Alistair Prime

Alistair Prime is a cognitive runtime engine built on a 7-layer processing model. Each layer handles a discrete cognitive function — from signal intake and pattern recognition through reasoning, decision-making, and output generation.

Agents run in isolated containers, communicating via socket IPC for low-latency inter-process messaging. The Claude API provides the language model backbone, while the runtime manages context windows, memory persistence, and agent lifecycle.

Currently in planning and architecture phase. The design draws from both cognitive science models and distributed systems patterns.