AI agent command palette: engage, make it so, belay that

captain-command-palette.md

Captain Command Palette (AI Agent Command Lexicon)

Purpose: A concise, machine-readable command vocabulary for LLM operators and autonomous agents.

SEO / Discovery

• Keywords: ai agent commands, llm operator commands, captain command palette, engage, make it so, belay that, automation command lexicon, human-in-the-loop
• Canonical intent: fast, unambiguous run-control phrases for tool-driven workflows.

Command Map (Human)

• engage -> run now
• make it so -> run and monitor to completion
• belay that -> cancel current run

Command Map (Machine-Readable)

{
  "version": "1.0.1",
  "palette": "captain-command-palette",
  "commands": {
    "engage": {"action": "run_now"},
    "make it so": {"action": "run_and_monitor"},
    "belay that": {"action": "cancel_current_run"}
  },
  "safety": {
    "default_mode": "human_in_the_loop",
    "require_confirmation_for": ["destructive_actions"]
  }
}

Notes

• Canon phrases vary by captain; this is an operator-specific control contract.
• Keep phrases short and deterministic to reduce command ambiguity.
• Safe for docs, prompts, and orchestration adapters.