. DaemonCore operates beneath orchestrators. It defines what agents are allowed to do, not what they should do.
Think of it this way: orchestrators manage traffic flow; DaemonCore defines the roads.
Not an Agent Framework
Agent frameworks provide scaffolding for building AI agents — memory management, tool integration, conversation handling. DaemonCore doesn't build agents. It governs agents built with any framework.
Not Prompt Engineering
Prompt engineering operates per-request. You craft instructions and hope the model follows them. DaemonCore operates at the environment level:
- Constraints are structural, not advisory
- Boundaries persist across sessions
- Rules cannot be talked around
Prompts still exist. They execute within the DaemonCore environment.
Not a Chatbot or Interface
DaemonCore has no user interface. It doesn't chat. It doesn't respond to queries. It's infrastructure — the governance layer that other systems build upon.
Not Vendor-Specific
DaemonCore is designed for multi-vendor operation. It's not tied to OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or any specific provider. Different models operate under unified governance with strict isolation between them.
Not a Security Product
While DaemonCore enforces safety boundaries, it's not a security tool in the traditional sense. It doesn't scan for vulnerabilities or block attacks. It provides architectural safety — ensuring agents cannot exceed defined capabilities.
The Distinction Matters
These boundaries aren't pedantic. They reflect a specific architectural position: governance sits beneath orchestration, not alongside it. This position enables enforcement that orchestrators cannot override.
When governance is a feature of the orchestrator, it can be bypassed by the orchestrator. When governance is the foundation, it cannot.