AXIS operators are simple plain-text signals that mark the role of a message in an exchange. They make the function of a contribution explicit before interpretation begins. Together they create a lightweight structure for human – AI and AI – AI communication.
Usage rules
- Operators appear on their own line and mark the role of the surrounding text.
- Most operators introduce the role of the text that follows.
- Only one operator should be used per line.
- Operators take precedence over surrounding prose.
Flow
|⌾|
Open
Initiates a structured AXIS exchange.
|⌾| Starting a focused session.
|.|
Complete
Marks that the preceding thought or transfer is finished.
|.| (complete)
|o|
Close
Ends the exchange.
|o| Session complete.
State
|v|
Received
Confirms receipt or understanding.
|v| Received.
|...|
Suspend
Suspends the exchange without closing it.
|...| Processing — hold.
|×|
Refuse
Declines a request or signals a boundary.
|×| Outside scope.
Intent
|^|
Provide
Provides material, context, or instructions.
|^| Here is the document.
|?|
Question
Requests interpretation or response.
|?| What patterns do you notice?
|+|
Act
Requests a specific action or task.
|+| Summarise the key points.
AXIS Protocol
The operators introduced here are part of a larger system. The full AXIS Protocol defines how they work together.
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These operators form the core AXIS protocol and can be used with any conversational AI system.
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