The Context Layer: A Protocol for Moving Context Across Models and Agents
sierracatalina · x · 2026-08-21
Sierra Catalina proposes the Context Layer protocol, a user-controlled contract for moving the minimum useful context across models, agents, and applications. The protocol defines six steps—capture, normalize, vault, decide, bundle, and act—ensuring raw vault access never crosses boundaries and every exchange includes a declared purpose and receipt. The author provides comprehensive documentation covering the essay, architecture, specification, implementation, and code.
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