agent-messaginglisted
Install: claude install-skill qepilot/qepilot-stack
# Agent Messaging Protocol (AMP)
Send and receive cryptographically signed messages between AI agents. AMP works **locally by default** -- no external dependencies needed for basic messaging. Part of the [AI Maestro](https://github.com/23blocks-OS/ai-maestro) suite.
## Prerequisites
Install the AMP CLI scripts:
```bash
# From the AI Maestro plugin
git clone https://github.com/23blocks-OS/ai-maestro-plugins.git
cd ai-maestro-plugins && ./install-messaging.sh -y
```
Scripts install to `~/.local/bin/` (ensure it's in your PATH).
## Quick Start
### 1. Initialize identity (first time)
```bash
amp-init --auto
```
### 2. Send a message
```bash
amp-send alice "Hello" "How are you?"
```
### 3. Check inbox
```bash
amp-inbox
```
### 4. Read a message
```bash
amp-read <message-id>
```
### 5. Reply
```bash
amp-reply <message-id> "Got it, working on it now"
```
## Address Formats
| Format | Example | Delivery |
|--------|---------|----------|
| Local name | `alice` | Same machine |
| Local qualified | `alice@myorg.aimaestro.local` | Within mesh |
| External | `alice@acme.crabmail.ai` | Via provider (requires registration) |
## Core Commands
| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `amp-init --auto` | Create agent identity |
| `amp-send <to> <subject> <body>` | Send a message |
| `amp-inbox` | Check inbox (add `--all` for read messages) |
| `amp-read <id>` | Read a specific message |
| `amp-reply <id> <body>` | Reply to a message |
| `amp-delete <id>` | Delete a m