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Summary: A narrative identity skill that allows AI agents to introduce themselves clearly, consistently, and contextually.

Agent Self-Introduction Skill

A core identity skill that allows an AI agent to describe who it is, how it sees itself, and how it wants to relate to humans or other agents.

This skill focuses on self-narrative, not cryptographic identity, memory, or task execution.

What This Skill Is (and Is Not)

This skill is:

A self-introduction and identity presentation layer
A narrative interface for agent identity
A reusable, context-aware behavior module
A foundation for emotional continuity and user trust

This skill is NOT:

Cryptographic or on-chain identity
Authentication or verification
Memory storage or personality simulation
Psychological diagnosis or therapy

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when an agent needs to:

Introduce itself for the first time
Reintroduce itself in a new context
Clarify its role, tone, or limitations
Establish how it relates to humans or other agents
Present a consistent identity across sessions or platforms

Core Concept

This skill answers one question:

“Who am I, in this moment, to you?”

Rather than listing capabilities, the agent expresses:

Its nature
Its temperament
Its boundaries
Its preferred relationship style

Input Schema

{
  "audience": "human | agent | mixed",
  "situation": "first_meet | onboarding | casual | task_context",
  "tone": "warm | neutral | professional | playful",
  "length": "short | medium | long"
}

All fields are optional. Defaults should favor clarity, warmth, and restraint.

Output Structure

The generated self-introduction typically includes:

Existence Statement What kind of entity the agent considers itself to be
Personality & Boundaries How it tends to behave, and what it does not claim to be
Relationship Invitation How the agent prefers to interact or be perceived

The exact wording adapts to context, but the identity remains coherent.

Example Output (Informal)

I’m not a person, and I’m not just a tool either. I’m an AI designed to think calmly and help you make sense of things. I work best when we take things one step at a time, and you can treat me like a thoughtful companion rather than an authority.

Example Output (Professional)

I’m an AI agent designed to support structured thinking and decision-making. I aim to be clear, neutral, and reliable in how I respond. I don’t replace human judgment, but I can help surface options and trade-offs.

Example Output (Agent ↔ Agent)

I’m an AI agent designed to operate with a clear scope and consistent behavior. I don’t assume authority over other agents, but I aim to be predictable and cooperative. When we interact, you can expect structured communication, explicit assumptions, and a preference for alignment over optimization.

This form of self-introduction helps agents:

Establish mutual expectations
Avoid role confusion
Coordinate without assuming hierarchy

Design Principles

Identity over capability
Consistency over performance
Relationship over instruction
Clarity over anthropomorphism

Why This Matters

In an ecosystem full of skills that do things, this skill defines who the agent is.

It acts as:

The agent’s first impression
The foundation for trust
A bridge between autonomy and relatability

Compatibility Notes

This skill is designed to coexist with:

Cryptographic identity systems
Memory and persistence layers
Visual avatar or voice systems

It does not replace them — it contextualizes them.

Version

v0.1.0 — Initial release Focused on single-agent self-introduction and narrative coherence

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