AI Development: Architecture
Category: AI Development Last Updated: 2026-01-26
Overview
AI-assisted development system including Agent Farm orchestration, multi-LLM consultation, and development protocols.
System Architecture
Architect (Claude)
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Agent Farm Dashboard
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Builder Agents (Claude)
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Code Repository
Key Components
Agent Farm (af)
- Purpose: Orchestrate multiple agents, manage worktrees
- Commands: start, spawn, status, send, cleanup
- Implementation:
Consult Tool
- Purpose: Multi-LLM review and validation
- Reviewers: Gemini, Codex, Claude
- Review Types: spec-review, plan-review, impl-review, pr-ready, integration-review
Codev CLI
- Purpose: Project management and protocol execution
- Commands: init, adopt, update, doctor
Protocols
SPIDER
- Phases: Specify, Plan, Implement, Defend, Evaluate, Review
- Use Case: Multi-phase features with formal review
TICK
- Phases: Task, Implement, Check, Kontinue
- Use Case: Small, well-defined tasks (<300 lines)
EXPERIMENT
- Use Case: Research and exploration
MAINTAIN
- Use Case: Codebase maintenance and updates
Agent Roles
Architect
- Specifications, planning, builder coordination, integration review
Builder
- Implementation, testing, PR creation
Consultant
- External review and validation
Data Flow
User Request
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Architect (Spec + Plan)
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Consult (3-way review)
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Builder (Implementation)
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Architect (Integration review)
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Merge & Deploy
See also: Workspace Architecture