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  Write the following section of an Internet-Draft titled "Agent Task DAG: A Framework for Directed Acyclic Graph Execution in Multi-Agent Systems".

  Abstract: As AI agent systems become increasingly complex, there is a growing need for structured approaches to orchestrate multi-step tasks across multiple autonomous agents. This document defines the Agent Task DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph) framework, which provides a standardized approach for representing, executing, and managing complex workflows in multi-agent environments. The framework addresses key challenges including task decomposition, dependency management, parallel execution, failure recovery, and human oversight integration. By building upon existing agent authorization profiles and task negotiation protocols, this specification enables agents to coordinate complex workflows while maintaining security, auditability, and the ability to incorporate human-in-the-loop decision points. The framework supports both fast execution in trusted environments and rigorous verification in regulated contexts through configurable assurance profiles.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the need for structured task orchestration in multi-agent systems and positions the Agent Task DAG framework within the broader AI agent ecosystem. Outlines the relationship to existing protocols and the scope of this specification.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the specification including Task Node, Agent Task DAG, Execution Context, and Checkpoint. Establishes consistent vocabulary building on existing agent protocol terminology.
  3. Problem Statement: Describes the limitations of current agent task coordination approaches and the specific challenges that DAG-based execution addresses. Identifies requirements for scalable, fault-tolerant multi-agent workflows.
  4. Agent Task DAG Framework: Defines the core DAG data model including node types, edge relationships, and execution semantics. Specifies how tasks are represented, dependencies are managed, and execution context is maintained.
  5. Task Execution Protocol: Describes the protocol for executing DAG workflows including task scheduling, parallel execution, and coordination between agents. Defines message formats and state synchronization mechanisms.
  6. Checkpoint and Recovery Mechanisms: Specifies checkpoint creation, rollback procedures, and failure recovery strategies for DAG execution. Ensures workflow resilience and enables human intervention points.
  7. Integration with Existing Agent Protocols: Details how the DAG framework integrates with existing agent authorization profiles, discovery protocols, and communication mechanisms. Provides protocol-agnostic binding approaches.
  8. Security Considerations: Addresses security aspects of DAG execution including task authorization, context isolation, and audit trail requirements. Considers threats specific to multi-agent workflow execution.
  9. IANA Considerations: Specifies any new registries or protocol identifiers needed for the Agent Task DAG framework.

  Write section 2: Terminology
  Summary: Defines key terms used throughout the specification including Task Node, Agent Task DAG, Execution Context, and Checkpoint. Establishes consistent vocabulary building on existing agent protocol terminology.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [profile] Agent Authorization Profile (AAP): An authorization profile that extends OAuth 2.0 and JWT with structured claims for autonomous AI agents. Enables systems to reason about agent identity, task context, operational constraints, delegation chains, and human oversight requirements. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [mechanism] Structured Claims for Agent Context: Standardized JWT claims that capture agent identity, task context, and operational constraints in machine-readable format. Allows authorization systems to make context-aware decisions for AI agents. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [mechanism] Agent Context Distribution: A mechanism for distributing context information among multiple agents in a multi-agent system. Impacts execution latency, token consumption, and task completion success rates in complex multi-round workflows. (from draft-chang-agent-context-interaction)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 8259
  - RFC 7519
  - draft-aap-oauth-profile
  - draft-cui-ai-agent-task
  - draft-guy-bary-stamp-protocol
  - RFC 6749
  - RFC 9110
  - draft-chang-agent-context-interaction

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **Agent Task DAG**: A directed acyclic graph representing a complex workflow where nodes represent individual tasks and edges represent dependencies between tasks
  - **Task Node**: An individual unit of work within a DAG that can be executed by one or more agents
  - **Execution Context**: The runtime environment and state information associated with DAG execution, including agent assignments, intermediate results, and checkpoint data
  - **Checkpoint**: A persistent snapshot of DAG execution state that enables rollback and recovery operations
  - **Task Binding**: The association of a task node with specific agent capabilities or agent instances
  - **DAG Coordinator**: An agent or system component responsible for orchestrating the execution of a complete DAG workflow

  Follow IETF Internet-Draft conventions:
  - Formal, precise technical language
  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
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  The key words "MUST", "MUST NOT", "REQUIRED", "SHALL", "SHALL NOT", "SHOULD", "SHOULD NOT", "RECOMMENDED", "NOT RECOMMENDED", "MAY", and "OPTIONAL" in this document are to be interpreted as described in BCP 14 [RFC2119] [RFC8174] when, and only when, they appear in all capitals, as shown here.

  This specification builds upon terminology established in the Agent Authorization Profile [draft-aap-oauth-profile], AI Agent Task specifications [draft-cui-ai-agent-task], and Agent Context Interaction mechanisms [draft-chang-agent-context-interaction]. The following terms are defined for use throughout this document:

  **Agent Task DAG**: A directed acyclic graph data structure representing a complex multi-step workflow where nodes correspond to individual tasks and directed edges represent dependency relationships between tasks. The DAG enforces execution ordering constraints while enabling parallel execution of independent task branches. Each DAG maintains metadata including creation time, ownership, and execution policies that govern how the workflow may be executed across multiple agents.

  **Task Node**: An individual unit of work within an Agent Task DAG that encapsulates a specific operation to be performed by one or more AI agents. Each task node contains task specifications, input/output schemas, execution constraints, and binding requirements that determine which agents are capable of executing the task. Task nodes maintain state information including execution status, assigned agents, and result data as defined in [draft-cui-ai-agent-task].

  **Execution Context**: The runtime environment and associated state information that governs the execution of an Agent Task DAG. The execution context includes agent assignments, intermediate task results, security credentials, operational constraints from Agent Authorization Profiles [draft-aap-oauth-profile], and distributed context information as specified in [draft-chang-agent-context-interaction]. The execution context ensures consistency and provides necessary information for task coordination across multiple agents.

  **Checkpoint**: A persistent, immutable snapshot of Agent Task DAG execution state captured at a specific point in time. Checkpoints contain the complete execution context, task completion status, intermediate results, and sufficient metadata to enable rollback and recovery operations. Checkpoints serve as recovery points for failure scenarios and decision points for human-in-the-loop interventions.

  **Task Binding**: The process and resulting association between a task node and specific agent capabilities or agent instances that will execute the task. Task binding considers agent authorization profiles, capability matching, resource availability, and security constraints. The binding process may be performed statically during DAG planning or dynamically during execution based on runtime conditions.

  **DAG Coordinator**: An agent or system component responsible for orchestrating the complete lifecycle of Agent Task DAG execution. The DAG Coordinator manages task scheduling, monitors execution progress, handles inter-agent communication, enforces security policies, and coordinates checkpoint and recovery operations. The coordinator maintains the authoritative view of DAG execution state and serves as the primary interface for human oversight and intervention.


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  Write the following section of an Internet-Draft titled "Agent Task DAG: A Framework for Directed Acyclic Graph Execution in Multi-Agent Systems".

  Abstract: As AI agent systems become increasingly complex, there is a growing need for structured approaches to orchestrate multi-step tasks across multiple autonomous agents. This document defines the Agent Task DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph) framework, which provides a standardized approach for representing, executing, and managing complex workflows in multi-agent environments. The framework addresses key challenges including task decomposition, dependency management, parallel execution, failure recovery, and human oversight integration. By building upon existing agent authorization profiles and task negotiation protocols, this specification enables agents to coordinate complex workflows while maintaining security, auditability, and the ability to incorporate human-in-the-loop decision points. The framework supports both fast execution in trusted environments and rigorous verification in regulated contexts through configurable assurance profiles.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the need for structured task orchestration in multi-agent systems and positions the Agent Task DAG framework within the broader AI agent ecosystem. Outlines the relationship to existing protocols and the scope of this specification.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the specification including Task Node, Agent Task DAG, Execution Context, and Checkpoint. Establishes consistent vocabulary building on existing agent protocol terminology.
  3. Problem Statement: Describes the limitations of current agent task coordination approaches and the specific challenges that DAG-based execution addresses. Identifies requirements for scalable, fault-tolerant multi-agent workflows.
  4. Agent Task DAG Framework: Defines the core DAG data model including node types, edge relationships, and execution semantics. Specifies how tasks are represented, dependencies are managed, and execution context is maintained.
  5. Task Execution Protocol: Describes the protocol for executing DAG workflows including task scheduling, parallel execution, and coordination between agents. Defines message formats and state synchronization mechanisms.
  6. Checkpoint and Recovery Mechanisms: Specifies checkpoint creation, rollback procedures, and failure recovery strategies for DAG execution. Ensures workflow resilience and enables human intervention points.
  7. Integration with Existing Agent Protocols: Details how the DAG framework integrates with existing agent authorization profiles, discovery protocols, and communication mechanisms. Provides protocol-agnostic binding approaches.
  8. Security Considerations: Addresses security aspects of DAG execution including task authorization, context isolation, and audit trail requirements. Considers threats specific to multi-agent workflow execution.
  9. IANA Considerations: Specifies any new registries or protocol identifiers needed for the Agent Task DAG framework.

  Write section 3: Problem Statement
  Summary: Describes the limitations of current agent task coordination approaches and the specific challenges that DAG-based execution addresses. Identifies requirements for scalable, fault-tolerant multi-agent workflows.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [profile] Agent Authorization Profile (AAP): An authorization profile that extends OAuth 2.0 and JWT with structured claims for autonomous AI agents. Enables systems to reason about agent identity, task context, operational constraints, delegation chains, and human oversight requirements. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [mechanism] Structured Claims for Agent Context: Standardized JWT claims that capture agent identity, task context, and operational constraints in machine-readable format. Allows authorization systems to make context-aware decisions for AI agents. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [mechanism] Agent Context Distribution: A mechanism for distributing context information among multiple agents in a multi-agent system. Impacts execution latency, token consumption, and task completion success rates in complex multi-round workflows. (from draft-chang-agent-context-interaction)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 8259
  - RFC 7519
  - draft-aap-oauth-profile
  - draft-cui-ai-agent-task
  - draft-guy-bary-stamp-protocol
  - RFC 6749
  - RFC 9110
  - draft-chang-agent-context-interaction

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **Agent Task DAG**: A directed acyclic graph representing a complex workflow where nodes represent individual tasks and edges represent dependencies between tasks
  - **Task Node**: An individual unit of work within a DAG that can be executed by one or more agents
  - **Execution Context**: The runtime environment and state information associated with DAG execution, including agent assignments, intermediate results, and checkpoint data
  - **Checkpoint**: A persistent snapshot of DAG execution state that enables rollback and recovery operations
  - **Task Binding**: The association of a task node with specific agent capabilities or agent instances
  - **DAG Coordinator**: An agent or system component responsible for orchestrating the execution of a complete DAG workflow

  Follow IETF Internet-Draft conventions:
  - Formal, precise technical language
  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
  - Reference existing RFCs and drafts where relevant (use [RFCNNNN] format)
  - 3-6 paragraphs per section
  - Use the terminology definitions provided above consistently

  Write the section content only (no section number or title). Plain text.

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  Current approaches to multi-agent task coordination suffer from several fundamental limitations that impede the development of robust, scalable autonomous systems. Existing coordination mechanisms typically rely on ad-hoc communication patterns, simple request-response protocols, or basic workflow engines that were not designed for the dynamic, autonomous nature of AI agents. While protocols like those defined in [draft-cui-ai-agent-task] provide foundations for individual task execution, they lack standardized approaches for managing complex workflows involving multiple interdependent tasks across heterogeneous agent populations. The Agent Authorization Profile [draft-aap-oauth-profile] establishes important primitives for agent identity and authorization, but does not address the orchestration challenges that arise when multiple authorized agents must coordinate to complete complex, multi-step objectives.

  The complexity of real-world AI agent applications demands structured approaches to task decomposition and dependency management that current protocols do not adequately address. Agents operating in domains such as scientific research, business process automation, or infrastructure management often require workflows where tasks have intricate dependencies, may execute in parallel when possible, and must handle partial failures gracefully. Without standardized mechanisms for representing these relationships, agent systems resort to brittle, custom coordination logic that is difficult to audit, debug, or modify. The lack of formal workflow representation also prevents effective human oversight integration, as stakeholders cannot easily understand or intervene in complex multi-agent processes.

  Agent Context Distribution mechanisms [draft-chang-agent-context-interaction] have demonstrated that context sharing among agents significantly impacts execution success rates, but current approaches do not provide systematic ways to manage context propagation through complex workflows. In multi-step processes, intermediate results from one task often serve as inputs to downstream tasks, creating context dependencies that must be carefully managed to ensure workflow integrity. Existing protocols lack standardized approaches for maintaining execution context across task boundaries, leading to information loss, redundant computation, and coordination failures that compromise overall system reliability.

  Fault tolerance and recovery represent critical gaps in current multi-agent coordination approaches. Real-world agent systems must handle various failure modes including agent unavailability, task timeouts, resource constraints, and partial execution failures. Without systematic checkpoint and recovery mechanisms, workflows often must restart completely when any component fails, leading to inefficient resource utilization and poor user experience. The absence of standardized rollback capabilities also complicates human intervention scenarios, where domain experts may need to modify workflow parameters or task assignments based on intermediate results or changing requirements.

  Scalability challenges emerge when current coordination approaches encounter workflows with dozens or hundreds of interdependent tasks distributed across multiple agent instances. Simple centralized coordination quickly becomes a bottleneck, while fully decentralized approaches struggle with consistency and deadlock prevention. The lack of standardized protocols for parallel task execution, resource allocation, and progress monitoring prevents agent systems from efficiently utilizing available computational resources. Additionally, without formal workflow representation, it becomes difficult to optimize task scheduling, predict resource requirements, or provide meaningful progress indicators to human stakeholders.

  These limitations necessitate a framework that provides: structured representation of complex workflows with explicit dependency management; standardized protocols for parallel execution and agent coordination; systematic checkpoint and recovery mechanisms that enable fault tolerance and human intervention; integration with existing agent authorization and context distribution mechanisms; and scalable execution patterns that can accommodate workflows ranging from simple sequential processes to complex parallel computations involving multiple agent populations.


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  Write the following section of an Internet-Draft titled "Agent Task DAG: A Framework for Directed Acyclic Graph Execution in Multi-Agent Systems".

  Abstract: As AI agent systems become increasingly complex, there is a growing need for structured approaches to orchestrate multi-step tasks across multiple autonomous agents. This document defines the Agent Task DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph) framework, which provides a standardized approach for representing, executing, and managing complex workflows in multi-agent environments. The framework addresses key challenges including task decomposition, dependency management, parallel execution, failure recovery, and human oversight integration. By building upon existing agent authorization profiles and task negotiation protocols, this specification enables agents to coordinate complex workflows while maintaining security, auditability, and the ability to incorporate human-in-the-loop decision points. The framework supports both fast execution in trusted environments and rigorous verification in regulated contexts through configurable assurance profiles.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the need for structured task orchestration in multi-agent systems and positions the Agent Task DAG framework within the broader AI agent ecosystem. Outlines the relationship to existing protocols and the scope of this specification.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the specification including Task Node, Agent Task DAG, Execution Context, and Checkpoint. Establishes consistent vocabulary building on existing agent protocol terminology.
  3. Problem Statement: Describes the limitations of current agent task coordination approaches and the specific challenges that DAG-based execution addresses. Identifies requirements for scalable, fault-tolerant multi-agent workflows.
  4. Agent Task DAG Framework: Defines the core DAG data model including node types, edge relationships, and execution semantics. Specifies how tasks are represented, dependencies are managed, and execution context is maintained.
  5. Task Execution Protocol: Describes the protocol for executing DAG workflows including task scheduling, parallel execution, and coordination between agents. Defines message formats and state synchronization mechanisms.
  6. Checkpoint and Recovery Mechanisms: Specifies checkpoint creation, rollback procedures, and failure recovery strategies for DAG execution. Ensures workflow resilience and enables human intervention points.
  7. Integration with Existing Agent Protocols: Details how the DAG framework integrates with existing agent authorization profiles, discovery protocols, and communication mechanisms. Provides protocol-agnostic binding approaches.
  8. Security Considerations: Addresses security aspects of DAG execution including task authorization, context isolation, and audit trail requirements. Considers threats specific to multi-agent workflow execution.
  9. IANA Considerations: Specifies any new registries or protocol identifiers needed for the Agent Task DAG framework.

  Write section 4: Agent Task DAG Framework
  Summary: Defines the core DAG data model including node types, edge relationships, and execution semantics. Specifies how tasks are represented, dependencies are managed, and execution context is maintained.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [profile] Agent Authorization Profile (AAP): An authorization profile that extends OAuth 2.0 and JWT with structured claims for autonomous AI agents. Enables systems to reason about agent identity, task context, operational constraints, delegation chains, and human oversight requirements. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [mechanism] Structured Claims for Agent Context: Standardized JWT claims that capture agent identity, task context, and operational constraints in machine-readable format. Allows authorization systems to make context-aware decisions for AI agents. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [mechanism] Agent Context Distribution: A mechanism for distributing context information among multiple agents in a multi-agent system. Impacts execution latency, token consumption, and task completion success rates in complex multi-round workflows. (from draft-chang-agent-context-interaction)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 8259
  - RFC 7519
  - draft-aap-oauth-profile
  - draft-cui-ai-agent-task
  - draft-guy-bary-stamp-protocol
  - RFC 6749
  - RFC 9110
  - draft-chang-agent-context-interaction

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **Agent Task DAG**: A directed acyclic graph representing a complex workflow where nodes represent individual tasks and edges represent dependencies between tasks
  - **Task Node**: An individual unit of work within a DAG that can be executed by one or more agents
  - **Execution Context**: The runtime environment and state information associated with DAG execution, including agent assignments, intermediate results, and checkpoint data
  - **Checkpoint**: A persistent snapshot of DAG execution state that enables rollback and recovery operations
  - **Task Binding**: The association of a task node with specific agent capabilities or agent instances
  - **DAG Coordinator**: An agent or system component responsible for orchestrating the execution of a complete DAG workflow

  Follow IETF Internet-Draft conventions:
  - Formal, precise technical language
  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
  - Reference existing RFCs and drafts where relevant (use [RFCNNNN] format)
  - 3-6 paragraphs per section
  - Use the terminology definitions provided above consistently

  Write the section content only (no section number or title). Plain text.

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  This section defines the core data model and execution semantics for the Agent Task DAG framework. The framework provides a structured approach for representing complex multi-agent workflows as directed acyclic graphs, where individual tasks are modeled as nodes and dependencies between tasks are represented as edges. The data model builds upon existing agent protocol foundations while introducing specific constructs needed for distributed workflow orchestration.

  ## 4.1. DAG Data Model

  An Agent Task DAG MUST be represented as a JSON object [RFC8259] that contains the complete specification of a workflow. The DAG structure consists of three primary components: metadata describing the overall workflow, a collection of task nodes representing individual units of work, and dependency relationships that define execution ordering constraints. Each DAG MUST include a unique identifier, version information, and execution parameters that govern how the workflow should be processed.

  Task nodes within the DAG represent atomic units of work that can be executed by autonomous agents. Each task node MUST specify its execution requirements, including required agent capabilities, input and output data schemas, and execution constraints such as timeouts or resource limits. Task nodes SHOULD reference standardized task types as defined in [draft-cui-ai-agent-task] where applicable, enabling interoperability across different agent implementations. The task specification MUST include sufficient information for agents to determine their capability to execute the task and negotiate execution parameters.

  Dependency relationships between task nodes are expressed through edge definitions that establish partial ordering constraints over the DAG. Each edge MUST specify source and target task nodes, with the semantic meaning that the target task cannot begin execution until the source task has completed successfully. Edges MAY include conditional execution logic, allowing for branching workflows based on the results of predecessor tasks. The framework supports both data dependencies, where output from one task serves as input to another, and control dependencies, where task ordering is required for correctness without direct data flow.

  ## 4.2. Execution Context Management

  The Execution Context provides the runtime environment for DAG processing and maintains state information throughout workflow execution. The execution context MUST track the current state of each task node, intermediate results produced during execution, and metadata about agent assignments for each task. Context information SHOULD be distributed among participating agents using the mechanisms defined in [draft-chang-agent-context-interaction] to ensure consistent state visibility across the multi-agent system.

  Agent binding within the execution context associates task nodes with specific agent instances or agent capability requirements. The framework supports both static binding, where task assignments are predetermined before execution begins, and dynamic binding, where task assignments are resolved at runtime based on agent availability and capability matching. When integrated with Agent Authorization Profiles [draft-aap-oauth-profile], the execution context MUST validate that assigned agents possess the necessary authorization claims to execute their bound tasks.

  Checkpoint creation within the execution context enables persistent state management and recovery capabilities. The framework MUST support checkpoint creation at configurable intervals, capturing the complete state of DAG execution including task completion status, intermediate results, and current agent assignments. Checkpoints SHOULD be created automatically before task nodes that are marked as requiring human oversight, enabling rollback to known-good states when human intervention modifies the workflow execution path.

  ## 4.3. Task Execution Semantics

  Task execution within the DAG framework follows a coordination model where a DAG Coordinator orchestrates workflow progress while individual agents execute assigned tasks autonomously. The coordinator MUST maintain the global view of DAG state and determine when task dependencies have been satisfied, enabling parallel execution of independent task branches. Task scheduling MUST respect dependency constraints while maximizing parallel execution opportunities to optimize overall workflow completion time.

  The framework defines specific execution states for task nodes including pending, ready, executing, completed, failed, and skipped. State transitions MUST be coordinated through the DAG Coordinator to ensure consistency across the distributed system. When a task transitions to the ready state, the coordinator SHOULD initiate agent assignment and task negotiation protocols to begin execution. Failed tasks MAY trigger rollback procedures or alternate execution paths depending on the configured failure handling policies.

  Integration with existing agent protocols occurs through standardized interfaces that abstract the underlying communication mechanisms. The framework MUST support protocol-agnostic bindings that allow integration with different agent discovery, authorization, and communication protocols. Task execution requests SHOULD include structured claims as defined in [draft-aap-oauth-profile] when agent authorization is required, ensuring that security and audit requirements are maintained throughout the distributed workflow execution.


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  Write the following section of an Internet-Draft titled "Agent Task DAG: A Framework for Directed Acyclic Graph Execution in Multi-Agent Systems".

  Abstract: As AI agent systems become increasingly complex, there is a growing need for structured approaches to orchestrate multi-step tasks across multiple autonomous agents. This document defines the Agent Task DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph) framework, which provides a standardized approach for representing, executing, and managing complex workflows in multi-agent environments. The framework addresses key challenges including task decomposition, dependency management, parallel execution, failure recovery, and human oversight integration. By building upon existing agent authorization profiles and task negotiation protocols, this specification enables agents to coordinate complex workflows while maintaining security, auditability, and the ability to incorporate human-in-the-loop decision points. The framework supports both fast execution in trusted environments and rigorous verification in regulated contexts through configurable assurance profiles.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the need for structured task orchestration in multi-agent systems and positions the Agent Task DAG framework within the broader AI agent ecosystem. Outlines the relationship to existing protocols and the scope of this specification.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the specification including Task Node, Agent Task DAG, Execution Context, and Checkpoint. Establishes consistent vocabulary building on existing agent protocol terminology.
  3. Problem Statement: Describes the limitations of current agent task coordination approaches and the specific challenges that DAG-based execution addresses. Identifies requirements for scalable, fault-tolerant multi-agent workflows.
  4. Agent Task DAG Framework: Defines the core DAG data model including node types, edge relationships, and execution semantics. Specifies how tasks are represented, dependencies are managed, and execution context is maintained.
  5. Task Execution Protocol: Describes the protocol for executing DAG workflows including task scheduling, parallel execution, and coordination between agents. Defines message formats and state synchronization mechanisms.
  6. Checkpoint and Recovery Mechanisms: Specifies checkpoint creation, rollback procedures, and failure recovery strategies for DAG execution. Ensures workflow resilience and enables human intervention points.
  7. Integration with Existing Agent Protocols: Details how the DAG framework integrates with existing agent authorization profiles, discovery protocols, and communication mechanisms. Provides protocol-agnostic binding approaches.
  8. Security Considerations: Addresses security aspects of DAG execution including task authorization, context isolation, and audit trail requirements. Considers threats specific to multi-agent workflow execution.
  9. IANA Considerations: Specifies any new registries or protocol identifiers needed for the Agent Task DAG framework.

  Write section 5: Task Execution Protocol
  Summary: Describes the protocol for executing DAG workflows including task scheduling, parallel execution, and coordination between agents. Defines message formats and state synchronization mechanisms.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [profile] Agent Authorization Profile (AAP): An authorization profile that extends OAuth 2.0 and JWT with structured claims for autonomous AI agents. Enables systems to reason about agent identity, task context, operational constraints, delegation chains, and human oversight requirements. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [mechanism] Structured Claims for Agent Context: Standardized JWT claims that capture agent identity, task context, and operational constraints in machine-readable format. Allows authorization systems to make context-aware decisions for AI agents. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [mechanism] Agent Context Distribution: A mechanism for distributing context information among multiple agents in a multi-agent system. Impacts execution latency, token consumption, and task completion success rates in complex multi-round workflows. (from draft-chang-agent-context-interaction)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 8259
  - RFC 7519
  - draft-aap-oauth-profile
  - draft-cui-ai-agent-task
  - draft-guy-bary-stamp-protocol
  - RFC 6749
  - RFC 9110
  - draft-chang-agent-context-interaction

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **Agent Task DAG**: A directed acyclic graph representing a complex workflow where nodes represent individual tasks and edges represent dependencies between tasks
  - **Task Node**: An individual unit of work within a DAG that can be executed by one or more agents
  - **Execution Context**: The runtime environment and state information associated with DAG execution, including agent assignments, intermediate results, and checkpoint data
  - **Checkpoint**: A persistent snapshot of DAG execution state that enables rollback and recovery operations
  - **Task Binding**: The association of a task node with specific agent capabilities or agent instances
  - **DAG Coordinator**: An agent or system component responsible for orchestrating the execution of a complete DAG workflow

  Follow IETF Internet-Draft conventions:
  - Formal, precise technical language
  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
  - Reference existing RFCs and drafts where relevant (use [RFCNNNN] format)
  - 3-6 paragraphs per section
  - Use the terminology definitions provided above consistently

  Write the section content only (no section number or title). Plain text.

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  The Agent Task DAG execution protocol defines a standardized approach for coordinating the execution of complex workflows across multiple autonomous agents. The protocol builds upon existing agent communication mechanisms and authorization frameworks, particularly the Agent Authorization Profile [draft-aap-oauth-profile], to enable secure and auditable workflow execution. The execution model supports both centralized coordination through a designated DAG Coordinator and distributed execution patterns where agents negotiate task assignments dynamically.

  The execution protocol operates through a series of well-defined phases: initialization, task scheduling, parallel execution, and completion verification. During initialization, the DAG Coordinator validates the workflow structure, resolves task bindings to available agents, and establishes the execution context. Task scheduling follows topological ordering of the DAG, with the coordinator identifying executable tasks (those with satisfied dependencies) and dispatching them to appropriate agents. The protocol supports parallel execution of independent tasks while maintaining strict dependency ordering through state synchronization mechanisms.

  Agent coordination during DAG execution relies on structured message exchanges that convey task assignments, status updates, and result propagation. Task assignment messages MUST include the complete task specification, execution context parameters, and any required authorization tokens following the Agent Authorization Profile format [draft-aap-oauth-profile]. Agents respond with acceptance confirmations that include estimated execution time and resource requirements. Status update messages provide real-time execution progress and MUST be sent at configurable intervals to enable failure detection and recovery operations.

  State synchronization across the multi-agent system is achieved through a combination of checkpoint mechanisms and distributed context sharing. The DAG Coordinator maintains the authoritative execution state, including task completion status, intermediate results, and dependency satisfaction tracking. Agent Context Distribution mechanisms [draft-chang-agent-context-interaction] are employed to efficiently share relevant context information among participating agents, reducing redundant data transfer while ensuring each agent has access to necessary execution context. Intermediate results from completed tasks are propagated to dependent tasks through structured result messages that preserve data lineage and enable audit trail construction.

  The protocol defines specific message formats for each phase of execution, using JSON [RFC8259] structures that can be embedded within existing agent communication protocols. Task execution requests include fields for task identification, input parameters, execution constraints, and callback endpoints for status reporting. Result messages contain structured output data, execution metadata, and quality indicators that enable downstream tasks to validate input requirements. Error and exception messages provide detailed failure information including error codes, diagnostic data, and suggested recovery actions.

  Parallel execution coordination addresses the challenges of resource contention and optimal scheduling across heterogeneous agent capabilities. The protocol supports both push-based task assignment, where the coordinator actively distributes work, and pull-based execution, where agents request tasks based on their availability and capabilities. Load balancing mechanisms consider agent capacity, current workload, and task affinity when making scheduling decisions. The protocol also defines procedures for dynamic rescheduling when agents become unavailable or when execution time estimates prove inaccurate, ensuring workflow completion despite individual agent failures.


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  Abstract: As AI agent systems become increasingly complex, there is a growing need for structured approaches to orchestrate multi-step tasks across multiple autonomous agents. This document defines the Agent Task DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph) framework, which provides a standardized approach for representing, executing, and managing complex workflows in multi-agent environments. The framework addresses key challenges including task decomposition, dependency management, parallel execution, failure recovery, and human oversight integration. By building upon existing agent authorization profiles and task negotiation protocols, this specification enables agents to coordinate complex workflows while maintaining security, auditability, and the ability to incorporate human-in-the-loop decision points. The framework supports both fast execution in trusted environments and rigorous verification in regulated contexts through configurable assurance profiles.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the need for structured task orchestration in multi-agent systems and positions the Agent Task DAG framework within the broader AI agent ecosystem. Outlines the relationship to existing protocols and the scope of this specification.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the specification including Task Node, Agent Task DAG, Execution Context, and Checkpoint. Establishes consistent vocabulary building on existing agent protocol terminology.
  3. Problem Statement: Describes the limitations of current agent task coordination approaches and the specific challenges that DAG-based execution addresses. Identifies requirements for scalable, fault-tolerant multi-agent workflows.
  4. Agent Task DAG Framework: Defines the core DAG data model including node types, edge relationships, and execution semantics. Specifies how tasks are represented, dependencies are managed, and execution context is maintained.
  5. Task Execution Protocol: Describes the protocol for executing DAG workflows including task scheduling, parallel execution, and coordination between agents. Defines message formats and state synchronization mechanisms.
  6. Checkpoint and Recovery Mechanisms: Specifies checkpoint creation, rollback procedures, and failure recovery strategies for DAG execution. Ensures workflow resilience and enables human intervention points.
  7. Integration with Existing Agent Protocols: Details how the DAG framework integrates with existing agent authorization profiles, discovery protocols, and communication mechanisms. Provides protocol-agnostic binding approaches.
  8. Security Considerations: Addresses security aspects of DAG execution including task authorization, context isolation, and audit trail requirements. Considers threats specific to multi-agent workflow execution.
  9. IANA Considerations: Specifies any new registries or protocol identifiers needed for the Agent Task DAG framework.

  Write section 6: Checkpoint and Recovery Mechanisms
  Summary: Specifies checkpoint creation, rollback procedures, and failure recovery strategies for DAG execution. Ensures workflow resilience and enables human intervention points.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [profile] Agent Authorization Profile (AAP): An authorization profile that extends OAuth 2.0 and JWT with structured claims for autonomous AI agents. Enables systems to reason about agent identity, task context, operational constraints, delegation chains, and human oversight requirements. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [mechanism] Structured Claims for Agent Context: Standardized JWT claims that capture agent identity, task context, and operational constraints in machine-readable format. Allows authorization systems to make context-aware decisions for AI agents. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [mechanism] Agent Context Distribution: A mechanism for distributing context information among multiple agents in a multi-agent system. Impacts execution latency, token consumption, and task completion success rates in complex multi-round workflows. (from draft-chang-agent-context-interaction)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 8259
  - RFC 7519
  - draft-aap-oauth-profile
  - draft-cui-ai-agent-task
  - draft-guy-bary-stamp-protocol
  - RFC 6749
  - RFC 9110
  - draft-chang-agent-context-interaction

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **Agent Task DAG**: A directed acyclic graph representing a complex workflow where nodes represent individual tasks and edges represent dependencies between tasks
  - **Task Node**: An individual unit of work within a DAG that can be executed by one or more agents
  - **Execution Context**: The runtime environment and state information associated with DAG execution, including agent assignments, intermediate results, and checkpoint data
  - **Checkpoint**: A persistent snapshot of DAG execution state that enables rollback and recovery operations
  - **Task Binding**: The association of a task node with specific agent capabilities or agent instances
  - **DAG Coordinator**: An agent or system component responsible for orchestrating the execution of a complete DAG workflow

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  The Agent Task DAG framework MUST provide robust checkpoint and recovery mechanisms to ensure workflow resilience and enable graceful handling of failures, interruptions, and human intervention points. Checkpoints represent persistent snapshots of the DAG execution state at specific points in the workflow, capturing sufficient information to resume execution from that point or rollback to a previous stable state. The framework defines three types of checkpoints: automatic checkpoints created at predefined intervals or task completion boundaries, explicit checkpoints requested by agents or human operators, and recovery checkpoints generated immediately before high-risk operations that may require rollback.

  Checkpoint creation MUST capture the complete execution context as defined in Section 4, including the current state of all task nodes, intermediate results, agent assignments, and security context derived from Agent Authorization Profiles [draft-aap-oauth-profile]. Each checkpoint MUST include a unique identifier, timestamp, DAG version, execution state hash, and references to any external resources or agent context information as specified in [draft-chang-agent-context-interaction]. The checkpoint data structure SHOULD be serialized using JSON [RFC8259] with optional compression for large state objects, and MUST be digitally signed to ensure integrity and authenticity. Checkpoints MAY be stored in distributed storage systems to ensure availability across multiple DAG Coordinators.

  The rollback procedure enables the DAG execution to revert to a previous checkpoint when failures occur or human intervention requires undoing completed work. When a rollback is initiated, the DAG Coordinator MUST notify all participating agents of the rollback operation, invalidate any results produced after the target checkpoint, and restore the execution context to the checkpoint state. Agents MUST acknowledge the rollback operation and may need to perform agent-specific cleanup operations such as releasing resources or notifying external systems. The rollback operation MUST preserve audit trails by maintaining records of both the original execution and the rollback event, ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements.

  Failure recovery strategies operate at multiple levels within the DAG execution framework, from individual task failures to complete coordinator failures. For task-level failures, the framework supports automatic retry with exponential backoff, task reassignment to alternative agents with compatible capabilities, and conditional continuation where dependent tasks may proceed with degraded inputs. When coordinator failures occur, recovery mechanisms leverage distributed checkpoints and coordinator election protocols to restore execution state on alternative infrastructure. The framework MUST support human-in-the-loop recovery scenarios where automated recovery is insufficient, providing interfaces for human operators to inspect checkpoint states, approve recovery actions, and inject corrective context information.

  The checkpoint and recovery mechanisms MUST integrate with the agent authorization framework to ensure that recovery operations maintain appropriate security boundaries and access controls. Recovery operations SHOULD verify that participating agents still possess valid authorization profiles and may require re-authentication if significant time has elapsed since checkpoint creation. The framework MUST provide configurable retention policies for checkpoints, balancing storage efficiency with recovery requirements, and MUST support secure deletion of checkpoint data containing sensitive information when retention periods expire or workflows complete successfully.


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  Abstract: As AI agent systems become increasingly complex, there is a growing need for structured approaches to orchestrate multi-step tasks across multiple autonomous agents. This document defines the Agent Task DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph) framework, which provides a standardized approach for representing, executing, and managing complex workflows in multi-agent environments. The framework addresses key challenges including task decomposition, dependency management, parallel execution, failure recovery, and human oversight integration. By building upon existing agent authorization profiles and task negotiation protocols, this specification enables agents to coordinate complex workflows while maintaining security, auditability, and the ability to incorporate human-in-the-loop decision points. The framework supports both fast execution in trusted environments and rigorous verification in regulated contexts through configurable assurance profiles.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the need for structured task orchestration in multi-agent systems and positions the Agent Task DAG framework within the broader AI agent ecosystem. Outlines the relationship to existing protocols and the scope of this specification.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the specification including Task Node, Agent Task DAG, Execution Context, and Checkpoint. Establishes consistent vocabulary building on existing agent protocol terminology.
  3. Problem Statement: Describes the limitations of current agent task coordination approaches and the specific challenges that DAG-based execution addresses. Identifies requirements for scalable, fault-tolerant multi-agent workflows.
  4. Agent Task DAG Framework: Defines the core DAG data model including node types, edge relationships, and execution semantics. Specifies how tasks are represented, dependencies are managed, and execution context is maintained.
  5. Task Execution Protocol: Describes the protocol for executing DAG workflows including task scheduling, parallel execution, and coordination between agents. Defines message formats and state synchronization mechanisms.
  6. Checkpoint and Recovery Mechanisms: Specifies checkpoint creation, rollback procedures, and failure recovery strategies for DAG execution. Ensures workflow resilience and enables human intervention points.
  7. Integration with Existing Agent Protocols: Details how the DAG framework integrates with existing agent authorization profiles, discovery protocols, and communication mechanisms. Provides protocol-agnostic binding approaches.
  8. Security Considerations: Addresses security aspects of DAG execution including task authorization, context isolation, and audit trail requirements. Considers threats specific to multi-agent workflow execution.
  9. IANA Considerations: Specifies any new registries or protocol identifiers needed for the Agent Task DAG framework.

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  Summary: Details how the DAG framework integrates with existing agent authorization profiles, discovery protocols, and communication mechanisms. Provides protocol-agnostic binding approaches.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [profile] Agent Authorization Profile (AAP): An authorization profile that extends OAuth 2.0 and JWT with structured claims for autonomous AI agents. Enables systems to reason about agent identity, task context, operational constraints, delegation chains, and human oversight requirements. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [mechanism] Structured Claims for Agent Context: Standardized JWT claims that capture agent identity, task context, and operational constraints in machine-readable format. Allows authorization systems to make context-aware decisions for AI agents. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [mechanism] Agent Context Distribution: A mechanism for distributing context information among multiple agents in a multi-agent system. Impacts execution latency, token consumption, and task completion success rates in complex multi-round workflows. (from draft-chang-agent-context-interaction)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 8259
  - RFC 7519
  - draft-aap-oauth-profile
  - draft-cui-ai-agent-task
  - draft-guy-bary-stamp-protocol
  - RFC 6749
  - RFC 9110
  - draft-chang-agent-context-interaction

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **Agent Task DAG**: A directed acyclic graph representing a complex workflow where nodes represent individual tasks and edges represent dependencies between tasks
  - **Task Node**: An individual unit of work within a DAG that can be executed by one or more agents
  - **Execution Context**: The runtime environment and state information associated with DAG execution, including agent assignments, intermediate results, and checkpoint data
  - **Checkpoint**: A persistent snapshot of DAG execution state that enables rollback and recovery operations
  - **Task Binding**: The association of a task node with specific agent capabilities or agent instances
  - **DAG Coordinator**: An agent or system component responsible for orchestrating the execution of a complete DAG workflow

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  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
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  This section describes how the Agent Task DAG framework integrates with existing agent authorization, discovery, and communication protocols to provide a comprehensive multi-agent workflow execution environment. The framework is designed to be protocol-agnostic while providing specific bindings for commonly used agent protocols, enabling organizations to adopt DAG-based workflows within their existing agent infrastructure.

  The DAG framework builds upon the Agent Authorization Profile (AAP) [draft-aap-oauth-profile] to establish secure task execution contexts. When a DAG Coordinator initiates workflow execution, it MUST obtain appropriate authorization tokens for each participating agent using the structured claims defined in AAP. The task context claim within the agent's JWT token includes the DAG identifier, task node assignments, and operational constraints specific to the workflow. This approach ensures that agents can verify their authorization to execute specific tasks within the broader workflow context while maintaining the delegation chains and human oversight requirements established in their authorization profiles.

  Agent discovery and capability matching for DAG execution leverages existing agent discovery protocols while extending them with DAG-specific metadata. Agents participating in DAG workflows SHOULD advertise their capabilities using structured capability descriptors that include supported task types, execution constraints, and checkpoint compatibility. The DAG Coordinator uses this information during the task binding process to assign task nodes to appropriate agents. When multiple agents are capable of executing a particular task type, the coordinator MAY use load balancing, geographic distribution, or other selection criteria to optimize workflow execution.

  Context distribution among agents executing DAG workflows follows the mechanisms defined in [draft-chang-agent-context-interaction], with specific extensions for DAG execution state management. The execution context for a DAG workflow includes the complete graph structure, current execution state, intermediate task results, and checkpoint metadata. Agents MUST receive sufficient context to execute their assigned tasks while minimizing the distribution of sensitive information to unauthorized agents. The framework supports both push-based context distribution, where the DAG Coordinator sends relevant context to agents before task execution, and pull-based approaches where agents request specific context elements as needed.

  The framework provides protocol bindings for common agent communication patterns including HTTP-based REST APIs [RFC9110], message queuing systems, and real-time communication protocols. Each binding specifies how DAG execution messages are encoded, how task results are reported, and how checkpoint operations are coordinated across the distributed agent environment. Protocol-specific considerations such as connection management, retry mechanisms, and error handling are addressed within each binding specification. For HTTP-based bindings, the framework defines standardized endpoints for task execution, status reporting, and checkpoint operations that can be implemented by any agent supporting the DAG execution protocol.

  Integration with existing agent task protocols [draft-cui-ai-agent-task] is achieved through task node adapters that translate between DAG task specifications and protocol-specific task representations. These adapters handle differences in task parameterization, result formatting, and execution semantics while preserving the dependency relationships and execution guarantees required by the DAG framework. The framework also supports integration with audit and compliance systems through standardized logging interfaces that capture task execution events, authorization decisions, and checkpoint operations in formats compatible with existing security and compliance tools.


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  Abstract: As AI agent systems become increasingly complex, there is a growing need for structured approaches to orchestrate multi-step tasks across multiple autonomous agents. This document defines the Agent Task DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph) framework, which provides a standardized approach for representing, executing, and managing complex workflows in multi-agent environments. The framework addresses key challenges including task decomposition, dependency management, parallel execution, failure recovery, and human oversight integration. By building upon existing agent authorization profiles and task negotiation protocols, this specification enables agents to coordinate complex workflows while maintaining security, auditability, and the ability to incorporate human-in-the-loop decision points. The framework supports both fast execution in trusted environments and rigorous verification in regulated contexts through configurable assurance profiles.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the need for structured task orchestration in multi-agent systems and positions the Agent Task DAG framework within the broader AI agent ecosystem. Outlines the relationship to existing protocols and the scope of this specification.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the specification including Task Node, Agent Task DAG, Execution Context, and Checkpoint. Establishes consistent vocabulary building on existing agent protocol terminology.
  3. Problem Statement: Describes the limitations of current agent task coordination approaches and the specific challenges that DAG-based execution addresses. Identifies requirements for scalable, fault-tolerant multi-agent workflows.
  4. Agent Task DAG Framework: Defines the core DAG data model including node types, edge relationships, and execution semantics. Specifies how tasks are represented, dependencies are managed, and execution context is maintained.
  5. Task Execution Protocol: Describes the protocol for executing DAG workflows including task scheduling, parallel execution, and coordination between agents. Defines message formats and state synchronization mechanisms.
  6. Checkpoint and Recovery Mechanisms: Specifies checkpoint creation, rollback procedures, and failure recovery strategies for DAG execution. Ensures workflow resilience and enables human intervention points.
  7. Integration with Existing Agent Protocols: Details how the DAG framework integrates with existing agent authorization profiles, discovery protocols, and communication mechanisms. Provides protocol-agnostic binding approaches.
  8. Security Considerations: Addresses security aspects of DAG execution including task authorization, context isolation, and audit trail requirements. Considers threats specific to multi-agent workflow execution.
  9. IANA Considerations: Specifies any new registries or protocol identifiers needed for the Agent Task DAG framework.

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  Summary: Addresses security aspects of DAG execution including task authorization, context isolation, and audit trail requirements. Considers threats specific to multi-agent workflow execution.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [profile] Agent Authorization Profile (AAP): An authorization profile that extends OAuth 2.0 and JWT with structured claims for autonomous AI agents. Enables systems to reason about agent identity, task context, operational constraints, delegation chains, and human oversight requirements. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [mechanism] Structured Claims for Agent Context: Standardized JWT claims that capture agent identity, task context, and operational constraints in machine-readable format. Allows authorization systems to make context-aware decisions for AI agents. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [mechanism] Agent Context Distribution: A mechanism for distributing context information among multiple agents in a multi-agent system. Impacts execution latency, token consumption, and task completion success rates in complex multi-round workflows. (from draft-chang-agent-context-interaction)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 8259
  - RFC 7519
  - draft-aap-oauth-profile
  - draft-cui-ai-agent-task
  - draft-guy-bary-stamp-protocol
  - RFC 6749
  - RFC 9110
  - draft-chang-agent-context-interaction

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **Agent Task DAG**: A directed acyclic graph representing a complex workflow where nodes represent individual tasks and edges represent dependencies between tasks
  - **Task Node**: An individual unit of work within a DAG that can be executed by one or more agents
  - **Execution Context**: The runtime environment and state information associated with DAG execution, including agent assignments, intermediate results, and checkpoint data
  - **Checkpoint**: A persistent snapshot of DAG execution state that enables rollback and recovery operations
  - **Task Binding**: The association of a task node with specific agent capabilities or agent instances
  - **DAG Coordinator**: An agent or system component responsible for orchestrating the execution of a complete DAG workflow

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  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
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  The Agent Task DAG framework introduces unique security challenges that extend beyond traditional single-agent systems. Multi-agent workflows create expanded attack surfaces through inter-agent communication channels, shared execution contexts, and distributed state management. Malicious actors may attempt to inject unauthorized tasks into DAG structures, manipulate task dependencies to create privilege escalation paths, or exploit checkpoint mechanisms to gain persistent access to workflow state. The distributed nature of DAG execution also amplifies risks related to agent impersonation, context poisoning, and unauthorized workflow modification during execution.

  Task authorization within DAG workflows MUST leverage the Agent Authorization Profile [draft-aap-oauth-profile] to establish fine-grained permissions for each task node. Each task node SHOULD include authorization requirements that specify which agent capabilities, delegation chains, and operational constraints are required for execution. The DAG Coordinator MUST verify that assigned agents possess valid JWT tokens with appropriate structured claims before initiating task execution. When tasks involve sensitive operations or access to protected resources, implementations SHOULD require fresh token validation rather than relying on cached authorization state. Multi-step workflows that span extended time periods MUST implement token refresh mechanisms to maintain security throughout DAG execution.

  Context isolation represents a critical security boundary in multi-agent DAG systems. Execution contexts MUST be isolated between different DAG instances to prevent information leakage and unauthorized access to intermediate results. Implementations SHOULD use cryptographic techniques to protect context data in transit and at rest, particularly when context distribution mechanisms [draft-chang-agent-context-interaction] are employed across network boundaries. Task nodes that handle sensitive data MUST implement appropriate data classification and handling controls, ensuring that context information is only accessible to authorized agents within the workflow. The framework SHOULD support configurable context sharing policies that allow administrators to define which context elements can be shared between tasks and which must remain isolated.

  Audit trail requirements for DAG execution are more complex than single-agent scenarios due to the distributed and potentially parallel nature of task execution. Implementations MUST maintain comprehensive logs that capture DAG initiation, task assignments, agent authorizations, execution outcomes, and any human intervention points. Audit records SHOULD include cryptographic signatures or integrity mechanisms to prevent tampering and support forensic analysis. The checkpoint and recovery mechanisms introduce additional logging requirements, as rollback operations and failure recovery attempts MUST be fully auditable. Organizations operating in regulated environments MAY require enhanced audit capabilities that provide real-time monitoring of DAG execution state and automated alerts for security policy violations.

  The integration of human oversight points within DAG workflows creates additional security considerations around authentication, authorization, and workflow integrity. Human operators MUST be properly authenticated before approving task continuations or modifying workflow parameters. The framework SHOULD support multi-factor authentication and role-based access controls for human intervention points. Implementations MUST ensure that human approval requirements cannot be bypassed through agent coordination or DAG manipulation. When human operators modify workflow parameters or approve exceptional conditions, these actions MUST be cryptographically signed and integrated into the workflow's audit trail to maintain end-to-end accountability.


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  Abstract: As AI agent systems become increasingly complex, there is a growing need for structured approaches to orchestrate multi-step tasks across multiple autonomous agents. This document defines the Agent Task DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph) framework, which provides a standardized approach for representing, executing, and managing complex workflows in multi-agent environments. The framework addresses key challenges including task decomposition, dependency management, parallel execution, failure recovery, and human oversight integration. By building upon existing agent authorization profiles and task negotiation protocols, this specification enables agents to coordinate complex workflows while maintaining security, auditability, and the ability to incorporate human-in-the-loop decision points. The framework supports both fast execution in trusted environments and rigorous verification in regulated contexts through configurable assurance profiles.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the need for structured task orchestration in multi-agent systems and positions the Agent Task DAG framework within the broader AI agent ecosystem. Outlines the relationship to existing protocols and the scope of this specification.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the specification including Task Node, Agent Task DAG, Execution Context, and Checkpoint. Establishes consistent vocabulary building on existing agent protocol terminology.
  3. Problem Statement: Describes the limitations of current agent task coordination approaches and the specific challenges that DAG-based execution addresses. Identifies requirements for scalable, fault-tolerant multi-agent workflows.
  4. Agent Task DAG Framework: Defines the core DAG data model including node types, edge relationships, and execution semantics. Specifies how tasks are represented, dependencies are managed, and execution context is maintained.
  5. Task Execution Protocol: Describes the protocol for executing DAG workflows including task scheduling, parallel execution, and coordination between agents. Defines message formats and state synchronization mechanisms.
  6. Checkpoint and Recovery Mechanisms: Specifies checkpoint creation, rollback procedures, and failure recovery strategies for DAG execution. Ensures workflow resilience and enables human intervention points.
  7. Integration with Existing Agent Protocols: Details how the DAG framework integrates with existing agent authorization profiles, discovery protocols, and communication mechanisms. Provides protocol-agnostic binding approaches.
  8. Security Considerations: Addresses security aspects of DAG execution including task authorization, context isolation, and audit trail requirements. Considers threats specific to multi-agent workflow execution.
  9. IANA Considerations: Specifies any new registries or protocol identifiers needed for the Agent Task DAG framework.

  Write section 9: IANA Considerations
  Summary: Specifies any new registries or protocol identifiers needed for the Agent Task DAG framework.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [profile] Agent Authorization Profile (AAP): An authorization profile that extends OAuth 2.0 and JWT with structured claims for autonomous AI agents. Enables systems to reason about agent identity, task context, operational constraints, delegation chains, and human oversight requirements. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [mechanism] Structured Claims for Agent Context: Standardized JWT claims that capture agent identity, task context, and operational constraints in machine-readable format. Allows authorization systems to make context-aware decisions for AI agents. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [mechanism] Agent Context Distribution: A mechanism for distributing context information among multiple agents in a multi-agent system. Impacts execution latency, token consumption, and task completion success rates in complex multi-round workflows. (from draft-chang-agent-context-interaction)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 8259
  - RFC 7519
  - draft-aap-oauth-profile
  - draft-cui-ai-agent-task
  - draft-guy-bary-stamp-protocol
  - RFC 6749
  - RFC 9110
  - draft-chang-agent-context-interaction

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **Agent Task DAG**: A directed acyclic graph representing a complex workflow where nodes represent individual tasks and edges represent dependencies between tasks
  - **Task Node**: An individual unit of work within a DAG that can be executed by one or more agents
  - **Execution Context**: The runtime environment and state information associated with DAG execution, including agent assignments, intermediate results, and checkpoint data
  - **Checkpoint**: A persistent snapshot of DAG execution state that enables rollback and recovery operations
  - **Task Binding**: The association of a task node with specific agent capabilities or agent instances
  - **DAG Coordinator**: An agent or system component responsible for orchestrating the execution of a complete DAG workflow

  Follow IETF Internet-Draft conventions:
  - Formal, precise technical language
  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
  - Reference existing RFCs and drafts where relevant (use [RFCNNNN] format)
  - 3-6 paragraphs per section
  - Use the terminology definitions provided above consistently

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  This document introduces several new protocol elements and identifiers that require IANA registration to ensure global uniqueness and interoperability across implementations. The Agent Task DAG framework extends existing agent communication protocols with new message types, node classifications, and execution state identifiers that must be standardized for consistent implementation.

  The specification requires the establishment of a new "Agent Task DAG Parameters" registry to manage the various identifiers used within the framework. This registry MUST include sub-registries for DAG node types, edge relationship types, execution states, checkpoint types, and recovery action identifiers. Each sub-registry MUST follow the "Specification Required" registration policy as defined in [RFC8126], with designated experts reviewing submissions for technical correctness and consistency with the overall framework architecture. The registry MUST also accommodate extensions that integrate with existing agent authorization profiles as defined in [draft-aap-oauth-profile].

  A new "application/vnd.ietf.agent-task-dag+json" media type registration is REQUIRED for DAG workflow documents. This media type MUST reference this specification and follow the JSON format requirements specified in [RFC8259]. The media type enables proper content negotiation when agents exchange DAG definitions and execution state information. Additionally, new URI schemes "agent-dag:" and "agent-task:" are proposed for identifying DAG instances and individual task nodes respectively, requiring registration in the "Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) Schemes" registry maintained by IANA.

  The framework introduces new JWT claim names for representing DAG execution context and task bindings within agent authorization tokens, extending the structured claims mechanism defined in [draft-aap-oauth-profile]. These claim names MUST be registered in the "JSON Web Token Claims" registry established by [RFC7519]. The new claims include "dag_id", "task_node", "execution_context", "checkpoint_ref", and "recovery_state", each with specific semantic meanings within the DAG execution protocol. Registration of these claims ensures consistent interpretation across different agent implementations and authorization servers.

  Finally, new HTTP header fields "DAG-Execution-ID" and "DAG-Checkpoint" are introduced for coordination between agents during DAG execution. These headers MUST be registered in the "Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) Field Name Registry" as defined in [RFC9110]. The headers enable stateless coordination mechanisms and support the checkpoint and recovery procedures specified in this framework, while maintaining compatibility with existing HTTP-based agent communication protocols.


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  draft-ai-agent-task-a-00 | Agent Task DAG: A Framework for Directed Acyclic Graph Execution in Multi-Agent Systems | 2026-03-04 | ?pg
  Abstract: As AI agent systems become increasingly complex, there is a growing need for structured approaches to orchestrate multi-step tasks across multiple autonomous agents. This document defines the Agent Task DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph) framework, which provides a standardized approach for representing, executing, and managing complex workflows in multi-agent environments. The framework addresses key challenges including task decomposition, dependency management, parallel execution, failure recovery, and human oversight integration. By building upon existing agent authorization profiles and task negotiation protocols, this specification enables agents to coordinate complex workflows while maintaining security, auditability, and the ability to incorporate human-in-the-loop decision points. The framework supports both fast execution in trusted environments and rigorous verification in regulated contexts through configurable assurance profiles.

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  Scale: 1=very low..5=very high. Overlap: 1=unique,5=heavy overlap.
  Categories: A2A protocols, AI safety/alignment, ML traffic mgmt, Autonomous netops, Agent identity/auth, Data formats/interop, Policy/governance, Model serving/inference, Agent discovery/reg, Human-agent interaction, Other AI/agent
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    "s": "Proposes a DAG-based framework for orchestrating complex multi-agent workflows with standardized task decomposition, dependency management, and human oversight. Builds on existing agent authorization and negotiation protocols to enable secure, auditable coordination across autonomous agents.",
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draft_name: _pipeline_Human-in-the-Loop_
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model: claude-sonnet-4-20250514
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request_json:
  You are writing an IETF Internet-Draft to address a gap in the AI/agent standardization landscape.

  ## Gap to Address
  Topic: Human-in-the-Loop
  Description: Human-in-the-Loop
  Category: 
  Evidence: 
  Severity: medium

  ## Convergent Ideas from Existing Drafts
  These ideas from the current landscape converge on this topic — build on them, don't duplicate:
  - [requirement] Human Oversight Requirements: Structured claims and validation patterns that specify when human oversight is required for agent actions. Enables enforcement of human-in-the-loop requirements at the authorization level. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [mechanism] Human-in-the-Loop Workflows: Defined processes that ensure human oversight and approval for LLM-generated network management decisions. These workflows enforce human control over automated actions. (from draft-cui-nmrg-llm-nm)
  - [mechanism] Human-in-the-Loop Workflow: Standardized workflows that enforce human oversight and approval mechanisms for LLM-generated network management decisions. This ensures critical network changes require human validation before execution. (from draft-irtf-nmrg-llm-nm)
  - [mechanism] Human-in-the-Loop Decision Confirmation: A mechanism that requires human approval before AI agent decisions are acted upon, providing a safety gate against AI hallucinations. Uses a confirmation exchange process to validate proposed actions. (from draft-rosenberg-aiproto-cheq)
  - [mechanism] Human-in-the-Loop Confirmation: A mechanism requiring explicit human approval for AI agent proposed actions before they are executed. Provides a safety barrier against AI hallucinations and autonomous harmful decisions. (from draft-rosenberg-cheq)

  ## RFC Foundations
  Most-referenced RFCs in this space — cite where relevant:
  - RFC 2119 (cited by 285 drafts)
  - RFC 8174 (cited by 237 drafts)
  - RFC 8446 (cited by 42 drafts)
  - RFC 6749 (cited by 36 drafts)
  - RFC 9110 (cited by 34 drafts)
  - RFC 8126 (cited by 26 drafts)
  - RFC 8259 (cited by 26 drafts)
  - RFC 5280 (cited by 22 drafts)
  - RFC 7519 (cited by 22 drafts)
  - RFC 9052 (cited by 20 drafts)

  ## Similar Existing Drafts
  These drafts are closest to this gap — differentiate from them:
  - draft-ietf-anima-brski-prm: BRSKI with Pledge in Responder Mode (BRSKI-PRM) (similarity: 0.54)
  - draft-ietf-anima-brski-ae: BRSKI-AE: Alternative Enrollment Protocols in BRSKI (similarity: 0.52)
  - draft-rosenberg-cheq: CHEQ: A Protocol for Confirmation AI Agent Decisions with Human in the Loop (HITL) (similarity: 0.52)
  - draft-mw-wimse-transitive-attestation: Transitive Attestation for Sovereign Workloads: A WIMSE Profile (similarity: 0.52)
  - draft-rosenberg-aiproto-cheq: CHEQ: A Protocol for Confirmation AI Agent Decisions with Human in the Loop (HITL) (similarity: 0.52)
  - draft-yu-ai-agent-use-cases-in-6g: AI Agent Use Cases and Requirements in 6G Network (similarity: 0.52)
  - draft-ietf-httpbis-layered-cookies: Cookies: HTTP State Management Mechanism (similarity: 0.52)
  - draft-ietf-httpbis-rfc6265bis: Cookies: HTTP State Management Mechanism (similarity: 0.51)

  ## Top-Rated Drafts in Category
  Drafts the community considers strong in this area:
  - draft-cowles-volt: Verifiable Operations Ledger and Trace (VOLT) Protocol (score: 4.8)
  - draft-aylward-daap-v2: Distributed AI Accountability Protocol (DAAP) Version 2.0 (score: 4.8)
  - draft-guy-bary-stamp-protocol: Secure Task-bound Agent Message Proof (STAMP) Protocol (score: 4.6)
  - draft-drake-email-tpm-attestation: Hardware Attestation for Email Sender Verification (score: 4.6)
  - draft-williams-netmod-lm-hierarchy-topology: Hierarchical Topology for Language Model Coordination (score: 4.6)

  ## Working Group Context
  434 drafts, 52 WG-adopted. Top WGs: lake (7), lamps (6), anima (3), dnsop (3), httpbis (3)

  ## Ecosystem Vision
  (Elevator Version)

  **Problem**: 260+ IETF drafts on AI agents; no single model for orchestration (DAG), human oversight (HITL), or for running the same system in both fast and regulated environments.

  **Proposal**: Five coordinated drafts — (A) shared architecture and terminology, (B) DAG execution with checkpoints and rollback, (C) HITL primitives (approval, override, explainability), (D) protocol-agnostic binding so any A2A protocol can participate, (E) assurance profiles so the same stack works in K8s or in a proof-heavy regulated regime.

  **Outcome**: One holistic agent ecosystem: DAG + HITL built in, agnostic and extensible, applicable everywhere from relaxed to fully proven.

  ## Sibling Drafts (same family)
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  Generate a detailed outline for an Internet-Draft that fills this gap.
  Return JSON:
  {
    "title": "full draft title",
    "abstract": "150-250 word abstract",
    "sections": [
      {"title": "section title", "summary": "2-3 sentence summary of content", "key_ideas": ["idea titles to incorporate"]}
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    "normative_refs": ["RFC NNNN", "draft-name"],
    "informative_refs": ["RFC NNNN", "draft-name"],
    "terminology": {"term": "definition"},
    "target_wg": "suggested IETF working group",
    "intended_status": "informational|standards-track|experimental"
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  Requirements:
  - Include standard sections: Introduction, Terminology, Problem Statement, then 2-4 technical sections, Security Considerations, IANA Considerations
  - Reference specific RFCs and drafts from the context above
  - Use terminology consistent with sibling drafts if any
  - Abstract should clearly state the problem, approach, and contribution
  JSON only, no fences.

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draft_name: _pipeline_Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) Primitives for AI Agent Systems_s0_
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request_json:
  Write the following section of an Internet-Draft titled "Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) Primitives for AI Agent Systems".

  Abstract: As AI agents become increasingly autonomous in network operations and other critical domains, the need for standardized human oversight mechanisms becomes paramount. This document defines a framework of Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) primitives that enable structured human intervention, approval, and oversight in AI agent decision-making processes. The framework provides three core primitives: approval workflows that require explicit human consent before action execution, override mechanisms that allow humans to modify or halt agent decisions, and explainability interfaces that provide transparency into agent reasoning. These primitives are designed to be protocol-agnostic and can be integrated with existing agent architectures to ensure human control over autonomous systems. The specification addresses the critical gap between fully autonomous AI operation and human accountability requirements, particularly in regulated environments where human oversight is mandatory. By standardizing these HITL mechanisms, organizations can deploy AI agents with appropriate human safeguards while maintaining operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the critical need for standardized human oversight in AI agent systems. Explains how current agent deployments lack consistent HITL mechanisms and the risks this poses.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the document including HITL primitives, approval workflows, override mechanisms, and explainability interfaces. Establishes consistent vocabulary for human-agent interaction patterns.
  3. Problem Statement: Details the current lack of standardized human oversight mechanisms in AI agent systems. Examines the consequences of uncontrolled autonomous operation and the need for human accountability.
  4. HITL Primitive Framework: Defines the core architecture for human-in-the-loop primitives. Establishes the fundamental building blocks that enable human oversight of agent decisions.
  5. Approval Workflow Primitives: Specifies standardized approval mechanisms that require explicit human consent before agent actions are executed. Defines approval request formats, response patterns, and timeout handling.
  6. Override and Intervention Primitives: Details mechanisms that allow humans to modify, halt, or redirect agent decisions in real-time. Includes emergency stop procedures and decision modification interfaces.
  7. Explainability and Transparency Primitives: Defines interfaces that provide humans with insight into agent reasoning and decision-making processes. Enables informed human oversight through transparency mechanisms.
  8. Integration with Agent Architectures: Describes how HITL primitives can be integrated with existing agent systems and protocols. Provides guidance for protocol-agnostic implementation.
  9. Security Considerations: Addresses security implications of HITL mechanisms including authentication of human operators, protection against manipulation, and secure communication channels.
  10. IANA Considerations: Specifies any registry requirements for HITL primitive types, approval workflow identifiers, and standard response codes.

  Write section 1: Introduction
  Summary: Introduces the critical need for standardized human oversight in AI agent systems. Explains how current agent deployments lack consistent HITL mechanisms and the risks this poses.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [requirement] Human Oversight Requirements: Structured claims and validation patterns that specify when human oversight is required for agent actions. Enables enforcement of human-in-the-loop requirements at the authorization level. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [mechanism] Human-in-the-Loop Workflows: Defined processes that ensure human oversight and approval for LLM-generated network management decisions. These workflows enforce human control over automated actions. (from draft-cui-nmrg-llm-nm)
  - [mechanism] Human-in-the-Loop Workflow: Standardized workflows that enforce human oversight and approval mechanisms for LLM-generated network management decisions. This ensures critical network changes require human validation before execution. (from draft-irtf-nmrg-llm-nm)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 8446
  - RFC 9110
  - RFC 8259
  - draft-rosenberg-cheq
  - RFC 6749
  - RFC 7519
  - draft-cui-nmrg-llm-nm
  - draft-irtf-nmrg-llm-nm

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **HITL Primitive**: A standardized mechanism that enables human oversight and intervention in AI agent decision-making processes
  - **Approval Workflow**: A structured process that requires explicit human consent before an agent action is executed
  - **Override Mechanism**: A capability that allows humans to modify, halt, or redirect agent decisions in real-time
  - **Explainability Interface**: A standardized method for agents to provide transparency into their reasoning and decision-making processes
  - **Human Oversight**: The structured involvement of human operators in monitoring, approving, or modifying AI agent actions
  - **Decision Point**: A moment in agent execution where human intervention may be required or beneficial
  - **Intervention Trigger**: A condition or threshold that activates human-in-the-loop mechanisms

  Follow IETF Internet-Draft conventions:
  - Formal, precise technical language
  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
  - Reference existing RFCs and drafts where relevant (use [RFCNNNN] format)
  - 3-6 paragraphs per section
  - Use the terminology definitions provided above consistently

  Write the section content only (no section number or title). Plain text.

response_json:
  The rapid advancement and deployment of AI agents in critical network operations and infrastructure management has created an urgent need for standardized human oversight mechanisms. As documented in [draft-cui-nmrg-llm-nm] and [draft-irtf-nmrg-llm-nm], AI agents are increasingly being deployed for network management tasks that were traditionally performed by human operators. However, the current landscape of AI agent systems lacks consistent and interoperable Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) mechanisms, creating significant risks for organizations that require human accountability and oversight in their autonomous systems.

  Current AI agent deployments typically implement ad-hoc or proprietary mechanisms for human oversight, if any oversight mechanisms exist at all. This inconsistency creates several critical problems: organizations cannot easily integrate HITL capabilities across different agent systems, human operators lack standardized interfaces for agent oversight, and regulatory compliance becomes difficult to achieve and demonstrate. The absence of standardized HITL primitives means that each agent implementation must create its own oversight mechanisms, leading to fragmented approaches that cannot interoperate and may have significant security or reliability gaps.

  The risks of uncontrolled autonomous operation are particularly acute in regulated environments such as financial services, healthcare, and critical infrastructure, where human oversight is often legally mandated. When AI agents operate without appropriate human safeguards, organizations face potential regulatory violations, liability issues, and operational failures that could have been prevented through proper human oversight. Furthermore, the lack of standardized explainability interfaces means that human operators often cannot understand or validate agent decisions, undermining the effectiveness of any oversight mechanisms that do exist.

  This document addresses these challenges by defining a comprehensive framework of HITL primitives that can be integrated with existing agent architectures in a protocol-agnostic manner. The framework builds upon established patterns from OAuth 2.0 [RFC6749] and JSON Web Tokens [RFC7519] to provide standardized mechanisms for approval workflows, override capabilities, and explainability interfaces. These primitives are designed to ensure that human oversight can be consistently implemented and enforced across different AI agent systems while maintaining the operational efficiency benefits of autonomous operation.

  The HITL primitive framework specified in this document enables organizations to deploy AI agents with appropriate human safeguards that meet regulatory requirements and organizational policies. By standardizing these mechanisms, the framework facilitates interoperability between different agent systems and provides a foundation for secure, accountable autonomous operations. The primitives are designed to be composable and configurable, allowing organizations to implement the level of human oversight appropriate for their specific use cases and risk tolerance.


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request_json:
  Write the following section of an Internet-Draft titled "Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) Primitives for AI Agent Systems".

  Abstract: As AI agents become increasingly autonomous in network operations and other critical domains, the need for standardized human oversight mechanisms becomes paramount. This document defines a framework of Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) primitives that enable structured human intervention, approval, and oversight in AI agent decision-making processes. The framework provides three core primitives: approval workflows that require explicit human consent before action execution, override mechanisms that allow humans to modify or halt agent decisions, and explainability interfaces that provide transparency into agent reasoning. These primitives are designed to be protocol-agnostic and can be integrated with existing agent architectures to ensure human control over autonomous systems. The specification addresses the critical gap between fully autonomous AI operation and human accountability requirements, particularly in regulated environments where human oversight is mandatory. By standardizing these HITL mechanisms, organizations can deploy AI agents with appropriate human safeguards while maintaining operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the critical need for standardized human oversight in AI agent systems. Explains how current agent deployments lack consistent HITL mechanisms and the risks this poses.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the document including HITL primitives, approval workflows, override mechanisms, and explainability interfaces. Establishes consistent vocabulary for human-agent interaction patterns.
  3. Problem Statement: Details the current lack of standardized human oversight mechanisms in AI agent systems. Examines the consequences of uncontrolled autonomous operation and the need for human accountability.
  4. HITL Primitive Framework: Defines the core architecture for human-in-the-loop primitives. Establishes the fundamental building blocks that enable human oversight of agent decisions.
  5. Approval Workflow Primitives: Specifies standardized approval mechanisms that require explicit human consent before agent actions are executed. Defines approval request formats, response patterns, and timeout handling.
  6. Override and Intervention Primitives: Details mechanisms that allow humans to modify, halt, or redirect agent decisions in real-time. Includes emergency stop procedures and decision modification interfaces.
  7. Explainability and Transparency Primitives: Defines interfaces that provide humans with insight into agent reasoning and decision-making processes. Enables informed human oversight through transparency mechanisms.
  8. Integration with Agent Architectures: Describes how HITL primitives can be integrated with existing agent systems and protocols. Provides guidance for protocol-agnostic implementation.
  9. Security Considerations: Addresses security implications of HITL mechanisms including authentication of human operators, protection against manipulation, and secure communication channels.
  10. IANA Considerations: Specifies any registry requirements for HITL primitive types, approval workflow identifiers, and standard response codes.

  Write section 2: Terminology
  Summary: Defines key terms used throughout the document including HITL primitives, approval workflows, override mechanisms, and explainability interfaces. Establishes consistent vocabulary for human-agent interaction patterns.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [requirement] Human Oversight Requirements: Structured claims and validation patterns that specify when human oversight is required for agent actions. Enables enforcement of human-in-the-loop requirements at the authorization level. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [mechanism] Human-in-the-Loop Workflows: Defined processes that ensure human oversight and approval for LLM-generated network management decisions. These workflows enforce human control over automated actions. (from draft-cui-nmrg-llm-nm)
  - [mechanism] Human-in-the-Loop Workflow: Standardized workflows that enforce human oversight and approval mechanisms for LLM-generated network management decisions. This ensures critical network changes require human validation before execution. (from draft-irtf-nmrg-llm-nm)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 8446
  - RFC 9110
  - RFC 8259
  - draft-rosenberg-cheq
  - RFC 6749
  - RFC 7519
  - draft-cui-nmrg-llm-nm
  - draft-irtf-nmrg-llm-nm

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **HITL Primitive**: A standardized mechanism that enables human oversight and intervention in AI agent decision-making processes
  - **Approval Workflow**: A structured process that requires explicit human consent before an agent action is executed
  - **Override Mechanism**: A capability that allows humans to modify, halt, or redirect agent decisions in real-time
  - **Explainability Interface**: A standardized method for agents to provide transparency into their reasoning and decision-making processes
  - **Human Oversight**: The structured involvement of human operators in monitoring, approving, or modifying AI agent actions
  - **Decision Point**: A moment in agent execution where human intervention may be required or beneficial
  - **Intervention Trigger**: A condition or threshold that activates human-in-the-loop mechanisms

  Follow IETF Internet-Draft conventions:
  - Formal, precise technical language
  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
  - Reference existing RFCs and drafts where relevant (use [RFCNNNN] format)
  - 3-6 paragraphs per section
  - Use the terminology definitions provided above consistently

  Write the section content only (no section number or title). Plain text.

response_json:
  This document uses terminology consistent with [RFC2119] and [RFC8174] when describing requirement levels. The key words "MUST", "MUST NOT", "REQUIRED", "SHALL", "SHALL NOT", "SHOULD", "SHOULD NOT", "RECOMMENDED", "NOT RECOMMENDED", "MAY", and "OPTIONAL" in this document are to be interpreted as described in BCP 14 [RFC2119] [RFC8174] when, and only when, they appear in all capitals, as shown here.

  **HITL Primitive** refers to a standardized, composable mechanism that enables structured human oversight and intervention in AI agent decision-making processes. These primitives serve as the fundamental building blocks for implementing human control over autonomous systems and can be combined to create comprehensive oversight frameworks tailored to specific operational requirements.

  **Approval Workflow** defines a structured process that requires explicit human consent before an agent action is executed. As described in [draft-cui-nmrg-llm-nm] and [draft-irtf-nmrg-llm-nm], these workflows enforce human control over automated actions by creating mandatory checkpoints where agent decisions must receive human validation. Approval workflows include mechanisms for request formatting, response handling, timeout management, and escalation procedures.

  **Override Mechanism** encompasses capabilities that allow humans to modify, halt, or redirect agent decisions in real-time, both during the decision-making process and after initial action has begun. These mechanisms provide emergency intervention capabilities and enable humans to maintain ultimate control over agent behavior, even when agents are operating with significant autonomy.

  **Explainability Interface** represents a standardized method for agents to provide transparency into their reasoning and decision-making processes. These interfaces enable informed human oversight by presenting agent logic, data sources, confidence levels, and decision rationale in human-comprehensible formats. The explainability interface is essential for meaningful human participation in approval workflows and override decisions.

  **Human Oversight** denotes the structured involvement of human operators in monitoring, approving, or modifying AI agent actions. This encompasses both proactive oversight through approval workflows and reactive oversight through monitoring and intervention capabilities. Human oversight requirements may be specified through structured claims and validation patterns as referenced in authorization frameworks [RFC6749] [RFC7519].

  **Decision Point** identifies a specific moment in agent execution where human intervention may be required, beneficial, or optionally available. Decision points are defined based on action criticality, risk assessment, regulatory requirements, or organizational policy. Each decision point specifies the type of human involvement required and the mechanisms through which such involvement occurs.

  **Intervention Trigger** describes a condition, threshold, or event that automatically activates human-in-the-loop mechanisms. Triggers may be based on risk scores, confidence levels, environmental changes, error conditions, or explicit policy rules. When activated, intervention triggers initiate appropriate HITL primitives to ensure human involvement in agent decision-making processes.


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  Write the following section of an Internet-Draft titled "Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) Primitives for AI Agent Systems".

  Abstract: As AI agents become increasingly autonomous in network operations and other critical domains, the need for standardized human oversight mechanisms becomes paramount. This document defines a framework of Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) primitives that enable structured human intervention, approval, and oversight in AI agent decision-making processes. The framework provides three core primitives: approval workflows that require explicit human consent before action execution, override mechanisms that allow humans to modify or halt agent decisions, and explainability interfaces that provide transparency into agent reasoning. These primitives are designed to be protocol-agnostic and can be integrated with existing agent architectures to ensure human control over autonomous systems. The specification addresses the critical gap between fully autonomous AI operation and human accountability requirements, particularly in regulated environments where human oversight is mandatory. By standardizing these HITL mechanisms, organizations can deploy AI agents with appropriate human safeguards while maintaining operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the critical need for standardized human oversight in AI agent systems. Explains how current agent deployments lack consistent HITL mechanisms and the risks this poses.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the document including HITL primitives, approval workflows, override mechanisms, and explainability interfaces. Establishes consistent vocabulary for human-agent interaction patterns.
  3. Problem Statement: Details the current lack of standardized human oversight mechanisms in AI agent systems. Examines the consequences of uncontrolled autonomous operation and the need for human accountability.
  4. HITL Primitive Framework: Defines the core architecture for human-in-the-loop primitives. Establishes the fundamental building blocks that enable human oversight of agent decisions.
  5. Approval Workflow Primitives: Specifies standardized approval mechanisms that require explicit human consent before agent actions are executed. Defines approval request formats, response patterns, and timeout handling.
  6. Override and Intervention Primitives: Details mechanisms that allow humans to modify, halt, or redirect agent decisions in real-time. Includes emergency stop procedures and decision modification interfaces.
  7. Explainability and Transparency Primitives: Defines interfaces that provide humans with insight into agent reasoning and decision-making processes. Enables informed human oversight through transparency mechanisms.
  8. Integration with Agent Architectures: Describes how HITL primitives can be integrated with existing agent systems and protocols. Provides guidance for protocol-agnostic implementation.
  9. Security Considerations: Addresses security implications of HITL mechanisms including authentication of human operators, protection against manipulation, and secure communication channels.
  10. IANA Considerations: Specifies any registry requirements for HITL primitive types, approval workflow identifiers, and standard response codes.

  Write section 3: Problem Statement
  Summary: Details the current lack of standardized human oversight mechanisms in AI agent systems. Examines the consequences of uncontrolled autonomous operation and the need for human accountability.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [requirement] Human Oversight Requirements: Structured claims and validation patterns that specify when human oversight is required for agent actions. Enables enforcement of human-in-the-loop requirements at the authorization level. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [mechanism] Human-in-the-Loop Workflows: Defined processes that ensure human oversight and approval for LLM-generated network management decisions. These workflows enforce human control over automated actions. (from draft-cui-nmrg-llm-nm)
  - [mechanism] Human-in-the-Loop Workflow: Standardized workflows that enforce human oversight and approval mechanisms for LLM-generated network management decisions. This ensures critical network changes require human validation before execution. (from draft-irtf-nmrg-llm-nm)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 8446
  - RFC 9110
  - RFC 8259
  - draft-rosenberg-cheq
  - RFC 6749
  - RFC 7519
  - draft-cui-nmrg-llm-nm
  - draft-irtf-nmrg-llm-nm

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **HITL Primitive**: A standardized mechanism that enables human oversight and intervention in AI agent decision-making processes
  - **Approval Workflow**: A structured process that requires explicit human consent before an agent action is executed
  - **Override Mechanism**: A capability that allows humans to modify, halt, or redirect agent decisions in real-time
  - **Explainability Interface**: A standardized method for agents to provide transparency into their reasoning and decision-making processes
  - **Human Oversight**: The structured involvement of human operators in monitoring, approving, or modifying AI agent actions
  - **Decision Point**: A moment in agent execution where human intervention may be required or beneficial
  - **Intervention Trigger**: A condition or threshold that activates human-in-the-loop mechanisms

  Follow IETF Internet-Draft conventions:
  - Formal, precise technical language
  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
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  As AI agents become increasingly prevalent in critical network infrastructure and operational environments, they are often deployed with varying degrees of autonomy and inconsistent mechanisms for human oversight. Current agent implementations typically rely on ad-hoc or proprietary methods for human intervention, ranging from simple logging systems to custom approval interfaces that lack standardization across platforms and vendors. This fragmentation creates significant challenges for organizations attempting to maintain consistent oversight policies across heterogeneous agent deployments, particularly in regulated environments where human accountability is not merely preferred but legally mandated.

  The absence of standardized Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) mechanisms leads to several critical problems in autonomous agent deployment. Without consistent approval workflows, agents may execute high-impact actions without appropriate human review, potentially causing unintended consequences in production systems. The lack of standardized override mechanisms means that human operators cannot reliably intervene when agents begin executing problematic decisions, creating situations where autonomous systems continue operating beyond safe parameters. Furthermore, the absence of explainability interfaces prevents operators from understanding agent reasoning, making it impossible to provide informed oversight or learn from agent behavior patterns. These gaps are particularly problematic in network management contexts, as highlighted in [DRAFT-CUI-NMRG-LLM-NM] and [DRAFT-IRTF-NMRG-LLM-NM], where LLM-generated network decisions require structured human validation before execution.

  The consequences of uncontrolled autonomous operation extend beyond immediate operational risks to encompass regulatory compliance and accountability challenges. In many jurisdictions, regulations require that critical decisions affecting network infrastructure, user data, or service availability maintain clear chains of human responsibility. Current agent systems often operate as "black boxes" where the decision-making process is opaque to human oversight, making it difficult or impossible to demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements. This opacity also hinders incident response and post-mortem analysis, as operators cannot determine why an agent made specific decisions or identify patterns that might prevent future issues.

  The need for human accountability in AI agent systems is further complicated by the temporal aspects of autonomous operation. Unlike traditional software systems that execute predetermined logic, AI agents make dynamic decisions based on environmental conditions and learned behaviors that may not be fully predictable at deployment time. This unpredictability necessitates real-time human oversight capabilities that can adapt to emerging situations. However, without standardized primitives for human intervention, organizations resort to crude mechanisms such as complete system shutdown or manual takeover, which eliminate the benefits of autonomous operation while failing to provide granular control over agent behavior.

  The lack of interoperability between different HITL implementations creates additional operational burden and security risks. Organizations deploying multiple agent systems must maintain separate oversight interfaces and procedures for each platform, increasing complexity and the likelihood of human error. This fragmentation also prevents the development of unified oversight dashboards and centralized approval workflows that could improve operational efficiency while maintaining appropriate human control. The security implications are equally concerning, as non-standardized override mechanisms may lack proper authentication, authorization, and audit capabilities, potentially enabling unauthorized intervention in autonomous systems.


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  Write the following section of an Internet-Draft titled "Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) Primitives for AI Agent Systems".

  Abstract: As AI agents become increasingly autonomous in network operations and other critical domains, the need for standardized human oversight mechanisms becomes paramount. This document defines a framework of Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) primitives that enable structured human intervention, approval, and oversight in AI agent decision-making processes. The framework provides three core primitives: approval workflows that require explicit human consent before action execution, override mechanisms that allow humans to modify or halt agent decisions, and explainability interfaces that provide transparency into agent reasoning. These primitives are designed to be protocol-agnostic and can be integrated with existing agent architectures to ensure human control over autonomous systems. The specification addresses the critical gap between fully autonomous AI operation and human accountability requirements, particularly in regulated environments where human oversight is mandatory. By standardizing these HITL mechanisms, organizations can deploy AI agents with appropriate human safeguards while maintaining operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the critical need for standardized human oversight in AI agent systems. Explains how current agent deployments lack consistent HITL mechanisms and the risks this poses.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the document including HITL primitives, approval workflows, override mechanisms, and explainability interfaces. Establishes consistent vocabulary for human-agent interaction patterns.
  3. Problem Statement: Details the current lack of standardized human oversight mechanisms in AI agent systems. Examines the consequences of uncontrolled autonomous operation and the need for human accountability.
  4. HITL Primitive Framework: Defines the core architecture for human-in-the-loop primitives. Establishes the fundamental building blocks that enable human oversight of agent decisions.
  5. Approval Workflow Primitives: Specifies standardized approval mechanisms that require explicit human consent before agent actions are executed. Defines approval request formats, response patterns, and timeout handling.
  6. Override and Intervention Primitives: Details mechanisms that allow humans to modify, halt, or redirect agent decisions in real-time. Includes emergency stop procedures and decision modification interfaces.
  7. Explainability and Transparency Primitives: Defines interfaces that provide humans with insight into agent reasoning and decision-making processes. Enables informed human oversight through transparency mechanisms.
  8. Integration with Agent Architectures: Describes how HITL primitives can be integrated with existing agent systems and protocols. Provides guidance for protocol-agnostic implementation.
  9. Security Considerations: Addresses security implications of HITL mechanisms including authentication of human operators, protection against manipulation, and secure communication channels.
  10. IANA Considerations: Specifies any registry requirements for HITL primitive types, approval workflow identifiers, and standard response codes.

  Write section 4: HITL Primitive Framework
  Summary: Defines the core architecture for human-in-the-loop primitives. Establishes the fundamental building blocks that enable human oversight of agent decisions.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [requirement] Human Oversight Requirements: Structured claims and validation patterns that specify when human oversight is required for agent actions. Enables enforcement of human-in-the-loop requirements at the authorization level. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [mechanism] Human-in-the-Loop Workflows: Defined processes that ensure human oversight and approval for LLM-generated network management decisions. These workflows enforce human control over automated actions. (from draft-cui-nmrg-llm-nm)
  - [mechanism] Human-in-the-Loop Workflow: Standardized workflows that enforce human oversight and approval mechanisms for LLM-generated network management decisions. This ensures critical network changes require human validation before execution. (from draft-irtf-nmrg-llm-nm)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 8446
  - RFC 9110
  - RFC 8259
  - draft-rosenberg-cheq
  - RFC 6749
  - RFC 7519
  - draft-cui-nmrg-llm-nm
  - draft-irtf-nmrg-llm-nm

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **HITL Primitive**: A standardized mechanism that enables human oversight and intervention in AI agent decision-making processes
  - **Approval Workflow**: A structured process that requires explicit human consent before an agent action is executed
  - **Override Mechanism**: A capability that allows humans to modify, halt, or redirect agent decisions in real-time
  - **Explainability Interface**: A standardized method for agents to provide transparency into their reasoning and decision-making processes
  - **Human Oversight**: The structured involvement of human operators in monitoring, approving, or modifying AI agent actions
  - **Decision Point**: A moment in agent execution where human intervention may be required or beneficial
  - **Intervention Trigger**: A condition or threshold that activates human-in-the-loop mechanisms

  Follow IETF Internet-Draft conventions:
  - Formal, precise technical language
  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
  - Reference existing RFCs and drafts where relevant (use [RFCNNNN] format)
  - 3-6 paragraphs per section
  - Use the terminology definitions provided above consistently

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  This document defines a framework of Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) primitives that provide standardized mechanisms for human oversight of AI agent systems. The framework establishes three core primitive categories that work together to ensure appropriate human control over autonomous operations while maintaining operational efficiency. These primitives are designed to be protocol-agnostic and can be integrated with existing agent architectures regardless of the underlying communication protocols or decision-making systems.

  The HITL primitive framework operates on the principle that human oversight requirements vary based on context, risk level, and regulatory constraints. Each primitive category addresses a specific aspect of human-agent interaction: approval workflows ensure human consent for critical actions, override mechanisms provide real-time intervention capabilities, and explainability interfaces enable informed human decision-making. The framework defines standardized interfaces and message formats that allow these primitives to be composed into comprehensive oversight systems tailored to specific operational requirements.

  At the architectural level, HITL primitives integrate with agent systems through well-defined decision points where human intervention may be required. These decision points are identified during agent operation based on configurable triggers such as risk thresholds, regulatory requirements, or operational policies. When a decision point is reached, the appropriate HITL primitive is activated, temporarily suspending autonomous operation until human oversight is satisfied. This approach ensures that human oversight requirements, as referenced in [draft-cui-nmrg-llm-nm] for network management scenarios, can be consistently enforced across diverse agent deployments.

  The framework establishes a common message structure for all HITL primitives that includes essential metadata such as agent identity, decision context, timestamp, and urgency level. This standardized approach enables interoperability between different agent systems and human oversight tools while providing the flexibility to extend primitives for domain-specific requirements. The message structure follows JSON formatting conventions per [RFC8259] and incorporates security considerations including authentication tokens and integrity protection mechanisms as specified in [RFC7519] and [RFC8446].

  Implementation of HITL primitives MUST ensure that human oversight mechanisms cannot be bypassed or manipulated by agent systems. The framework requires that primitive activation be deterministic and based on verifiable conditions, preventing agents from selectively avoiding human oversight. Additionally, all HITL interactions MUST be logged with sufficient detail to support audit requirements and accountability frameworks. This logging requirement supports the human oversight validation patterns needed for authorization systems and ensures compliance with regulatory oversight mandates.


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  Write the following section of an Internet-Draft titled "Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) Primitives for AI Agent Systems".

  Abstract: As AI agents become increasingly autonomous in network operations and other critical domains, the need for standardized human oversight mechanisms becomes paramount. This document defines a framework of Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) primitives that enable structured human intervention, approval, and oversight in AI agent decision-making processes. The framework provides three core primitives: approval workflows that require explicit human consent before action execution, override mechanisms that allow humans to modify or halt agent decisions, and explainability interfaces that provide transparency into agent reasoning. These primitives are designed to be protocol-agnostic and can be integrated with existing agent architectures to ensure human control over autonomous systems. The specification addresses the critical gap between fully autonomous AI operation and human accountability requirements, particularly in regulated environments where human oversight is mandatory. By standardizing these HITL mechanisms, organizations can deploy AI agents with appropriate human safeguards while maintaining operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the critical need for standardized human oversight in AI agent systems. Explains how current agent deployments lack consistent HITL mechanisms and the risks this poses.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the document including HITL primitives, approval workflows, override mechanisms, and explainability interfaces. Establishes consistent vocabulary for human-agent interaction patterns.
  3. Problem Statement: Details the current lack of standardized human oversight mechanisms in AI agent systems. Examines the consequences of uncontrolled autonomous operation and the need for human accountability.
  4. HITL Primitive Framework: Defines the core architecture for human-in-the-loop primitives. Establishes the fundamental building blocks that enable human oversight of agent decisions.
  5. Approval Workflow Primitives: Specifies standardized approval mechanisms that require explicit human consent before agent actions are executed. Defines approval request formats, response patterns, and timeout handling.
  6. Override and Intervention Primitives: Details mechanisms that allow humans to modify, halt, or redirect agent decisions in real-time. Includes emergency stop procedures and decision modification interfaces.
  7. Explainability and Transparency Primitives: Defines interfaces that provide humans with insight into agent reasoning and decision-making processes. Enables informed human oversight through transparency mechanisms.
  8. Integration with Agent Architectures: Describes how HITL primitives can be integrated with existing agent systems and protocols. Provides guidance for protocol-agnostic implementation.
  9. Security Considerations: Addresses security implications of HITL mechanisms including authentication of human operators, protection against manipulation, and secure communication channels.
  10. IANA Considerations: Specifies any registry requirements for HITL primitive types, approval workflow identifiers, and standard response codes.

  Write section 5: Approval Workflow Primitives
  Summary: Specifies standardized approval mechanisms that require explicit human consent before agent actions are executed. Defines approval request formats, response patterns, and timeout handling.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [requirement] Human Oversight Requirements: Structured claims and validation patterns that specify when human oversight is required for agent actions. Enables enforcement of human-in-the-loop requirements at the authorization level. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [mechanism] Human-in-the-Loop Workflows: Defined processes that ensure human oversight and approval for LLM-generated network management decisions. These workflows enforce human control over automated actions. (from draft-cui-nmrg-llm-nm)
  - [mechanism] Human-in-the-Loop Workflow: Standardized workflows that enforce human oversight and approval mechanisms for LLM-generated network management decisions. This ensures critical network changes require human validation before execution. (from draft-irtf-nmrg-llm-nm)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 8446
  - RFC 9110
  - RFC 8259
  - draft-rosenberg-cheq
  - RFC 6749
  - RFC 7519
  - draft-cui-nmrg-llm-nm
  - draft-irtf-nmrg-llm-nm

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **HITL Primitive**: A standardized mechanism that enables human oversight and intervention in AI agent decision-making processes
  - **Approval Workflow**: A structured process that requires explicit human consent before an agent action is executed
  - **Override Mechanism**: A capability that allows humans to modify, halt, or redirect agent decisions in real-time
  - **Explainability Interface**: A standardized method for agents to provide transparency into their reasoning and decision-making processes
  - **Human Oversight**: The structured involvement of human operators in monitoring, approving, or modifying AI agent actions
  - **Decision Point**: A moment in agent execution where human intervention may be required or beneficial
  - **Intervention Trigger**: A condition or threshold that activates human-in-the-loop mechanisms

  Follow IETF Internet-Draft conventions:
  - Formal, precise technical language
  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
  - Reference existing RFCs and drafts where relevant (use [RFCNNNN] format)
  - 3-6 paragraphs per section
  - Use the terminology definitions provided above consistently

  Write the section content only (no section number or title). Plain text.

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  Approval workflow primitives provide standardized mechanisms for requiring explicit human consent before AI agents execute specific actions. These primitives establish a structured framework where agents identify decision points that require human oversight, format approval requests with sufficient context for human evaluation, and await explicit authorization before proceeding. The approval workflow primitive ensures that critical or high-risk agent actions cannot be executed without human validation, maintaining human authority over autonomous systems while preserving operational efficiency through selective intervention points.

  The core approval request structure MUST include the proposed action description, associated risk assessment, relevant context for human evaluation, and expected execution timeline. Each approval request MUST be uniquely identified and include sufficient information for a human operator to make an informed decision. The request format SHOULD follow structured data conventions as defined in [RFC8259] to ensure consistent parsing and presentation across different human interface systems. Agents MUST provide clear rationale for why the action requires approval and include any relevant alternative options that humans may consider during the evaluation process.

  Human responses to approval requests MUST use standardized response codes that clearly indicate approval, denial, or modification instructions. Approved actions receive an explicit authorization token that agents MUST validate before execution, ensuring that only genuinely authorized actions proceed. Denied requests MUST include human feedback when possible to enable agent learning and improved future decision-making. The response format SHOULD accommodate conditional approvals where humans specify constraints or modifications to the proposed action while still granting execution authority.

  Timeout handling mechanisms are critical components of approval workflow primitives to prevent system deadlock when human operators are unavailable. Agents MUST implement configurable timeout periods appropriate to the urgency and criticality of the requested action, with default behavior clearly specified for timeout scenarios. When approval requests exceed timeout thresholds, agents SHOULD implement fallback strategies such as escalation to alternate human operators, execution of safe default actions, or graceful degradation of service. The timeout configuration SHOULD be contextually aware, allowing shorter timeouts for routine operations and longer timeouts for complex decisions requiring thorough human evaluation.

  Integration with authentication and authorization systems ensures that approval responses originate from authorized human operators with appropriate privileges for the requested action type. The approval workflow primitive SHOULD leverage existing identity frameworks such as those defined in [RFC6749] and [RFC7519] to validate human operator credentials and maintain audit trails of approval decisions. This integration enables fine-grained access control where different categories of actions require approval from operators with specific roles or clearance levels, supporting organizational hierarchy and responsibility structures within human-agent collaborative systems.


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  Write the following section of an Internet-Draft titled "Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) Primitives for AI Agent Systems".

  Abstract: As AI agents become increasingly autonomous in network operations and other critical domains, the need for standardized human oversight mechanisms becomes paramount. This document defines a framework of Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) primitives that enable structured human intervention, approval, and oversight in AI agent decision-making processes. The framework provides three core primitives: approval workflows that require explicit human consent before action execution, override mechanisms that allow humans to modify or halt agent decisions, and explainability interfaces that provide transparency into agent reasoning. These primitives are designed to be protocol-agnostic and can be integrated with existing agent architectures to ensure human control over autonomous systems. The specification addresses the critical gap between fully autonomous AI operation and human accountability requirements, particularly in regulated environments where human oversight is mandatory. By standardizing these HITL mechanisms, organizations can deploy AI agents with appropriate human safeguards while maintaining operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the critical need for standardized human oversight in AI agent systems. Explains how current agent deployments lack consistent HITL mechanisms and the risks this poses.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the document including HITL primitives, approval workflows, override mechanisms, and explainability interfaces. Establishes consistent vocabulary for human-agent interaction patterns.
  3. Problem Statement: Details the current lack of standardized human oversight mechanisms in AI agent systems. Examines the consequences of uncontrolled autonomous operation and the need for human accountability.
  4. HITL Primitive Framework: Defines the core architecture for human-in-the-loop primitives. Establishes the fundamental building blocks that enable human oversight of agent decisions.
  5. Approval Workflow Primitives: Specifies standardized approval mechanisms that require explicit human consent before agent actions are executed. Defines approval request formats, response patterns, and timeout handling.
  6. Override and Intervention Primitives: Details mechanisms that allow humans to modify, halt, or redirect agent decisions in real-time. Includes emergency stop procedures and decision modification interfaces.
  7. Explainability and Transparency Primitives: Defines interfaces that provide humans with insight into agent reasoning and decision-making processes. Enables informed human oversight through transparency mechanisms.
  8. Integration with Agent Architectures: Describes how HITL primitives can be integrated with existing agent systems and protocols. Provides guidance for protocol-agnostic implementation.
  9. Security Considerations: Addresses security implications of HITL mechanisms including authentication of human operators, protection against manipulation, and secure communication channels.
  10. IANA Considerations: Specifies any registry requirements for HITL primitive types, approval workflow identifiers, and standard response codes.

  Write section 6: Override and Intervention Primitives
  Summary: Details mechanisms that allow humans to modify, halt, or redirect agent decisions in real-time. Includes emergency stop procedures and decision modification interfaces.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [requirement] Human Oversight Requirements: Structured claims and validation patterns that specify when human oversight is required for agent actions. Enables enforcement of human-in-the-loop requirements at the authorization level. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [mechanism] Human-in-the-Loop Workflows: Defined processes that ensure human oversight and approval for LLM-generated network management decisions. These workflows enforce human control over automated actions. (from draft-cui-nmrg-llm-nm)
  - [mechanism] Human-in-the-Loop Workflow: Standardized workflows that enforce human oversight and approval mechanisms for LLM-generated network management decisions. This ensures critical network changes require human validation before execution. (from draft-irtf-nmrg-llm-nm)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 8446
  - RFC 9110
  - RFC 8259
  - draft-rosenberg-cheq
  - RFC 6749
  - RFC 7519
  - draft-cui-nmrg-llm-nm
  - draft-irtf-nmrg-llm-nm

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **HITL Primitive**: A standardized mechanism that enables human oversight and intervention in AI agent decision-making processes
  - **Approval Workflow**: A structured process that requires explicit human consent before an agent action is executed
  - **Override Mechanism**: A capability that allows humans to modify, halt, or redirect agent decisions in real-time
  - **Explainability Interface**: A standardized method for agents to provide transparency into their reasoning and decision-making processes
  - **Human Oversight**: The structured involvement of human operators in monitoring, approving, or modifying AI agent actions
  - **Decision Point**: A moment in agent execution where human intervention may be required or beneficial
  - **Intervention Trigger**: A condition or threshold that activates human-in-the-loop mechanisms

  Follow IETF Internet-Draft conventions:
  - Formal, precise technical language
  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
  - Reference existing RFCs and drafts where relevant (use [RFCNNNN] format)
  - 3-6 paragraphs per section
  - Use the terminology definitions provided above consistently

  Write the section content only (no section number or title). Plain text.

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  Override and intervention primitives provide real-time mechanisms that allow human operators to modify, halt, or redirect agent decisions during execution. These primitives are essential for maintaining human control over autonomous systems, particularly in situations where agent decisions may lead to undesirable outcomes or where dynamic conditions require human judgment. The override mechanisms MUST be designed to operate with minimal latency to ensure timely human intervention when required.

  The core override primitive consists of three fundamental operations: halt, modify, and redirect. The halt operation immediately stops agent execution and places the system in a safe state, while the modify operation allows humans to adjust specific parameters or constraints of the current agent decision. The redirect operation enables complete substitution of the agent's proposed action with a human-specified alternative. Each override operation MUST include authentication credentials as defined in [RFC6749] and SHOULD provide a reason code indicating the basis for intervention. Override requests MUST be processed synchronously when possible, with acknowledgment timeouts not exceeding implementation-defined thresholds.

  Emergency stop procedures represent a specialized category of override primitives designed for critical situations requiring immediate agent termination. These procedures MUST bypass normal approval workflows and provide direct, low-latency mechanisms for halting agent operations. Emergency stops SHOULD be implemented through multiple redundant channels to ensure reliability, and MUST trigger immediate notification to designated human supervisors. The emergency stop primitive MUST include safeguards to prevent accidental activation while ensuring accessibility during genuine emergencies.

  Decision modification interfaces enable fine-grained human adjustment of agent decisions without complete override. These interfaces MUST provide structured formats for specifying modifications to agent parameters, constraints, or objectives using JSON [RFC8259] or equivalent structured data formats. Modification requests SHOULD include validation mechanisms to ensure proposed changes are within acceptable operational bounds. The agent MUST acknowledge modification requests and indicate whether the requested changes can be accommodated within current operational constraints.

  Real-time intervention capabilities require agents to expose decision points where human oversight can be effectively applied. Decision points MUST be clearly identified in agent execution flows, with appropriate pause mechanisms that allow human evaluation without timeout penalties. Agents SHOULD provide context information at each decision point, including current state, proposed actions, and confidence levels. The intervention interface MUST support both synchronous and asynchronous human responses, with clear timeout behaviors defined for each interaction mode.

  Integration with agent architectures requires override primitives to maintain compatibility with existing agent communication protocols while providing standardized intervention interfaces. Override mechanisms SHOULD be implemented as middleware components that can intercept agent communications without requiring modification to core agent logic. The primitive framework MUST support distributed scenarios where human operators may be remote from agent execution environments, utilizing secure communication channels as specified in [RFC8446] for all override operations.


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  Write the following section of an Internet-Draft titled "Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) Primitives for AI Agent Systems".

  Abstract: As AI agents become increasingly autonomous in network operations and other critical domains, the need for standardized human oversight mechanisms becomes paramount. This document defines a framework of Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) primitives that enable structured human intervention, approval, and oversight in AI agent decision-making processes. The framework provides three core primitives: approval workflows that require explicit human consent before action execution, override mechanisms that allow humans to modify or halt agent decisions, and explainability interfaces that provide transparency into agent reasoning. These primitives are designed to be protocol-agnostic and can be integrated with existing agent architectures to ensure human control over autonomous systems. The specification addresses the critical gap between fully autonomous AI operation and human accountability requirements, particularly in regulated environments where human oversight is mandatory. By standardizing these HITL mechanisms, organizations can deploy AI agents with appropriate human safeguards while maintaining operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the critical need for standardized human oversight in AI agent systems. Explains how current agent deployments lack consistent HITL mechanisms and the risks this poses.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the document including HITL primitives, approval workflows, override mechanisms, and explainability interfaces. Establishes consistent vocabulary for human-agent interaction patterns.
  3. Problem Statement: Details the current lack of standardized human oversight mechanisms in AI agent systems. Examines the consequences of uncontrolled autonomous operation and the need for human accountability.
  4. HITL Primitive Framework: Defines the core architecture for human-in-the-loop primitives. Establishes the fundamental building blocks that enable human oversight of agent decisions.
  5. Approval Workflow Primitives: Specifies standardized approval mechanisms that require explicit human consent before agent actions are executed. Defines approval request formats, response patterns, and timeout handling.
  6. Override and Intervention Primitives: Details mechanisms that allow humans to modify, halt, or redirect agent decisions in real-time. Includes emergency stop procedures and decision modification interfaces.
  7. Explainability and Transparency Primitives: Defines interfaces that provide humans with insight into agent reasoning and decision-making processes. Enables informed human oversight through transparency mechanisms.
  8. Integration with Agent Architectures: Describes how HITL primitives can be integrated with existing agent systems and protocols. Provides guidance for protocol-agnostic implementation.
  9. Security Considerations: Addresses security implications of HITL mechanisms including authentication of human operators, protection against manipulation, and secure communication channels.
  10. IANA Considerations: Specifies any registry requirements for HITL primitive types, approval workflow identifiers, and standard response codes.

  Write section 7: Explainability and Transparency Primitives
  Summary: Defines interfaces that provide humans with insight into agent reasoning and decision-making processes. Enables informed human oversight through transparency mechanisms.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [requirement] Human Oversight Requirements: Structured claims and validation patterns that specify when human oversight is required for agent actions. Enables enforcement of human-in-the-loop requirements at the authorization level. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [mechanism] Human-in-the-Loop Workflows: Defined processes that ensure human oversight and approval for LLM-generated network management decisions. These workflows enforce human control over automated actions. (from draft-cui-nmrg-llm-nm)
  - [mechanism] Human-in-the-Loop Workflow: Standardized workflows that enforce human oversight and approval mechanisms for LLM-generated network management decisions. This ensures critical network changes require human validation before execution. (from draft-irtf-nmrg-llm-nm)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 8446
  - RFC 9110
  - RFC 8259
  - draft-rosenberg-cheq
  - RFC 6749
  - RFC 7519
  - draft-cui-nmrg-llm-nm
  - draft-irtf-nmrg-llm-nm

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **HITL Primitive**: A standardized mechanism that enables human oversight and intervention in AI agent decision-making processes
  - **Approval Workflow**: A structured process that requires explicit human consent before an agent action is executed
  - **Override Mechanism**: A capability that allows humans to modify, halt, or redirect agent decisions in real-time
  - **Explainability Interface**: A standardized method for agents to provide transparency into their reasoning and decision-making processes
  - **Human Oversight**: The structured involvement of human operators in monitoring, approving, or modifying AI agent actions
  - **Decision Point**: A moment in agent execution where human intervention may be required or beneficial
  - **Intervention Trigger**: A condition or threshold that activates human-in-the-loop mechanisms

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  This section defines standardized interfaces that enable AI agents to provide transparency into their reasoning and decision-making processes. Explainability primitives are essential for enabling informed human oversight, as humans cannot effectively supervise agent actions without understanding the underlying rationale. These interfaces MUST provide structured information about agent reasoning in formats that support human comprehension and decision-making.

  The core explainability primitive is the Reasoning Trace, which captures the agent's decision-making process in a structured format. A Reasoning Trace MUST include the following elements: the initial problem or goal statement, key inputs and data sources consulted, reasoning steps taken, alternative options considered, confidence levels for decisions, and any uncertainty or limitations acknowledged by the agent. This trace SHOULD be generated in JSON format [RFC8259] to ensure machine-readable structure while remaining human-interpretable. The trace MUST be available before any approval workflow is initiated, allowing humans to make informed decisions about proposed agent actions.

  Agents MUST implement a Context Explanation interface that provides on-demand details about specific aspects of their reasoning. This interface allows human operators to query particular decision points, request elaboration on confidence levels, or explore alternative approaches that were considered but rejected. The interface SHOULD support structured queries using predefined categories such as "data-sources", "assumptions", "risk-factors", and "alternatives". Responses MUST be provided in a consistent format that enables both human review and automated analysis for audit purposes.

  The Uncertainty Declaration primitive requires agents to explicitly communicate their confidence levels and known limitations regarding proposed actions. Agents MUST provide quantitative confidence scores where applicable and qualitative uncertainty statements for aspects that cannot be numerically assessed. This primitive is particularly critical in regulated environments where human operators need to understand the reliability of agent recommendations before granting approval, as specified in human oversight requirements frameworks [draft-cui-nmrg-llm-nm].

  To support audit and compliance requirements, explainability interfaces MUST generate persistent explanation records that can be stored and retrieved for later review. These records SHOULD include timestamps, version information for the agent making decisions, and cryptographic signatures to ensure integrity. The explanation data MUST be structured to support automated analysis and pattern detection, enabling organizations to identify trends in agent decision-making and improve oversight processes over time.


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  Write the following section of an Internet-Draft titled "Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) Primitives for AI Agent Systems".

  Abstract: As AI agents become increasingly autonomous in network operations and other critical domains, the need for standardized human oversight mechanisms becomes paramount. This document defines a framework of Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) primitives that enable structured human intervention, approval, and oversight in AI agent decision-making processes. The framework provides three core primitives: approval workflows that require explicit human consent before action execution, override mechanisms that allow humans to modify or halt agent decisions, and explainability interfaces that provide transparency into agent reasoning. These primitives are designed to be protocol-agnostic and can be integrated with existing agent architectures to ensure human control over autonomous systems. The specification addresses the critical gap between fully autonomous AI operation and human accountability requirements, particularly in regulated environments where human oversight is mandatory. By standardizing these HITL mechanisms, organizations can deploy AI agents with appropriate human safeguards while maintaining operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the critical need for standardized human oversight in AI agent systems. Explains how current agent deployments lack consistent HITL mechanisms and the risks this poses.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the document including HITL primitives, approval workflows, override mechanisms, and explainability interfaces. Establishes consistent vocabulary for human-agent interaction patterns.
  3. Problem Statement: Details the current lack of standardized human oversight mechanisms in AI agent systems. Examines the consequences of uncontrolled autonomous operation and the need for human accountability.
  4. HITL Primitive Framework: Defines the core architecture for human-in-the-loop primitives. Establishes the fundamental building blocks that enable human oversight of agent decisions.
  5. Approval Workflow Primitives: Specifies standardized approval mechanisms that require explicit human consent before agent actions are executed. Defines approval request formats, response patterns, and timeout handling.
  6. Override and Intervention Primitives: Details mechanisms that allow humans to modify, halt, or redirect agent decisions in real-time. Includes emergency stop procedures and decision modification interfaces.
  7. Explainability and Transparency Primitives: Defines interfaces that provide humans with insight into agent reasoning and decision-making processes. Enables informed human oversight through transparency mechanisms.
  8. Integration with Agent Architectures: Describes how HITL primitives can be integrated with existing agent systems and protocols. Provides guidance for protocol-agnostic implementation.
  9. Security Considerations: Addresses security implications of HITL mechanisms including authentication of human operators, protection against manipulation, and secure communication channels.
  10. IANA Considerations: Specifies any registry requirements for HITL primitive types, approval workflow identifiers, and standard response codes.

  Write section 8: Integration with Agent Architectures
  Summary: Describes how HITL primitives can be integrated with existing agent systems and protocols. Provides guidance for protocol-agnostic implementation.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [requirement] Human Oversight Requirements: Structured claims and validation patterns that specify when human oversight is required for agent actions. Enables enforcement of human-in-the-loop requirements at the authorization level. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [mechanism] Human-in-the-Loop Workflows: Defined processes that ensure human oversight and approval for LLM-generated network management decisions. These workflows enforce human control over automated actions. (from draft-cui-nmrg-llm-nm)
  - [mechanism] Human-in-the-Loop Workflow: Standardized workflows that enforce human oversight and approval mechanisms for LLM-generated network management decisions. This ensures critical network changes require human validation before execution. (from draft-irtf-nmrg-llm-nm)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 8446
  - RFC 9110
  - RFC 8259
  - draft-rosenberg-cheq
  - RFC 6749
  - RFC 7519
  - draft-cui-nmrg-llm-nm
  - draft-irtf-nmrg-llm-nm

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **HITL Primitive**: A standardized mechanism that enables human oversight and intervention in AI agent decision-making processes
  - **Approval Workflow**: A structured process that requires explicit human consent before an agent action is executed
  - **Override Mechanism**: A capability that allows humans to modify, halt, or redirect agent decisions in real-time
  - **Explainability Interface**: A standardized method for agents to provide transparency into their reasoning and decision-making processes
  - **Human Oversight**: The structured involvement of human operators in monitoring, approving, or modifying AI agent actions
  - **Decision Point**: A moment in agent execution where human intervention may be required or beneficial
  - **Intervention Trigger**: A condition or threshold that activates human-in-the-loop mechanisms

  Follow IETF Internet-Draft conventions:
  - Formal, precise technical language
  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
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  The integration of HITL primitives with existing agent architectures requires careful consideration of both the agent's internal decision-making processes and the external communication protocols used for human interaction. Agent systems MUST implement HITL primitives as composable components that can be inserted into the agent's execution pipeline without requiring fundamental architectural changes. This approach ensures that existing agent deployments can adopt human oversight mechanisms incrementally, maintaining backward compatibility while enhancing human control capabilities.

  Agent architectures SHOULD implement HITL primitives through a middleware layer that intercepts agent decisions at configurable decision points. This middleware approach allows the same HITL mechanisms to be applied across different agent types and execution environments. The middleware MUST support protocol-agnostic communication, enabling human oversight through various channels including HTTP-based APIs [RFC9110], WebSocket connections for real-time interaction, or message-oriented protocols. The choice of communication protocol SHOULD be configurable to accommodate different operational environments and human interface requirements.

  Integration with authorization frameworks presents a critical opportunity to enforce human oversight requirements at the system level. Agent architectures SHOULD leverage OAuth 2.0 [RFC6749] scopes and claims to specify when human approval is required for specific actions, building upon human oversight requirement patterns that embed HITL constraints directly into authorization tokens [draft-aap-oauth-profile]. This integration ensures that human oversight requirements are enforced consistently across distributed agent systems and cannot be bypassed by individual agent implementations.

  For network management applications, HITL primitives MUST integrate with existing network management protocols and frameworks while preserving the human-in-the-loop workflows defined for LLM-generated network management decisions [draft-cui-nmrg-llm-nm]. Agent architectures in network domains SHOULD implement decision checkpoints that align with critical network operations, ensuring that configuration changes, policy updates, and topology modifications trigger appropriate human oversight mechanisms. The integration MUST preserve existing network management interfaces while adding human oversight capabilities as an additional validation layer.

  The implementation of HITL primitives SHOULD support both synchronous and asynchronous interaction patterns to accommodate different operational requirements and human availability constraints. Synchronous patterns are appropriate for real-time decision approval, while asynchronous patterns enable human oversight in environments where immediate human response is not feasible. Agent architectures MUST implement timeout mechanisms and fallback behaviors for both interaction patterns, ensuring system stability when human oversight is delayed or unavailable.

  Configuration and policy management for HITL primitives SHOULD be externalized from agent implementations to enable dynamic adjustment of human oversight requirements without agent redeployment. This externalization allows organizations to adjust human oversight policies based on operational conditions, regulatory requirements, or agent performance metrics. The configuration mechanism MUST support fine-grained control over which agent decisions require human oversight, the type of oversight required, and the specific human operators authorized to provide oversight for different decision categories.


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  Write the following section of an Internet-Draft titled "Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) Primitives for AI Agent Systems".

  Abstract: As AI agents become increasingly autonomous in network operations and other critical domains, the need for standardized human oversight mechanisms becomes paramount. This document defines a framework of Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) primitives that enable structured human intervention, approval, and oversight in AI agent decision-making processes. The framework provides three core primitives: approval workflows that require explicit human consent before action execution, override mechanisms that allow humans to modify or halt agent decisions, and explainability interfaces that provide transparency into agent reasoning. These primitives are designed to be protocol-agnostic and can be integrated with existing agent architectures to ensure human control over autonomous systems. The specification addresses the critical gap between fully autonomous AI operation and human accountability requirements, particularly in regulated environments where human oversight is mandatory. By standardizing these HITL mechanisms, organizations can deploy AI agents with appropriate human safeguards while maintaining operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the critical need for standardized human oversight in AI agent systems. Explains how current agent deployments lack consistent HITL mechanisms and the risks this poses.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the document including HITL primitives, approval workflows, override mechanisms, and explainability interfaces. Establishes consistent vocabulary for human-agent interaction patterns.
  3. Problem Statement: Details the current lack of standardized human oversight mechanisms in AI agent systems. Examines the consequences of uncontrolled autonomous operation and the need for human accountability.
  4. HITL Primitive Framework: Defines the core architecture for human-in-the-loop primitives. Establishes the fundamental building blocks that enable human oversight of agent decisions.
  5. Approval Workflow Primitives: Specifies standardized approval mechanisms that require explicit human consent before agent actions are executed. Defines approval request formats, response patterns, and timeout handling.
  6. Override and Intervention Primitives: Details mechanisms that allow humans to modify, halt, or redirect agent decisions in real-time. Includes emergency stop procedures and decision modification interfaces.
  7. Explainability and Transparency Primitives: Defines interfaces that provide humans with insight into agent reasoning and decision-making processes. Enables informed human oversight through transparency mechanisms.
  8. Integration with Agent Architectures: Describes how HITL primitives can be integrated with existing agent systems and protocols. Provides guidance for protocol-agnostic implementation.
  9. Security Considerations: Addresses security implications of HITL mechanisms including authentication of human operators, protection against manipulation, and secure communication channels.
  10. IANA Considerations: Specifies any registry requirements for HITL primitive types, approval workflow identifiers, and standard response codes.

  Write section 9: Security Considerations
  Summary: Addresses security implications of HITL mechanisms including authentication of human operators, protection against manipulation, and secure communication channels.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [requirement] Human Oversight Requirements: Structured claims and validation patterns that specify when human oversight is required for agent actions. Enables enforcement of human-in-the-loop requirements at the authorization level. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [mechanism] Human-in-the-Loop Workflows: Defined processes that ensure human oversight and approval for LLM-generated network management decisions. These workflows enforce human control over automated actions. (from draft-cui-nmrg-llm-nm)
  - [mechanism] Human-in-the-Loop Workflow: Standardized workflows that enforce human oversight and approval mechanisms for LLM-generated network management decisions. This ensures critical network changes require human validation before execution. (from draft-irtf-nmrg-llm-nm)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 8446
  - RFC 9110
  - RFC 8259
  - draft-rosenberg-cheq
  - RFC 6749
  - RFC 7519
  - draft-cui-nmrg-llm-nm
  - draft-irtf-nmrg-llm-nm

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **HITL Primitive**: A standardized mechanism that enables human oversight and intervention in AI agent decision-making processes
  - **Approval Workflow**: A structured process that requires explicit human consent before an agent action is executed
  - **Override Mechanism**: A capability that allows humans to modify, halt, or redirect agent decisions in real-time
  - **Explainability Interface**: A standardized method for agents to provide transparency into their reasoning and decision-making processes
  - **Human Oversight**: The structured involvement of human operators in monitoring, approving, or modifying AI agent actions
  - **Decision Point**: A moment in agent execution where human intervention may be required or beneficial
  - **Intervention Trigger**: A condition or threshold that activates human-in-the-loop mechanisms

  Follow IETF Internet-Draft conventions:
  - Formal, precise technical language
  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
  - Reference existing RFCs and drafts where relevant (use [RFCNNNN] format)
  - 3-6 paragraphs per section
  - Use the terminology definitions provided above consistently

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  The security of HITL primitives is paramount, as these mechanisms represent critical control points where human authority intersects with autonomous agent operation. Authentication and authorization of human operators MUST be implemented using strong cryptographic methods, with multi-factor authentication RECOMMENDED for high-impact decision points. Human operator credentials SHOULD be managed through established identity frameworks such as OAuth 2.0 [RFC6749] or equivalent, with token-based authentication providing both security and auditability. Organizations MUST implement role-based access controls that ensure only authorized personnel can approve specific types of agent actions, with the principle of least privilege applied to limit human operator permissions to necessary functions only.

  Protection against manipulation and spoofing attacks requires robust integrity mechanisms throughout the HITL workflow. All approval requests, human responses, and override commands MUST be cryptographically signed to prevent tampering and ensure non-repudiation. The system MUST validate that approval workflows cannot be bypassed through direct agent-to-agent communication or through exploitation of timing vulnerabilities. Particular attention MUST be paid to preventing replay attacks where previously valid human approvals could be reused inappropriately. Human operators MUST be provided with sufficient context and verification mechanisms to detect potentially malicious approval requests that might be designed to trick humans into approving harmful actions.

  Secure communication channels are essential for protecting HITL interactions from eavesdropping and man-in-the-middle attacks. All communication between agents, HITL interfaces, and human operators MUST use transport-layer security equivalent to TLS 1.3 [RFC8446] or stronger. The system MUST implement proper certificate validation and SHOULD use mutual TLS authentication where feasible. Session management for human operators MUST include appropriate timeout mechanisms to prevent unauthorized use of abandoned sessions, with sensitive approval workflows requiring fresh authentication for extended operations.

  The explainability interfaces present unique security challenges, as they must balance transparency with protection of sensitive algorithmic details and operational information. Explanations provided to human operators MUST be sanitized to prevent information disclosure that could be exploited by attackers to reverse-engineer agent decision patterns or identify system vulnerabilities. The system MUST implement access controls that ensure explainability information is only provided to operators with appropriate clearance levels for the specific operational context. Additionally, all HITL interactions MUST be logged with tamper-evident audit trails that include cryptographic checksums and timestamps to ensure accountability and enable post-incident analysis while protecting sensitive operational details from unauthorized disclosure.


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  Write the following section of an Internet-Draft titled "Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) Primitives for AI Agent Systems".

  Abstract: As AI agents become increasingly autonomous in network operations and other critical domains, the need for standardized human oversight mechanisms becomes paramount. This document defines a framework of Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) primitives that enable structured human intervention, approval, and oversight in AI agent decision-making processes. The framework provides three core primitives: approval workflows that require explicit human consent before action execution, override mechanisms that allow humans to modify or halt agent decisions, and explainability interfaces that provide transparency into agent reasoning. These primitives are designed to be protocol-agnostic and can be integrated with existing agent architectures to ensure human control over autonomous systems. The specification addresses the critical gap between fully autonomous AI operation and human accountability requirements, particularly in regulated environments where human oversight is mandatory. By standardizing these HITL mechanisms, organizations can deploy AI agents with appropriate human safeguards while maintaining operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the critical need for standardized human oversight in AI agent systems. Explains how current agent deployments lack consistent HITL mechanisms and the risks this poses.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the document including HITL primitives, approval workflows, override mechanisms, and explainability interfaces. Establishes consistent vocabulary for human-agent interaction patterns.
  3. Problem Statement: Details the current lack of standardized human oversight mechanisms in AI agent systems. Examines the consequences of uncontrolled autonomous operation and the need for human accountability.
  4. HITL Primitive Framework: Defines the core architecture for human-in-the-loop primitives. Establishes the fundamental building blocks that enable human oversight of agent decisions.
  5. Approval Workflow Primitives: Specifies standardized approval mechanisms that require explicit human consent before agent actions are executed. Defines approval request formats, response patterns, and timeout handling.
  6. Override and Intervention Primitives: Details mechanisms that allow humans to modify, halt, or redirect agent decisions in real-time. Includes emergency stop procedures and decision modification interfaces.
  7. Explainability and Transparency Primitives: Defines interfaces that provide humans with insight into agent reasoning and decision-making processes. Enables informed human oversight through transparency mechanisms.
  8. Integration with Agent Architectures: Describes how HITL primitives can be integrated with existing agent systems and protocols. Provides guidance for protocol-agnostic implementation.
  9. Security Considerations: Addresses security implications of HITL mechanisms including authentication of human operators, protection against manipulation, and secure communication channels.
  10. IANA Considerations: Specifies any registry requirements for HITL primitive types, approval workflow identifiers, and standard response codes.

  Write section 10: IANA Considerations
  Summary: Specifies any registry requirements for HITL primitive types, approval workflow identifiers, and standard response codes.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [requirement] Human Oversight Requirements: Structured claims and validation patterns that specify when human oversight is required for agent actions. Enables enforcement of human-in-the-loop requirements at the authorization level. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [mechanism] Human-in-the-Loop Workflows: Defined processes that ensure human oversight and approval for LLM-generated network management decisions. These workflows enforce human control over automated actions. (from draft-cui-nmrg-llm-nm)
  - [mechanism] Human-in-the-Loop Workflow: Standardized workflows that enforce human oversight and approval mechanisms for LLM-generated network management decisions. This ensures critical network changes require human validation before execution. (from draft-irtf-nmrg-llm-nm)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 8446
  - RFC 9110
  - RFC 8259
  - draft-rosenberg-cheq
  - RFC 6749
  - RFC 7519
  - draft-cui-nmrg-llm-nm
  - draft-irtf-nmrg-llm-nm

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **HITL Primitive**: A standardized mechanism that enables human oversight and intervention in AI agent decision-making processes
  - **Approval Workflow**: A structured process that requires explicit human consent before an agent action is executed
  - **Override Mechanism**: A capability that allows humans to modify, halt, or redirect agent decisions in real-time
  - **Explainability Interface**: A standardized method for agents to provide transparency into their reasoning and decision-making processes
  - **Human Oversight**: The structured involvement of human operators in monitoring, approving, or modifying AI agent actions
  - **Decision Point**: A moment in agent execution where human intervention may be required or beneficial
  - **Intervention Trigger**: A condition or threshold that activates human-in-the-loop mechanisms

  Follow IETF Internet-Draft conventions:
  - Formal, precise technical language
  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
  - Reference existing RFCs and drafts where relevant (use [RFCNNNN] format)
  - 3-6 paragraphs per section
  - Use the terminology definitions provided above consistently

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  This document introduces several new protocol elements and identifiers that require standardized registration to ensure interoperability across implementations. IANA is requested to establish and maintain registries for HITL primitive types, approval workflow identifiers, and standardized response codes as specified in this section. These registries will enable consistent implementation of human-in-the-loop mechanisms across different agent systems and organizational boundaries.

  IANA SHALL establish a new registry titled "Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) Primitive Types" to maintain standardized identifiers for the core HITL mechanisms defined in this specification. The registry MUST include entries for "approval-workflow", "override-mechanism", and "explainability-interface" as the initial primitive types, with additional types to be registered through the Specification Required policy as defined in [RFC8126]. Each registry entry MUST include the primitive type identifier, a brief description of its function, and a reference to the defining specification. Registration requests MUST specify how the proposed primitive type differs from existing entries and demonstrate clear utility for human oversight scenarios.

  A second registry titled "HITL Approval Workflow Identifiers" SHALL be established to maintain standardized workflow patterns for approval primitives. This registry MUST include initial entries for common workflow types such as "single-approver", "multi-stage-approval", "consensus-required", and "emergency-bypass", with new workflow identifiers registered under the Specification Required policy. Each workflow identifier entry MUST specify the approval pattern, required participant roles, decision criteria, and timeout handling mechanisms. This registry enables organizations to reference standardized approval patterns while maintaining consistency across different agent deployments.

  IANA SHALL create a "HITL Response Codes" registry to standardize the status and error codes used in human-in-the-loop communications as defined in Section 5 and Section 6 of this specification. The registry MUST include standard response codes for approval granted (200), approval denied (403), timeout exceeded (408), override initiated (300), and explanation requested (250), following the pattern established by HTTP status codes in [RFC9110]. Additional response codes MAY be registered using the Expert Review policy, with registration requests requiring demonstration of unique semantic meaning not covered by existing codes. The registry MUST specify the numeric code, textual description, applicable primitive types, and any special handling requirements for each response code to ensure consistent interpretation across implementations.


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draft_name: _pipeline_Real-Time Agent Rollback Mechanisms_
prompt_hash: 13bd7e6e64845214
model: claude-sonnet-4-20250514
created_at: 2026-03-04T00:31:48.712565+00:00
request_json:
  You are writing an IETF Internet-Draft to address a gap in the AI/agent standardization landscape.

  ## Gap to Address
  Topic: Real-Time Agent Rollback Mechanisms
  Description: When autonomous agents make incorrect decisions, there's no standardized protocol for quickly rolling back their actions across distributed systems. This is critical for network operations and safety.
  Category: Autonomous netops
  Evidence: 114 autonomous netops drafts but no rollback mechanisms, critical for production network safety
  Severity: high

  ## Convergent Ideas from Existing Drafts
  These ideas from the current landscape converge on this topic — build on them, don't duplicate:
  - [architecture] AI Agent Network Architecture: A proposed architecture that integrates large language model-based agents into network operations systems to address system isolation and data fragmentation. The architecture enables automated reasoning and decision-making across previously disconnected network management systems. (from draft-chuyi-nmrg-ai-agent-network)
  - [protocol] Cross-Domain Agent Collaboration Protocol: Protocol mechanisms specifically designed for enabling intelligent agents to collaborate across different administrative domains through gateway intermediaries. Addresses protocol compatibility challenges between heterogeneous agent systems. (from draft-han-rtgwg-agent-gateway-intercomm-framework)
  - [mechanism] Agent Controller Coordination: Implement one or more centralized or distributed agent controllers to coordinate behavior across multiple autonomous agents spanning different protocol layers. (from draft-jadoon-nmrg-agentic-ai-autonomous-networks)
  - [mechanism] Gateway-mediated Agent Registration: A mechanism where agents register their capabilities and presence through Agent Gateways. This enables discovery and coordination of distributed agents across network boundaries. (from draft-li-dmsc-macp)
  - [protocol] AI Agent Collaboration Protocol: A communication protocol specifically designed for AI agents to coordinate tasks across multiple network devices. The protocol defines message formats, authentication mechanisms, and task coordination procedures between distributed AI agents. (from draft-mzsg-rtgwg-agent-cross-device-comm-framework)
  - [mechanism] Observation & Feedback Binding: A protocol feature that binds execution results back to agent reasoning systems. Ensures agents can learn from and adapt to the outcomes of their delegated actions. (from draft-vandoulas-aidp)
  - [architecture] Hierarchical AI Agent Deployment: An architectural pattern for deploying AI agents at various hierarchical layers within network infrastructure, including direct deployment on network elements. This enables distributed intelligence and autonomous operation across the network stack. (from draft-yan-a2a-device-agent-applicability)
  - [architecture] AI Network Traffic Optimization Agent: Autonomous AI entities that analyze real-time network status (latency, node load) and dynamically adjust network resources. These agents can be deployed centrally or distributed on network devices to replace static optimization methods. (from draft-yuan-rtgwg-traffic-agent-usecase)
  - [protocol] Unified RESTful Invocation Interface: A standardized REST API interface for invoking AI agents regardless of their underlying implementation or platform. Provides consistent invocation semantics across different agent providers. (from draft-cui-ai-agent-discovery-invocation)
  - [protocol] Agent Capability Negotiation Protocol: A protocol that enables AI agents to exchange and negotiate their capabilities, constraints, and service offerings when establishing cross-domain collaborations. Facilitates dynamic capability matching and agreement. (from draft-cui-dmsc-agent-cdi)
  - [architecture] Global AI Agent Communication Framework: A standardized framework for enabling AI agents to communicate across different network domains and service providers in a 6G context. (from draft-du-ai-agent-communication-6g-aspect)
  - [protocol] Multi-Agent Communication Protocol: Communication protocol designed specifically for heterogeneous AI agents to collaborate on network operations and maintenance tasks. Enables standardized message exchange between different types of agents. (from draft-fu-nmop-agent-communication-framework)
  - [mechanism] Geospatial State Aggregation: Mechanism for distributed agents to collect, aggregate, and disseminate location-based state information across the network. Enables real-time sharing of geospatial intelligence between network nodes. (from draft-ietf-lisp-nexagon)
  - [protocol] Multi-agent Collaboration Protocol Suite: A protocol suite that enables distributed agents to collaborate across heterogeneous networks through gateway-mediated coordination. It provides semantically driven interactions between agents in different network domains. (from draft-li-dmsc-macp)
  - [protocol] Agent Registration and Authorization Process: Standardized process for agents to register with Agent Gateways and obtain authorization credentials. Enables secure onboarding of distributed agents across heterogeneous networks. (from draft-li-dmsc-mcps-agw)
  - [architecture] Multi-Agent Context Architecture: An architectural framework defining how AI agents can share and maintain context information across distributed systems. Establishes the overall system design for agent context communication. (from draft-liu-agent-context-protocol)
  - [requirement] Cross-Device Agent Communication Requirements: Technical requirements for enabling reliable communication between AI agents distributed across different network devices. Addresses unique challenges of agent coordination in network infrastructure environments. (from draft-mao-rtgwg-agent-comm-protocol-gap-analysis)
  - [architecture] Internet of Agents (IoA): A network architecture where AI agents from different manufacturers and cloud platforms communicate and collaborate through the Internet. Enables distributed AI agent ecosystems requiring inter-agent coordination across network boundaries. (from draft-mao-rtgwg-apn-framework-for-ioa)
  - [pattern] Multi-device Task Distribution Pattern: A pattern for decomposing complex network operations into subtasks that can be distributed across AI agents on different devices. This enables collaborative execution of tasks like network-wide troubleshooting and measurement campaigns. (from draft-mzsg-rtgwg-agent-cross-device-comm-framework)
  - [architecture] Distributed Agentic Workflow Support: An architecture extension that enables tracking and auditing of task execution across multiple autonomous agents in distributed systems. This addresses the specific needs of multi-agent orchestration scenarios. (from draft-nennemann-wimse-ect)

  ## RFC Foundations
  Most-referenced RFCs in this space — cite where relevant:
  - RFC 2119 (cited by 69 drafts)
  - RFC 8174 (cited by 56 drafts)
  - RFC 6241 (cited by 13 drafts)
  - RFC 8446 (cited by 10 drafts)
  - RFC 8259 (cited by 9 drafts)
  - RFC 9000 (cited by 8 drafts)
  - RFC 8126 (cited by 6 drafts)
  - RFC 6749 (cited by 4 drafts)
  - RFC 9110 (cited by 3 drafts)
  - RFC 5280 (cited by 2 drafts)

  ## Similar Existing Drafts
  These drafts are closest to this gap — differentiate from them:
  - draft-wang-nmrg-magent-im: A Protocol-agnostic Multiple Agents Interaction Model for Autonomous Network (similarity: 0.72)
  - draft-aylward-aiga-2: AI Governance and Accountability Protocol (AIGA) (similarity: 0.72)
  - draft-takagi-srta-trinity: SRTA and the Trinity Configuration: A Conceptual Architecture for Safe AGI Coordination (similarity: 0.71)
  - draft-aylward-aiga-1: AI Governance and Accountability Protocol (AIGA) (similarity: 0.71)
  - draft-yan-a2a-device-agent-applicability: Applicability of A2A Protocol for Network Management Agents (similarity: 0.70)
  - draft-jadoon-nmrg-agentic-ai-autonomous-networks: Agentic AI Architectural Principles for Autonomous Computer Networks (similarity: 0.70)
  - draft-berlinai-vera: VERA: Verifiable Enforcement for Runtime Agents (similarity: 0.70)
  - draft-pioli-agent-discovery: Agent Registration and Discovery Protocol (ARDP) (similarity: 0.69)

  ## Top-Rated Drafts in Category
  Drafts the community considers strong in this area:
  - draft-cui-nmrg-llm-benchmark: A Framework to Evaluate LLM Agents for Network Configuration (score: 4.3)
  - draft-wmz-nmrg-agent-ndt-arch: Network Digital Twin and Agentic AI based Architecture for AI driven Network Operations (score: 4.2)
  - draft-ietf-grow-va: FIB Suppression with Virtual Aggregation (score: 4.2)
  - draft-yue-anima-agent-recovery-networks: Task-Oriented Multi-Agent Recovery Framework for High-Reliability in Converged Mobile Networks (score: 4.1)
  - draft-cui-nmrg-llm-nm: A Framework for LLM Agent-Assisted Network Management with Human-in-the-Loop (score: 4.1)

  ## Working Group Context
  434 drafts, 52 WG-adopted. Top WGs: lake (7), lamps (6), anima (3), dnsop (3), httpbis (3)

  ## Ecosystem Vision
  (Elevator Version)

  **Problem**: 260+ IETF drafts on AI agents; no single model for orchestration (DAG), human oversight (HITL), or for running the same system in both fast and regulated environments.

  **Proposal**: Five coordinated drafts — (A) shared architecture and terminology, (B) DAG execution with checkpoints and rollback, (C) HITL primitives (approval, override, explainability), (D) protocol-agnostic binding so any A2A protocol can participate, (E) assurance profiles so the same stack works in K8s or in a proof-heavy regulated regime.

  **Outcome**: One holistic agent ecosystem: DAG + HITL built in, agnostic and extensible, applicable everywhere from relaxed to fully proven.

  ## Sibling Drafts (same family)
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  Generate a detailed outline for an Internet-Draft that fills this gap.
  Return JSON:
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  - Reference specific RFCs and drafts from the context above
  - Use terminology consistent with sibling drafts if any
  - Abstract should clearly state the problem, approach, and contribution
  JSON only, no fences.

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draft_name: _pipeline_Real-Time Agent Rollback Protocol (RARP) for Autonomous Network Operations_s0_
prompt_hash: 09387159e49d6064
model: claude-sonnet-4-20250514
created_at: 2026-03-04T00:32:00.994451+00:00
request_json:
  Write the following section of an Internet-Draft titled "Real-Time Agent Rollback Protocol (RARP) for Autonomous Network Operations".

  Abstract: Autonomous agents in network operations environments require the ability to quickly and safely rollback actions when incorrect decisions are made. While existing protocols enable agent communication and coordination, no standardized mechanism exists for distributed rollback operations across heterogeneous agent systems. This document specifies the Real-Time Agent Rollback Protocol (RARP), which provides coordinated rollback mechanisms for autonomous network agents. RARP defines checkpoint creation, rollback initiation procedures, state consistency verification, and cross-domain rollback coordination through agent gateways. The protocol integrates with existing agent communication frameworks and supports both immediate rollback for safety-critical scenarios and delayed rollback for complex distributed operations. RARP enables production deployment of autonomous network operations by providing the safety mechanisms necessary for agent decision reversal across distributed systems.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the critical need for rollback mechanisms in autonomous network operations and positions RARP within the broader agent ecosystem. Establishes the relationship to existing agent communication and coordination protocols.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the specification including rollback points, agent transactions, and coordination states. Establishes consistent vocabulary with existing agent protocol drafts.
  3. Problem Statement: Details the specific challenges of agent rollback in distributed network environments including state consistency, cross-domain coordination, and timing constraints. Identifies gaps in current agent communication protocols.
  4. RARP Architecture and Components: Defines the overall architecture for rollback coordination including rollback coordinators, checkpoint managers, and integration points with existing agent gateways. Specifies hierarchical and distributed deployment models.
  5. Checkpoint Creation and Management: Specifies protocols for creating, storing, and validating rollback checkpoints across distributed agent systems. Defines checkpoint metadata, storage requirements, and consistency verification procedures.
  6. Rollback Initiation and Coordination: Details the procedures for initiating rollback operations including trigger conditions, coordination messaging, and conflict resolution. Specifies both immediate and coordinated rollback scenarios.
  7. Integration with Existing Agent Protocols: Describes how RARP integrates with existing agent communication frameworks and gateway mechanisms. Provides binding specifications for common agent collaboration protocols.
  8. Security Considerations: Addresses security implications of rollback operations including authorization, audit trails, and protection against malicious rollback attacks. Considers cross-domain security implications.
  9. IANA Considerations: Specifies registry requirements for RARP message types, error codes, and capability identifiers. Details registration procedures for rollback-related protocol parameters.

  Write section 1: Introduction
  Summary: Introduces the critical need for rollback mechanisms in autonomous network operations and positions RARP within the broader agent ecosystem. Establishes the relationship to existing agent communication and coordination protocols.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [architecture] AI Agent Network Architecture: A proposed architecture that integrates large language model-based agents into network operations systems to address system isolation and data fragmentation. The architecture enables automated reasoning and decision-making across previously disconnected network management systems. (from draft-chuyi-nmrg-ai-agent-network)
  - [protocol] Cross-Domain Agent Collaboration Protocol: Protocol mechanisms specifically designed for enabling intelligent agents to collaborate across different administrative domains through gateway intermediaries. Addresses protocol compatibility challenges between heterogeneous agent systems. (from draft-han-rtgwg-agent-gateway-intercomm-framework)
  - [mechanism] Agent Controller Coordination: Implement one or more centralized or distributed agent controllers to coordinate behavior across multiple autonomous agents spanning different protocol layers. (from draft-jadoon-nmrg-agentic-ai-autonomous-networks)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 8259
  - RFC 6241
  - draft-han-rtgwg-agent-gateway-intercomm-framework
  - draft-li-dmsc-macp
  - draft-fu-nmop-agent-communication-framework
  - RFC 8446
  - RFC 9000
  - RFC 6749

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **Rollback Point**: A consistent state snapshot across distributed agents from which rollback operations can be initiated
  - **Agent Transaction**: A coordinated set of actions performed by one or more agents that can be treated as an atomic unit for rollback purposes
  - **Rollback Coordinator**: An entity responsible for orchestrating rollback operations across multiple agents and domains
  - **Checkpoint Consistency**: The property that all agents participating in a rollback point have synchronized their state at the same logical time
  - **Cross-Domain Rollback**: A rollback operation that spans multiple administrative or protocol domains requiring gateway-mediated coordination
  - **Immediate Rollback**: A rollback operation initiated without coordination delays for safety-critical scenarios
  - **Coordinated Rollback**: A rollback operation that requires multi-agent coordination and consensus before execution

  Follow IETF Internet-Draft conventions:
  - Formal, precise technical language
  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
  - Reference existing RFCs and drafts where relevant (use [RFCNNNN] format)
  - 3-6 paragraphs per section
  - Use the terminology definitions provided above consistently

  Write the section content only (no section number or title). Plain text.

response_json:
  The proliferation of autonomous agents in network operations has introduced unprecedented capabilities for self-healing, optimization, and adaptive management across complex distributed systems. As described in [draft-chuyi-nmrg-ai-agent-network], AI-powered agents can now perform sophisticated reasoning and decision-making across previously isolated network management domains. However, the autonomous nature of these systems introduces a critical challenge: when agents make incorrect decisions or encounter unexpected conditions, there exists no standardized mechanism to safely and efficiently reverse their actions across distributed environments.

  Current agent communication frameworks, including those specified in [draft-fu-nmop-agent-communication-framework] and [draft-li-dmsc-macp], provide robust mechanisms for agent coordination and message exchange but do not address the fundamental requirement for transaction-like rollback capabilities. While traditional network management protocols such as NETCONF [RFC6241] include rollback mechanisms for configuration changes, these operate within single administrative domains and cannot coordinate complex rollback operations across heterogeneous agent systems spanning multiple domains and protocol layers.

  The Real-Time Agent Rollback Protocol (RARP) addresses this gap by providing a standardized framework for coordinated rollback operations in autonomous network environments. RARP builds upon existing agent communication protocols and extends the cross-domain collaboration mechanisms outlined in [draft-han-rtgwg-agent-gateway-intercomm-framework] to enable rollback coordination through gateway intermediaries. The protocol supports both immediate rollback for safety-critical scenarios where agent actions must be reversed without delay, and coordinated rollback for complex distributed operations requiring multi-agent consensus and state synchronization.

  The architecture defined in this document integrates with existing agent controller coordination mechanisms [draft-jadoon-nmrg-agentic-ai-autonomous-networks] while introducing specialized rollback coordinators and checkpoint managers that operate alongside current agent communication infrastructure. RARP leverages established security frameworks including TLS 1.3 [RFC8446] and OAuth 2.0 [RFC6749] to ensure authenticated and authorized rollback operations across administrative boundaries. By providing these safety mechanisms, RARP enables the production deployment of autonomous network operations with the confidence that agent decisions can be safely reversed when necessary.

  This specification defines the protocol semantics, message formats using JSON [RFC8259] encoding, and integration patterns necessary for implementing RARP across diverse agent ecosystems. The key words "MUST", "MUST NOT", "REQUIRED", "SHALL", "SHALL NOT", "SHOULD", "SHOULD NOT", "RECOMMENDED", "NOT RECOMMENDED", "MAY", and "OPTIONAL" in this document are to be interpreted as described in BCP 14 [RFC2119] [RFC8174] when, and only when, they appear in all capitals, as shown here.


draft_name: _pipeline_Real-Time Agent Rollback Protocol (RARP) for Autonomous Network Operations_s1_
prompt_hash: a7979f2658ec2133
model: claude-sonnet-4-20250514
created_at: 2026-03-04T00:32:15.976212+00:00
request_json:
  Write the following section of an Internet-Draft titled "Real-Time Agent Rollback Protocol (RARP) for Autonomous Network Operations".

  Abstract: Autonomous agents in network operations environments require the ability to quickly and safely rollback actions when incorrect decisions are made. While existing protocols enable agent communication and coordination, no standardized mechanism exists for distributed rollback operations across heterogeneous agent systems. This document specifies the Real-Time Agent Rollback Protocol (RARP), which provides coordinated rollback mechanisms for autonomous network agents. RARP defines checkpoint creation, rollback initiation procedures, state consistency verification, and cross-domain rollback coordination through agent gateways. The protocol integrates with existing agent communication frameworks and supports both immediate rollback for safety-critical scenarios and delayed rollback for complex distributed operations. RARP enables production deployment of autonomous network operations by providing the safety mechanisms necessary for agent decision reversal across distributed systems.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the critical need for rollback mechanisms in autonomous network operations and positions RARP within the broader agent ecosystem. Establishes the relationship to existing agent communication and coordination protocols.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the specification including rollback points, agent transactions, and coordination states. Establishes consistent vocabulary with existing agent protocol drafts.
  3. Problem Statement: Details the specific challenges of agent rollback in distributed network environments including state consistency, cross-domain coordination, and timing constraints. Identifies gaps in current agent communication protocols.
  4. RARP Architecture and Components: Defines the overall architecture for rollback coordination including rollback coordinators, checkpoint managers, and integration points with existing agent gateways. Specifies hierarchical and distributed deployment models.
  5. Checkpoint Creation and Management: Specifies protocols for creating, storing, and validating rollback checkpoints across distributed agent systems. Defines checkpoint metadata, storage requirements, and consistency verification procedures.
  6. Rollback Initiation and Coordination: Details the procedures for initiating rollback operations including trigger conditions, coordination messaging, and conflict resolution. Specifies both immediate and coordinated rollback scenarios.
  7. Integration with Existing Agent Protocols: Describes how RARP integrates with existing agent communication frameworks and gateway mechanisms. Provides binding specifications for common agent collaboration protocols.
  8. Security Considerations: Addresses security implications of rollback operations including authorization, audit trails, and protection against malicious rollback attacks. Considers cross-domain security implications.
  9. IANA Considerations: Specifies registry requirements for RARP message types, error codes, and capability identifiers. Details registration procedures for rollback-related protocol parameters.

  Write section 2: Terminology
  Summary: Defines key terms used throughout the specification including rollback points, agent transactions, and coordination states. Establishes consistent vocabulary with existing agent protocol drafts.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [architecture] AI Agent Network Architecture: A proposed architecture that integrates large language model-based agents into network operations systems to address system isolation and data fragmentation. The architecture enables automated reasoning and decision-making across previously disconnected network management systems. (from draft-chuyi-nmrg-ai-agent-network)
  - [protocol] Cross-Domain Agent Collaboration Protocol: Protocol mechanisms specifically designed for enabling intelligent agents to collaborate across different administrative domains through gateway intermediaries. Addresses protocol compatibility challenges between heterogeneous agent systems. (from draft-han-rtgwg-agent-gateway-intercomm-framework)
  - [mechanism] Agent Controller Coordination: Implement one or more centralized or distributed agent controllers to coordinate behavior across multiple autonomous agents spanning different protocol layers. (from draft-jadoon-nmrg-agentic-ai-autonomous-networks)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 8259
  - RFC 6241
  - draft-han-rtgwg-agent-gateway-intercomm-framework
  - draft-li-dmsc-macp
  - draft-fu-nmop-agent-communication-framework
  - RFC 8446
  - RFC 9000
  - RFC 6749

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **Rollback Point**: A consistent state snapshot across distributed agents from which rollback operations can be initiated
  - **Agent Transaction**: A coordinated set of actions performed by one or more agents that can be treated as an atomic unit for rollback purposes
  - **Rollback Coordinator**: An entity responsible for orchestrating rollback operations across multiple agents and domains
  - **Checkpoint Consistency**: The property that all agents participating in a rollback point have synchronized their state at the same logical time
  - **Cross-Domain Rollback**: A rollback operation that spans multiple administrative or protocol domains requiring gateway-mediated coordination
  - **Immediate Rollback**: A rollback operation initiated without coordination delays for safety-critical scenarios
  - **Coordinated Rollback**: A rollback operation that requires multi-agent coordination and consensus before execution

  Follow IETF Internet-Draft conventions:
  - Formal, precise technical language
  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
  - Reference existing RFCs and drafts where relevant (use [RFCNNNN] format)
  - 3-6 paragraphs per section
  - Use the terminology definitions provided above consistently

  Write the section content only (no section number or title). Plain text.

response_json:
  This document uses terminology consistent with existing agent communication and network management protocols. The key words "MUST", "MUST NOT", "REQUIRED", "SHALL", "SHALL NOT", "SHOULD", "SHOULD NOT", "RECOMMENDED", "NOT RECOMMENDED", "MAY", and "OPTIONAL" in this document are to be interpreted as described in BCP 14 [RFC2119] [RFC8174] when, and only when, they appear in all capitals, as shown here.

  The following terms are defined for use throughout this specification:

  **Agent**: An autonomous software entity capable of making decisions and performing actions in network operations environments, as defined in [draft-fu-nmop-agent-communication-framework]. Agents operate with varying degrees of autonomy and may collaborate through standardized communication protocols.

  **Agent Gateway**: A protocol intermediary that enables communication and coordination between agents operating in different administrative domains or using different communication protocols, as specified in [draft-han-rtgwg-agent-gateway-intercomm-framework]. Agent gateways provide protocol translation and policy enforcement for cross-domain agent interactions.

  **Agent Transaction**: A coordinated set of actions performed by one or more agents that can be treated as an atomic unit for rollback purposes. Agent transactions may span multiple network devices, protocol domains, or administrative boundaries and maintain consistency properties across distributed operations.

  **Checkpoint**: A persistent snapshot of agent state and network configuration that serves as a potential rollback target. Checkpoints contain sufficient information to restore agents and affected network elements to a previously known consistent state.

  **Checkpoint Consistency**: The property that all agents participating in a rollback point have synchronized their state at the same logical time. Consistency verification ensures that rollback operations restore the system to a coherent state across all participating entities.

  **Checkpoint Manager**: A system component responsible for creating, storing, validating, and managing rollback checkpoints. Checkpoint managers coordinate with agents to capture state snapshots and maintain checkpoint metadata required for rollback operations.

  **Coordination State**: The current status of multi-agent collaboration activities, including pending transactions, active rollback operations, and inter-agent dependencies. Coordination states are maintained by rollback coordinators to ensure proper sequencing of rollback operations.

  **Cross-Domain Rollback**: A rollback operation that spans multiple administrative or protocol domains requiring gateway-mediated coordination. Cross-domain rollbacks involve additional complexity for authentication, authorization, and state synchronization across domain boundaries.

  **Coordinated Rollback**: A rollback operation that requires multi-agent coordination and consensus before execution. Coordinated rollbacks involve explicit agreement protocols to ensure all affected agents participate in the rollback operation and reach consistent post-rollback states.

  **Immediate Rollback**: A rollback operation initiated without coordination delays for safety-critical scenarios. Immediate rollbacks prioritize rapid response over coordination completeness and are typically used when network safety or security is at immediate risk.

  **Rollback Coordinator**: An entity responsible for orchestrating rollback operations across multiple agents and domains. Rollback coordinators implement the consensus and coordination protocols required for distributed rollback operations and may operate in hierarchical configurations for scalability.

  **Rollback Point**: A consistent state snapshot across distributed agents from which rollback operations can be initiated. Rollback points represent verified consistent states that can be safely restored through coordinated agent actions.


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  Write the following section of an Internet-Draft titled "Real-Time Agent Rollback Protocol (RARP) for Autonomous Network Operations".

  Abstract: Autonomous agents in network operations environments require the ability to quickly and safely rollback actions when incorrect decisions are made. While existing protocols enable agent communication and coordination, no standardized mechanism exists for distributed rollback operations across heterogeneous agent systems. This document specifies the Real-Time Agent Rollback Protocol (RARP), which provides coordinated rollback mechanisms for autonomous network agents. RARP defines checkpoint creation, rollback initiation procedures, state consistency verification, and cross-domain rollback coordination through agent gateways. The protocol integrates with existing agent communication frameworks and supports both immediate rollback for safety-critical scenarios and delayed rollback for complex distributed operations. RARP enables production deployment of autonomous network operations by providing the safety mechanisms necessary for agent decision reversal across distributed systems.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the critical need for rollback mechanisms in autonomous network operations and positions RARP within the broader agent ecosystem. Establishes the relationship to existing agent communication and coordination protocols.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the specification including rollback points, agent transactions, and coordination states. Establishes consistent vocabulary with existing agent protocol drafts.
  3. Problem Statement: Details the specific challenges of agent rollback in distributed network environments including state consistency, cross-domain coordination, and timing constraints. Identifies gaps in current agent communication protocols.
  4. RARP Architecture and Components: Defines the overall architecture for rollback coordination including rollback coordinators, checkpoint managers, and integration points with existing agent gateways. Specifies hierarchical and distributed deployment models.
  5. Checkpoint Creation and Management: Specifies protocols for creating, storing, and validating rollback checkpoints across distributed agent systems. Defines checkpoint metadata, storage requirements, and consistency verification procedures.
  6. Rollback Initiation and Coordination: Details the procedures for initiating rollback operations including trigger conditions, coordination messaging, and conflict resolution. Specifies both immediate and coordinated rollback scenarios.
  7. Integration with Existing Agent Protocols: Describes how RARP integrates with existing agent communication frameworks and gateway mechanisms. Provides binding specifications for common agent collaboration protocols.
  8. Security Considerations: Addresses security implications of rollback operations including authorization, audit trails, and protection against malicious rollback attacks. Considers cross-domain security implications.
  9. IANA Considerations: Specifies registry requirements for RARP message types, error codes, and capability identifiers. Details registration procedures for rollback-related protocol parameters.

  Write section 3: Problem Statement
  Summary: Details the specific challenges of agent rollback in distributed network environments including state consistency, cross-domain coordination, and timing constraints. Identifies gaps in current agent communication protocols.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [architecture] AI Agent Network Architecture: A proposed architecture that integrates large language model-based agents into network operations systems to address system isolation and data fragmentation. The architecture enables automated reasoning and decision-making across previously disconnected network management systems. (from draft-chuyi-nmrg-ai-agent-network)
  - [protocol] Cross-Domain Agent Collaboration Protocol: Protocol mechanisms specifically designed for enabling intelligent agents to collaborate across different administrative domains through gateway intermediaries. Addresses protocol compatibility challenges between heterogeneous agent systems. (from draft-han-rtgwg-agent-gateway-intercomm-framework)
  - [mechanism] Agent Controller Coordination: Implement one or more centralized or distributed agent controllers to coordinate behavior across multiple autonomous agents spanning different protocol layers. (from draft-jadoon-nmrg-agentic-ai-autonomous-networks)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 8259
  - RFC 6241
  - draft-han-rtgwg-agent-gateway-intercomm-framework
  - draft-li-dmsc-macp
  - draft-fu-nmop-agent-communication-framework
  - RFC 8446
  - RFC 9000
  - RFC 6749

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **Rollback Point**: A consistent state snapshot across distributed agents from which rollback operations can be initiated
  - **Agent Transaction**: A coordinated set of actions performed by one or more agents that can be treated as an atomic unit for rollback purposes
  - **Rollback Coordinator**: An entity responsible for orchestrating rollback operations across multiple agents and domains
  - **Checkpoint Consistency**: The property that all agents participating in a rollback point have synchronized their state at the same logical time
  - **Cross-Domain Rollback**: A rollback operation that spans multiple administrative or protocol domains requiring gateway-mediated coordination
  - **Immediate Rollback**: A rollback operation initiated without coordination delays for safety-critical scenarios
  - **Coordinated Rollback**: A rollback operation that requires multi-agent coordination and consensus before execution

  Follow IETF Internet-Draft conventions:
  - Formal, precise technical language
  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
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  The deployment of autonomous agents in network operations environments introduces fundamental challenges in ensuring operational safety through reliable rollback mechanisms. Current agent communication protocols, including those specified in [draft-fu-nmop-agent-communication-framework] and [draft-han-rtgwg-agent-gateway-intercomm-framework], provide sophisticated mechanisms for agent coordination and cross-domain collaboration but lack standardized approaches for distributed rollback operations. When autonomous agents make incorrect decisions or encounter unexpected failure conditions, the ability to quickly and consistently revert to a known-good state becomes critical for maintaining network stability and service availability.

  State consistency across distributed agent systems presents the most significant challenge in implementing effective rollback mechanisms. Unlike traditional centralized systems where rollback operations can be performed atomically, autonomous network agents operate across multiple administrative domains, protocol layers, and time scales as described in [draft-jadoon-nmrg-agentic-ai-autonomous-networks]. Each agent maintains its own local state and interacts with network infrastructure through different interfaces, including NETCONF [RFC6241], RESTful APIs, and proprietary management protocols. Ensuring that all participating agents can synchronously return to a consistent checkpoint state requires sophisticated coordination mechanisms that current agent communication frameworks do not provide. The distributed nature of these systems means that network partitions, communication delays, and partial failures can result in inconsistent rollback states where some agents successfully revert while others remain in post-action states.

  Cross-domain coordination introduces additional complexity as agents operating in different administrative domains must coordinate rollback operations through gateway intermediaries. The agent gateway framework specified in [draft-han-rtgwg-agent-gateway-intercomm-framework] enables cross-domain agent collaboration but does not address the specific requirements for propagating rollback requests, maintaining checkpoint consistency across domain boundaries, or handling authorization and security constraints in multi-domain rollback scenarios. Different domains may have varying rollback policies, checkpoint retention requirements, and security constraints that must be negotiated and enforced during cross-domain rollback operations. Furthermore, the hierarchical nature of network operations means that rollback decisions made at higher levels may cascade to multiple lower-level domains, requiring sophisticated dependency tracking and coordination protocols.

  Timing constraints in network operations environments create additional challenges for rollback protocol design. Safety-critical scenarios, such as security incidents or cascading failures, require immediate rollback capabilities that cannot wait for full distributed coordination to complete. However, immediate rollback operations risk creating inconsistent states if not all participating agents can execute the rollback synchronously. Conversely, complex distributed operations may require coordinated rollback procedures that involve extensive negotiation and validation phases, but network conditions may change during these coordination periods, potentially invalidating the target rollback state. Current agent communication protocols lack mechanisms for expressing these timing constraints and do not provide differentiated handling for immediate versus coordinated rollback scenarios.

  Existing agent communication frameworks also lack adequate mechanisms for rollback-specific concerns including checkpoint metadata management, rollback authorization, and audit trail generation. The multi-agent coordination protocols specified in [draft-li-dmsc-macp] provide general coordination primitives but do not address the specific state management requirements for maintaining consistent checkpoint data across distributed systems. Additionally, current protocols do not define standardized approaches for validating checkpoint integrity, handling rollback conflicts when multiple agents attempt simultaneous rollback operations, or providing the detailed audit capabilities required for post-rollback analysis and compliance reporting in production network environments.


draft_name: _pipeline_Real-Time Agent Rollback Protocol (RARP) for Autonomous Network Operations_s3_
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request_json:
  Write the following section of an Internet-Draft titled "Real-Time Agent Rollback Protocol (RARP) for Autonomous Network Operations".

  Abstract: Autonomous agents in network operations environments require the ability to quickly and safely rollback actions when incorrect decisions are made. While existing protocols enable agent communication and coordination, no standardized mechanism exists for distributed rollback operations across heterogeneous agent systems. This document specifies the Real-Time Agent Rollback Protocol (RARP), which provides coordinated rollback mechanisms for autonomous network agents. RARP defines checkpoint creation, rollback initiation procedures, state consistency verification, and cross-domain rollback coordination through agent gateways. The protocol integrates with existing agent communication frameworks and supports both immediate rollback for safety-critical scenarios and delayed rollback for complex distributed operations. RARP enables production deployment of autonomous network operations by providing the safety mechanisms necessary for agent decision reversal across distributed systems.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the critical need for rollback mechanisms in autonomous network operations and positions RARP within the broader agent ecosystem. Establishes the relationship to existing agent communication and coordination protocols.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the specification including rollback points, agent transactions, and coordination states. Establishes consistent vocabulary with existing agent protocol drafts.
  3. Problem Statement: Details the specific challenges of agent rollback in distributed network environments including state consistency, cross-domain coordination, and timing constraints. Identifies gaps in current agent communication protocols.
  4. RARP Architecture and Components: Defines the overall architecture for rollback coordination including rollback coordinators, checkpoint managers, and integration points with existing agent gateways. Specifies hierarchical and distributed deployment models.
  5. Checkpoint Creation and Management: Specifies protocols for creating, storing, and validating rollback checkpoints across distributed agent systems. Defines checkpoint metadata, storage requirements, and consistency verification procedures.
  6. Rollback Initiation and Coordination: Details the procedures for initiating rollback operations including trigger conditions, coordination messaging, and conflict resolution. Specifies both immediate and coordinated rollback scenarios.
  7. Integration with Existing Agent Protocols: Describes how RARP integrates with existing agent communication frameworks and gateway mechanisms. Provides binding specifications for common agent collaboration protocols.
  8. Security Considerations: Addresses security implications of rollback operations including authorization, audit trails, and protection against malicious rollback attacks. Considers cross-domain security implications.
  9. IANA Considerations: Specifies registry requirements for RARP message types, error codes, and capability identifiers. Details registration procedures for rollback-related protocol parameters.

  Write section 4: RARP Architecture and Components
  Summary: Defines the overall architecture for rollback coordination including rollback coordinators, checkpoint managers, and integration points with existing agent gateways. Specifies hierarchical and distributed deployment models.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [architecture] AI Agent Network Architecture: A proposed architecture that integrates large language model-based agents into network operations systems to address system isolation and data fragmentation. The architecture enables automated reasoning and decision-making across previously disconnected network management systems. (from draft-chuyi-nmrg-ai-agent-network)
  - [protocol] Cross-Domain Agent Collaboration Protocol: Protocol mechanisms specifically designed for enabling intelligent agents to collaborate across different administrative domains through gateway intermediaries. Addresses protocol compatibility challenges between heterogeneous agent systems. (from draft-han-rtgwg-agent-gateway-intercomm-framework)
  - [mechanism] Agent Controller Coordination: Implement one or more centralized or distributed agent controllers to coordinate behavior across multiple autonomous agents spanning different protocol layers. (from draft-jadoon-nmrg-agentic-ai-autonomous-networks)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 8259
  - RFC 6241
  - draft-han-rtgwg-agent-gateway-intercomm-framework
  - draft-li-dmsc-macp
  - draft-fu-nmop-agent-communication-framework
  - RFC 8446
  - RFC 9000
  - RFC 6749

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **Rollback Point**: A consistent state snapshot across distributed agents from which rollback operations can be initiated
  - **Agent Transaction**: A coordinated set of actions performed by one or more agents that can be treated as an atomic unit for rollback purposes
  - **Rollback Coordinator**: An entity responsible for orchestrating rollback operations across multiple agents and domains
  - **Checkpoint Consistency**: The property that all agents participating in a rollback point have synchronized their state at the same logical time
  - **Cross-Domain Rollback**: A rollback operation that spans multiple administrative or protocol domains requiring gateway-mediated coordination
  - **Immediate Rollback**: A rollback operation initiated without coordination delays for safety-critical scenarios
  - **Coordinated Rollback**: A rollback operation that requires multi-agent coordination and consensus before execution

  Follow IETF Internet-Draft conventions:
  - Formal, precise technical language
  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
  - Reference existing RFCs and drafts where relevant (use [RFCNNNN] format)
  - 3-6 paragraphs per section
  - Use the terminology definitions provided above consistently

  Write the section content only (no section number or title). Plain text.

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  The Real-Time Agent Rollback Protocol architecture is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing autonomous agent infrastructures while providing coordinated rollback capabilities across distributed network operations environments. The architecture follows a layered approach that separates rollback coordination logic from agent-specific implementations, enabling deployment across heterogeneous agent systems. RARP components leverage existing agent communication frameworks defined in [draft-fu-nmop-agent-communication-framework] and integrate with agent gateway mechanisms specified in [draft-han-rtgwg-agent-gateway-intercomm-framework] to provide cross-domain rollback coordination capabilities.

  The core RARP architecture consists of three primary component types: Rollback Coordinators, Checkpoint Managers, and Agent Rollback Interfaces. Rollback Coordinators serve as the orchestration layer for rollback operations and MUST implement coordination protocols for both immediate and delayed rollback scenarios. These coordinators maintain awareness of agent relationships, transaction boundaries, and rollback dependencies across the distributed system. Checkpoint Managers handle the creation, storage, validation, and retrieval of rollback points, implementing consistency verification procedures to ensure distributed state coherence. Agent Rollback Interfaces provide the integration layer between RARP components and existing agent systems, translating rollback operations into agent-specific state restoration procedures while maintaining compatibility with established agent communication protocols.

  RARP supports both hierarchical and distributed deployment models to accommodate varying network topologies and administrative requirements. In hierarchical deployments, a primary Rollback Coordinator oversees subordinate coordinators within each administrative domain, providing centralized rollback decision-making while delegating local coordination to domain-specific components. This model aligns with the centralized agent controller coordination patterns described in [draft-jadoon-nmrg-agentic-ai-autonomous-networks] and enables efficient rollback operations across large-scale autonomous network deployments. Distributed deployments eliminate single points of failure by implementing peer-to-peer coordination among Rollback Coordinators, using consensus mechanisms to ensure consistent rollback decisions across all participating domains.

  Integration with existing agent gateway infrastructure enables RARP to operate across heterogeneous agent systems without requiring modifications to established communication protocols. Agent gateways specified in [draft-han-rtgwg-agent-gateway-intercomm-framework] are extended with RARP capability negotiation and rollback message translation functions, allowing rollback coordination between agents using different communication frameworks. The architecture maintains protocol compatibility by implementing rollback operations as extensions to existing agent collaboration protocols rather than replacing established communication mechanisms. This approach ensures that RARP can be incrementally deployed in production environments without disrupting existing agent operations.

  The RARP architecture incorporates checkpoint consistency verification mechanisms that operate independently of agent-specific state representations. Checkpoint Managers implement distributed timestamp synchronization and state validation procedures to ensure that rollback points represent truly consistent distributed states across all participating agents. The architecture supports integration with AI Agent Network systems as described in [draft-chuyi-nmrg-ai-agent-network] by providing rollback interfaces that can reverse automated reasoning and decision-making operations performed by large language model-based agents. Component communication within the RARP architecture utilizes secure transport mechanisms including TLS 1.3 [RFC8446] and QUIC [RFC9000] to ensure rollback coordination messages are protected against tampering and unauthorized access during transmission between distributed components.


draft_name: _pipeline_Real-Time Agent Rollback Protocol (RARP) for Autonomous Network Operations_s4_
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request_json:
  Write the following section of an Internet-Draft titled "Real-Time Agent Rollback Protocol (RARP) for Autonomous Network Operations".

  Abstract: Autonomous agents in network operations environments require the ability to quickly and safely rollback actions when incorrect decisions are made. While existing protocols enable agent communication and coordination, no standardized mechanism exists for distributed rollback operations across heterogeneous agent systems. This document specifies the Real-Time Agent Rollback Protocol (RARP), which provides coordinated rollback mechanisms for autonomous network agents. RARP defines checkpoint creation, rollback initiation procedures, state consistency verification, and cross-domain rollback coordination through agent gateways. The protocol integrates with existing agent communication frameworks and supports both immediate rollback for safety-critical scenarios and delayed rollback for complex distributed operations. RARP enables production deployment of autonomous network operations by providing the safety mechanisms necessary for agent decision reversal across distributed systems.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the critical need for rollback mechanisms in autonomous network operations and positions RARP within the broader agent ecosystem. Establishes the relationship to existing agent communication and coordination protocols.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the specification including rollback points, agent transactions, and coordination states. Establishes consistent vocabulary with existing agent protocol drafts.
  3. Problem Statement: Details the specific challenges of agent rollback in distributed network environments including state consistency, cross-domain coordination, and timing constraints. Identifies gaps in current agent communication protocols.
  4. RARP Architecture and Components: Defines the overall architecture for rollback coordination including rollback coordinators, checkpoint managers, and integration points with existing agent gateways. Specifies hierarchical and distributed deployment models.
  5. Checkpoint Creation and Management: Specifies protocols for creating, storing, and validating rollback checkpoints across distributed agent systems. Defines checkpoint metadata, storage requirements, and consistency verification procedures.
  6. Rollback Initiation and Coordination: Details the procedures for initiating rollback operations including trigger conditions, coordination messaging, and conflict resolution. Specifies both immediate and coordinated rollback scenarios.
  7. Integration with Existing Agent Protocols: Describes how RARP integrates with existing agent communication frameworks and gateway mechanisms. Provides binding specifications for common agent collaboration protocols.
  8. Security Considerations: Addresses security implications of rollback operations including authorization, audit trails, and protection against malicious rollback attacks. Considers cross-domain security implications.
  9. IANA Considerations: Specifies registry requirements for RARP message types, error codes, and capability identifiers. Details registration procedures for rollback-related protocol parameters.

  Write section 5: Checkpoint Creation and Management
  Summary: Specifies protocols for creating, storing, and validating rollback checkpoints across distributed agent systems. Defines checkpoint metadata, storage requirements, and consistency verification procedures.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [architecture] AI Agent Network Architecture: A proposed architecture that integrates large language model-based agents into network operations systems to address system isolation and data fragmentation. The architecture enables automated reasoning and decision-making across previously disconnected network management systems. (from draft-chuyi-nmrg-ai-agent-network)
  - [protocol] Cross-Domain Agent Collaboration Protocol: Protocol mechanisms specifically designed for enabling intelligent agents to collaborate across different administrative domains through gateway intermediaries. Addresses protocol compatibility challenges between heterogeneous agent systems. (from draft-han-rtgwg-agent-gateway-intercomm-framework)
  - [mechanism] Agent Controller Coordination: Implement one or more centralized or distributed agent controllers to coordinate behavior across multiple autonomous agents spanning different protocol layers. (from draft-jadoon-nmrg-agentic-ai-autonomous-networks)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 8259
  - RFC 6241
  - draft-han-rtgwg-agent-gateway-intercomm-framework
  - draft-li-dmsc-macp
  - draft-fu-nmop-agent-communication-framework
  - RFC 8446
  - RFC 9000
  - RFC 6749

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **Rollback Point**: A consistent state snapshot across distributed agents from which rollback operations can be initiated
  - **Agent Transaction**: A coordinated set of actions performed by one or more agents that can be treated as an atomic unit for rollback purposes
  - **Rollback Coordinator**: An entity responsible for orchestrating rollback operations across multiple agents and domains
  - **Checkpoint Consistency**: The property that all agents participating in a rollback point have synchronized their state at the same logical time
  - **Cross-Domain Rollback**: A rollback operation that spans multiple administrative or protocol domains requiring gateway-mediated coordination
  - **Immediate Rollback**: A rollback operation initiated without coordination delays for safety-critical scenarios
  - **Coordinated Rollback**: A rollback operation that requires multi-agent coordination and consensus before execution

  Follow IETF Internet-Draft conventions:
  - Formal, precise technical language
  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
  - Reference existing RFCs and drafts where relevant (use [RFCNNNN] format)
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  - Use the terminology definitions provided above consistently

  Write the section content only (no section number or title). Plain text.

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  Checkpoint creation in RARP enables autonomous agents to establish consistent state snapshots that serve as restoration points for rollback operations. Agents MUST implement checkpoint creation capabilities that capture both local state information and coordination metadata necessary for distributed rollback operations. The checkpoint creation process involves state serialization, metadata generation, and consistency coordination with peer agents participating in the same logical transaction scope. Agents SHOULD create checkpoints at natural transaction boundaries and MAY create additional checkpoints based on risk assessment algorithms or external triggers.

  The checkpoint data structure MUST include agent state information, transaction identifiers, temporal consistency markers, and dependency relationships with other agents as specified in [draft-han-rtgwg-agent-gateway-intercomm-framework]. Checkpoint metadata MUST conform to the JSON format specified in [RFC8259] and include fields for checkpoint identifier, creation timestamp, agent identifier, transaction scope, dependency list, and integrity verification data. Cross-domain checkpoints MUST additionally include gateway coordination information and domain-specific authorization tokens as defined in [draft-fu-nmop-agent-communication-framework]. The checkpoint identifier MUST be globally unique and SHOULD incorporate both temporal and spatial components to ensure uniqueness across distributed deployments.

  Checkpoint storage mechanisms MUST provide durability guarantees appropriate for the operational context and SHOULD implement redundancy strategies to prevent single points of failure. Agents MAY utilize local storage, distributed storage systems, or centralized checkpoint repositories depending on deployment constraints and consistency requirements. Storage implementations MUST support atomic write operations and SHOULD provide integrity verification through cryptographic mechanisms as specified in [RFC8446]. Cross-domain checkpoint storage MUST implement access control mechanisms that respect administrative boundaries while enabling authorized rollback operations.

  Checkpoint consistency verification ensures that distributed checkpoints represent a globally consistent state across all participating agents. The consistency verification process MUST implement logical clock synchronization or vector clock mechanisms to establish temporal relationships between distributed checkpoints. Agents MUST validate checkpoint consistency before committing checkpoint data and SHOULD implement timeout mechanisms to handle non-responsive participants. For cross-domain scenarios, consistency verification MUST account for network partitions and administrative policy constraints that may affect coordination capabilities.

  Checkpoint lifecycle management encompasses creation, validation, storage, retrieval, and cleanup operations across the distributed agent system. Agents MUST implement checkpoint retention policies that balance storage costs with rollback capability requirements and SHOULD provide configuration mechanisms for policy customization. Checkpoint cleanup operations MUST respect dependency relationships and transaction boundaries to prevent premature deletion of required rollback data. The checkpoint manager component SHOULD implement background processes for checkpoint optimization, compression, and garbage collection to maintain system performance over extended operational periods.


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request_json:
  Write the following section of an Internet-Draft titled "Real-Time Agent Rollback Protocol (RARP) for Autonomous Network Operations".

  Abstract: Autonomous agents in network operations environments require the ability to quickly and safely rollback actions when incorrect decisions are made. While existing protocols enable agent communication and coordination, no standardized mechanism exists for distributed rollback operations across heterogeneous agent systems. This document specifies the Real-Time Agent Rollback Protocol (RARP), which provides coordinated rollback mechanisms for autonomous network agents. RARP defines checkpoint creation, rollback initiation procedures, state consistency verification, and cross-domain rollback coordination through agent gateways. The protocol integrates with existing agent communication frameworks and supports both immediate rollback for safety-critical scenarios and delayed rollback for complex distributed operations. RARP enables production deployment of autonomous network operations by providing the safety mechanisms necessary for agent decision reversal across distributed systems.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the critical need for rollback mechanisms in autonomous network operations and positions RARP within the broader agent ecosystem. Establishes the relationship to existing agent communication and coordination protocols.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the specification including rollback points, agent transactions, and coordination states. Establishes consistent vocabulary with existing agent protocol drafts.
  3. Problem Statement: Details the specific challenges of agent rollback in distributed network environments including state consistency, cross-domain coordination, and timing constraints. Identifies gaps in current agent communication protocols.
  4. RARP Architecture and Components: Defines the overall architecture for rollback coordination including rollback coordinators, checkpoint managers, and integration points with existing agent gateways. Specifies hierarchical and distributed deployment models.
  5. Checkpoint Creation and Management: Specifies protocols for creating, storing, and validating rollback checkpoints across distributed agent systems. Defines checkpoint metadata, storage requirements, and consistency verification procedures.
  6. Rollback Initiation and Coordination: Details the procedures for initiating rollback operations including trigger conditions, coordination messaging, and conflict resolution. Specifies both immediate and coordinated rollback scenarios.
  7. Integration with Existing Agent Protocols: Describes how RARP integrates with existing agent communication frameworks and gateway mechanisms. Provides binding specifications for common agent collaboration protocols.
  8. Security Considerations: Addresses security implications of rollback operations including authorization, audit trails, and protection against malicious rollback attacks. Considers cross-domain security implications.
  9. IANA Considerations: Specifies registry requirements for RARP message types, error codes, and capability identifiers. Details registration procedures for rollback-related protocol parameters.

  Write section 6: Rollback Initiation and Coordination
  Summary: Details the procedures for initiating rollback operations including trigger conditions, coordination messaging, and conflict resolution. Specifies both immediate and coordinated rollback scenarios.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [architecture] AI Agent Network Architecture: A proposed architecture that integrates large language model-based agents into network operations systems to address system isolation and data fragmentation. The architecture enables automated reasoning and decision-making across previously disconnected network management systems. (from draft-chuyi-nmrg-ai-agent-network)
  - [protocol] Cross-Domain Agent Collaboration Protocol: Protocol mechanisms specifically designed for enabling intelligent agents to collaborate across different administrative domains through gateway intermediaries. Addresses protocol compatibility challenges between heterogeneous agent systems. (from draft-han-rtgwg-agent-gateway-intercomm-framework)
  - [mechanism] Agent Controller Coordination: Implement one or more centralized or distributed agent controllers to coordinate behavior across multiple autonomous agents spanning different protocol layers. (from draft-jadoon-nmrg-agentic-ai-autonomous-networks)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 8259
  - RFC 6241
  - draft-han-rtgwg-agent-gateway-intercomm-framework
  - draft-li-dmsc-macp
  - draft-fu-nmop-agent-communication-framework
  - RFC 8446
  - RFC 9000
  - RFC 6749

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **Rollback Point**: A consistent state snapshot across distributed agents from which rollback operations can be initiated
  - **Agent Transaction**: A coordinated set of actions performed by one or more agents that can be treated as an atomic unit for rollback purposes
  - **Rollback Coordinator**: An entity responsible for orchestrating rollback operations across multiple agents and domains
  - **Checkpoint Consistency**: The property that all agents participating in a rollback point have synchronized their state at the same logical time
  - **Cross-Domain Rollback**: A rollback operation that spans multiple administrative or protocol domains requiring gateway-mediated coordination
  - **Immediate Rollback**: A rollback operation initiated without coordination delays for safety-critical scenarios
  - **Coordinated Rollback**: A rollback operation that requires multi-agent coordination and consensus before execution

  Follow IETF Internet-Draft conventions:
  - Formal, precise technical language
  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
  - Reference existing RFCs and drafts where relevant (use [RFCNNNN] format)
  - 3-6 paragraphs per section
  - Use the terminology definitions provided above consistently

  Write the section content only (no section number or title). Plain text.

response_json:
  Rollback operations in RARP are initiated through a well-defined trigger and coordination mechanism that ensures consistent state recovery across distributed agent systems. Rollback initiation can occur through multiple pathways: explicit administrative commands, automated safety triggers when agents detect anomalous conditions, or cascade triggers when dependent agent operations fail. The protocol defines two primary rollback modes - immediate rollback for safety-critical scenarios where rapid state recovery is essential, and coordinated rollback for complex distributed operations requiring multi-agent consensus. All rollback operations MUST specify a target rollback point identifier and include sufficient context information to enable receiving agents to validate the rollback request against their local checkpoint metadata.

  The coordination messaging framework builds upon the Cross-Domain Agent Collaboration Protocol [draft-han-rtgwg-agent-gateway-intercomm-framework] to enable rollback operations across heterogeneous agent systems and administrative boundaries. When a rollback coordinator receives a rollback initiation request, it MUST first validate the requesting entity's authorization and verify that the target rollback point exists across all participating agents. The coordinator then broadcasts a rollback preparation message to all agents within the rollback scope, allowing each agent to perform local consistency checks and report any conflicts or dependencies that might prevent successful rollback. This two-phase approach ensures that rollback operations only proceed when all participating agents can successfully return to the specified rollback point without creating inconsistent intermediate states.

  Immediate rollback scenarios bypass the standard coordination phase when safety-critical conditions are detected, such as security breaches or network failures that require rapid remediation. In immediate rollback mode, the rollback coordinator MUST issue rollback execution commands directly to all participating agents without waiting for preparation confirmations, accepting the risk of temporary inconsistency in favor of rapid recovery. Agents receiving immediate rollback commands SHALL prioritize rollback execution over normal operations and SHOULD complete rollback within the time bounds specified in the rollback request. The protocol defines fallback procedures for handling agents that cannot complete immediate rollback operations, including isolation mechanisms to prevent inconsistent agents from affecting the recovered system state.

  Coordinated rollback operations involve a more complex multi-phase protocol that ensures consistency across distributed agent systems through explicit consensus mechanisms. Following the preparation phase, agents that successfully validate the rollback request send confirmation messages to the rollback coordinator, while agents that detect conflicts or missing checkpoint data send abort messages with detailed error information. The coordinator implements a configurable consensus policy that determines whether to proceed with rollback based on the responses received - strict consensus requires all agents to confirm, while majority consensus allows rollback to proceed if a sufficient percentage of agents confirm readiness. If consensus is achieved, the coordinator broadcasts commit messages triggering simultaneous rollback execution; if consensus fails, the coordinator issues abort messages and logs the rollback attempt for administrative review.

  Conflict resolution mechanisms address scenarios where multiple concurrent rollback requests or overlapping rollback scopes create coordination challenges. The protocol employs a priority-based conflict resolution system where rollback requests include priority levels, timestamps, and scope identifiers that enable coordinators to determine precedence when conflicts occur. Higher priority rollback operations, such as security-related rollbacks, automatically supersede lower priority operations, while rollback requests with overlapping scope are serialized based on timestamp ordering. Cross-domain rollback conflicts are resolved through gateway-mediated negotiation procedures that leverage the agent controller coordination mechanisms defined in [draft-jadoon-nmrg-agentic-ai-autonomous-networks] to ensure consistent rollback decisions across administrative boundaries.

  The protocol includes comprehensive error handling and recovery procedures for rollback coordination failures, recognizing that rollback operations themselves may encounter system failures or network partitions. When rollback coordination fails due to network issues or coordinator failures, backup coordinators automatically assume responsibility for completing the rollback operation using persistent coordination state stored during the initial phases. Partial rollback failures, where some agents successfully rollback while others fail, trigger automatic reconciliation procedures that either retry the failed rollback operations or initiate compensating actions to restore system consistency. All rollback coordination activities are logged with sufficient detail to enable post-incident analysis and continuous improvement of rollback procedures in production autonomous network operations environments.


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  Write the following section of an Internet-Draft titled "Real-Time Agent Rollback Protocol (RARP) for Autonomous Network Operations".

  Abstract: Autonomous agents in network operations environments require the ability to quickly and safely rollback actions when incorrect decisions are made. While existing protocols enable agent communication and coordination, no standardized mechanism exists for distributed rollback operations across heterogeneous agent systems. This document specifies the Real-Time Agent Rollback Protocol (RARP), which provides coordinated rollback mechanisms for autonomous network agents. RARP defines checkpoint creation, rollback initiation procedures, state consistency verification, and cross-domain rollback coordination through agent gateways. The protocol integrates with existing agent communication frameworks and supports both immediate rollback for safety-critical scenarios and delayed rollback for complex distributed operations. RARP enables production deployment of autonomous network operations by providing the safety mechanisms necessary for agent decision reversal across distributed systems.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the critical need for rollback mechanisms in autonomous network operations and positions RARP within the broader agent ecosystem. Establishes the relationship to existing agent communication and coordination protocols.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the specification including rollback points, agent transactions, and coordination states. Establishes consistent vocabulary with existing agent protocol drafts.
  3. Problem Statement: Details the specific challenges of agent rollback in distributed network environments including state consistency, cross-domain coordination, and timing constraints. Identifies gaps in current agent communication protocols.
  4. RARP Architecture and Components: Defines the overall architecture for rollback coordination including rollback coordinators, checkpoint managers, and integration points with existing agent gateways. Specifies hierarchical and distributed deployment models.
  5. Checkpoint Creation and Management: Specifies protocols for creating, storing, and validating rollback checkpoints across distributed agent systems. Defines checkpoint metadata, storage requirements, and consistency verification procedures.
  6. Rollback Initiation and Coordination: Details the procedures for initiating rollback operations including trigger conditions, coordination messaging, and conflict resolution. Specifies both immediate and coordinated rollback scenarios.
  7. Integration with Existing Agent Protocols: Describes how RARP integrates with existing agent communication frameworks and gateway mechanisms. Provides binding specifications for common agent collaboration protocols.
  8. Security Considerations: Addresses security implications of rollback operations including authorization, audit trails, and protection against malicious rollback attacks. Considers cross-domain security implications.
  9. IANA Considerations: Specifies registry requirements for RARP message types, error codes, and capability identifiers. Details registration procedures for rollback-related protocol parameters.

  Write section 7: Integration with Existing Agent Protocols
  Summary: Describes how RARP integrates with existing agent communication frameworks and gateway mechanisms. Provides binding specifications for common agent collaboration protocols.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [architecture] AI Agent Network Architecture: A proposed architecture that integrates large language model-based agents into network operations systems to address system isolation and data fragmentation. The architecture enables automated reasoning and decision-making across previously disconnected network management systems. (from draft-chuyi-nmrg-ai-agent-network)
  - [protocol] Cross-Domain Agent Collaboration Protocol: Protocol mechanisms specifically designed for enabling intelligent agents to collaborate across different administrative domains through gateway intermediaries. Addresses protocol compatibility challenges between heterogeneous agent systems. (from draft-han-rtgwg-agent-gateway-intercomm-framework)
  - [mechanism] Agent Controller Coordination: Implement one or more centralized or distributed agent controllers to coordinate behavior across multiple autonomous agents spanning different protocol layers. (from draft-jadoon-nmrg-agentic-ai-autonomous-networks)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 8259
  - RFC 6241
  - draft-han-rtgwg-agent-gateway-intercomm-framework
  - draft-li-dmsc-macp
  - draft-fu-nmop-agent-communication-framework
  - RFC 8446
  - RFC 9000
  - RFC 6749

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **Rollback Point**: A consistent state snapshot across distributed agents from which rollback operations can be initiated
  - **Agent Transaction**: A coordinated set of actions performed by one or more agents that can be treated as an atomic unit for rollback purposes
  - **Rollback Coordinator**: An entity responsible for orchestrating rollback operations across multiple agents and domains
  - **Checkpoint Consistency**: The property that all agents participating in a rollback point have synchronized their state at the same logical time
  - **Cross-Domain Rollback**: A rollback operation that spans multiple administrative or protocol domains requiring gateway-mediated coordination
  - **Immediate Rollback**: A rollback operation initiated without coordination delays for safety-critical scenarios
  - **Coordinated Rollback**: A rollback operation that requires multi-agent coordination and consensus before execution

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  RARP is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing agent communication frameworks and protocols, leveraging established mechanisms while extending them with rollback-specific capabilities. The protocol operates as an overlay service that can be bound to various underlying agent communication protocols, including those defined in [draft-fu-nmop-agent-communication-framework] and [draft-li-dmsc-macp]. Integration is achieved through protocol-specific binding specifications that map RARP operations to the message formats and coordination mechanisms of the underlying framework. This approach ensures that RARP can be deployed incrementally without requiring wholesale replacement of existing agent infrastructure.

  For cross-domain scenarios, RARP extends the gateway mechanisms defined in [draft-han-rtgwg-agent-gateway-intercomm-framework] to support rollback coordination across administrative boundaries. Agent gateways MUST implement RARP-specific message translation and state synchronization functions when serving as intermediaries for cross-domain rollback operations. The gateway extensions include rollback capability negotiation during agent discovery, checkpoint metadata translation between domains, and coordination of distributed rollback timing. Gateways SHOULD maintain rollback context for active cross-domain agent transactions and MUST participate in checkpoint consistency verification procedures when coordinating multi-domain rollbacks.

  RARP bindings for common transport protocols are defined to ensure broad compatibility with existing deployments. For NETCONF-based agent communication [RFC6241], RARP operations are encapsulated within custom RPC operations that extend the base protocol capabilities. HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 [RFC9000] bindings utilize JSON-encoded messages [RFC8259] for rollback coordination, with TLS 1.3 [RFC8446] providing transport security. WebSocket connections MAY be used for real-time rollback notifications in environments requiring low-latency coordination. Each binding specification defines the mapping between RARP primitive operations and the specific message formats and error handling mechanisms of the underlying protocol.

  The integration architecture supports both centralized and distributed coordination models as described in [draft-jadoon-nmrg-agentic-ai-autonomous-networks]. In centralized deployments, a single rollback coordinator interfaces with existing agent controllers to provide system-wide rollback capabilities. Distributed deployments utilize peer-to-peer coordination among agents while maintaining compatibility with hierarchical agent architectures. RARP implementations MUST support capability advertisement through existing agent discovery mechanisms, allowing agents to negotiate rollback support and identify compatible rollback coordinators during system initialization.

  Authentication and authorization for RARP operations leverage existing agent security frameworks where possible. OAuth 2.0 [RFC6749] tokens MAY be used for cross-domain authorization when integrating with web-based agent platforms. The protocol defines extension points for integrating with domain-specific authentication mechanisms while maintaining consistent rollback authorization policies. Implementations SHOULD reuse existing agent identity management infrastructure to minimize operational complexity and ensure consistent security policies across normal operations and rollback scenarios.


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  Write the following section of an Internet-Draft titled "Real-Time Agent Rollback Protocol (RARP) for Autonomous Network Operations".

  Abstract: Autonomous agents in network operations environments require the ability to quickly and safely rollback actions when incorrect decisions are made. While existing protocols enable agent communication and coordination, no standardized mechanism exists for distributed rollback operations across heterogeneous agent systems. This document specifies the Real-Time Agent Rollback Protocol (RARP), which provides coordinated rollback mechanisms for autonomous network agents. RARP defines checkpoint creation, rollback initiation procedures, state consistency verification, and cross-domain rollback coordination through agent gateways. The protocol integrates with existing agent communication frameworks and supports both immediate rollback for safety-critical scenarios and delayed rollback for complex distributed operations. RARP enables production deployment of autonomous network operations by providing the safety mechanisms necessary for agent decision reversal across distributed systems.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the critical need for rollback mechanisms in autonomous network operations and positions RARP within the broader agent ecosystem. Establishes the relationship to existing agent communication and coordination protocols.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the specification including rollback points, agent transactions, and coordination states. Establishes consistent vocabulary with existing agent protocol drafts.
  3. Problem Statement: Details the specific challenges of agent rollback in distributed network environments including state consistency, cross-domain coordination, and timing constraints. Identifies gaps in current agent communication protocols.
  4. RARP Architecture and Components: Defines the overall architecture for rollback coordination including rollback coordinators, checkpoint managers, and integration points with existing agent gateways. Specifies hierarchical and distributed deployment models.
  5. Checkpoint Creation and Management: Specifies protocols for creating, storing, and validating rollback checkpoints across distributed agent systems. Defines checkpoint metadata, storage requirements, and consistency verification procedures.
  6. Rollback Initiation and Coordination: Details the procedures for initiating rollback operations including trigger conditions, coordination messaging, and conflict resolution. Specifies both immediate and coordinated rollback scenarios.
  7. Integration with Existing Agent Protocols: Describes how RARP integrates with existing agent communication frameworks and gateway mechanisms. Provides binding specifications for common agent collaboration protocols.
  8. Security Considerations: Addresses security implications of rollback operations including authorization, audit trails, and protection against malicious rollback attacks. Considers cross-domain security implications.
  9. IANA Considerations: Specifies registry requirements for RARP message types, error codes, and capability identifiers. Details registration procedures for rollback-related protocol parameters.

  Write section 8: Security Considerations
  Summary: Addresses security implications of rollback operations including authorization, audit trails, and protection against malicious rollback attacks. Considers cross-domain security implications.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [architecture] AI Agent Network Architecture: A proposed architecture that integrates large language model-based agents into network operations systems to address system isolation and data fragmentation. The architecture enables automated reasoning and decision-making across previously disconnected network management systems. (from draft-chuyi-nmrg-ai-agent-network)
  - [protocol] Cross-Domain Agent Collaboration Protocol: Protocol mechanisms specifically designed for enabling intelligent agents to collaborate across different administrative domains through gateway intermediaries. Addresses protocol compatibility challenges between heterogeneous agent systems. (from draft-han-rtgwg-agent-gateway-intercomm-framework)
  - [mechanism] Agent Controller Coordination: Implement one or more centralized or distributed agent controllers to coordinate behavior across multiple autonomous agents spanning different protocol layers. (from draft-jadoon-nmrg-agentic-ai-autonomous-networks)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 8259
  - RFC 6241
  - draft-han-rtgwg-agent-gateway-intercomm-framework
  - draft-li-dmsc-macp
  - draft-fu-nmop-agent-communication-framework
  - RFC 8446
  - RFC 9000
  - RFC 6749

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **Rollback Point**: A consistent state snapshot across distributed agents from which rollback operations can be initiated
  - **Agent Transaction**: A coordinated set of actions performed by one or more agents that can be treated as an atomic unit for rollback purposes
  - **Rollback Coordinator**: An entity responsible for orchestrating rollback operations across multiple agents and domains
  - **Checkpoint Consistency**: The property that all agents participating in a rollback point have synchronized their state at the same logical time
  - **Cross-Domain Rollback**: A rollback operation that spans multiple administrative or protocol domains requiring gateway-mediated coordination
  - **Immediate Rollback**: A rollback operation initiated without coordination delays for safety-critical scenarios
  - **Coordinated Rollback**: A rollback operation that requires multi-agent coordination and consensus before execution

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  - Formal, precise technical language
  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
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  - Use the terminology definitions provided above consistently

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  The rollback capabilities provided by RARP introduce several security considerations that must be addressed to ensure safe deployment in production autonomous network environments. Rollback operations inherently involve state manipulation and coordination across distributed systems, creating potential attack vectors that could be exploited to disrupt network operations or gain unauthorized access to sensitive network state information. The cross-domain nature of RARP operations, as described in [draft-han-rtgwg-agent-gateway-intercomm-framework], further amplifies these security concerns by introducing trust boundaries and protocol translation points where security policies may differ.

  Authorization and access control for rollback operations MUST be implemented using strong authentication mechanisms consistent with [RFC8446] for transport-layer security and [RFC6749] for authorization delegation across domains. Each rollback coordinator and participating agent MUST authenticate its identity before initiating or participating in rollback operations. The protocol MUST enforce role-based access control where only authorized entities can initiate rollback operations for specific network domains or agent systems. Cross-domain rollback operations MUST validate authorization chains through gateway intermediaries, ensuring that rollback requests are properly authenticated at each administrative boundary. Emergency or immediate rollback operations SHOULD maintain security requirements while providing expedited authorization paths for safety-critical scenarios.

  Comprehensive audit trails MUST be maintained for all rollback operations to ensure accountability and enable forensic analysis of network incidents. The audit system MUST record rollback initiation events, participating agents, checkpoint identifiers, authorization decisions, and completion status using tamper-resistant logging mechanisms. These audit records MUST be synchronized across participating domains and stored with sufficient integrity protection to prevent unauthorized modification. The audit trail format SHOULD be compatible with existing network management audit systems and MUST include sufficient detail to reconstruct the sequence of events leading to and following rollback operations.

  Protection against malicious rollback attacks requires careful consideration of potential attack vectors including replay attacks, unauthorized rollback initiation, and checkpoint poisoning. The protocol MUST implement sequence numbers and timestamps to prevent replay of rollback messages, with verification of message freshness using techniques consistent with [RFC9000]. Rollback coordinators MUST validate checkpoint integrity before executing rollback operations and SHOULD implement rate limiting to prevent denial-of-service attacks through excessive rollback requests. The protocol MUST detect and mitigate attempts to rollback to compromised or maliciously modified checkpoints through cryptographic verification of checkpoint contents and metadata.

  Cross-domain security implications require special consideration for trust establishment and security policy coordination between administrative domains. Gateway entities facilitating cross-domain rollback MUST enforce security policy translation and ensure that rollback operations comply with the security requirements of all participating domains. The protocol MUST support security policy negotiation to establish common security parameters for cross-domain rollback operations while maintaining the security standards of the most restrictive participating domain. Inter-domain rollback operations SHOULD implement additional verification steps and MAY require human authorization for operations that could significantly impact network stability across domain boundaries.


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  Write the following section of an Internet-Draft titled "Real-Time Agent Rollback Protocol (RARP) for Autonomous Network Operations".

  Abstract: Autonomous agents in network operations environments require the ability to quickly and safely rollback actions when incorrect decisions are made. While existing protocols enable agent communication and coordination, no standardized mechanism exists for distributed rollback operations across heterogeneous agent systems. This document specifies the Real-Time Agent Rollback Protocol (RARP), which provides coordinated rollback mechanisms for autonomous network agents. RARP defines checkpoint creation, rollback initiation procedures, state consistency verification, and cross-domain rollback coordination through agent gateways. The protocol integrates with existing agent communication frameworks and supports both immediate rollback for safety-critical scenarios and delayed rollback for complex distributed operations. RARP enables production deployment of autonomous network operations by providing the safety mechanisms necessary for agent decision reversal across distributed systems.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the critical need for rollback mechanisms in autonomous network operations and positions RARP within the broader agent ecosystem. Establishes the relationship to existing agent communication and coordination protocols.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the specification including rollback points, agent transactions, and coordination states. Establishes consistent vocabulary with existing agent protocol drafts.
  3. Problem Statement: Details the specific challenges of agent rollback in distributed network environments including state consistency, cross-domain coordination, and timing constraints. Identifies gaps in current agent communication protocols.
  4. RARP Architecture and Components: Defines the overall architecture for rollback coordination including rollback coordinators, checkpoint managers, and integration points with existing agent gateways. Specifies hierarchical and distributed deployment models.
  5. Checkpoint Creation and Management: Specifies protocols for creating, storing, and validating rollback checkpoints across distributed agent systems. Defines checkpoint metadata, storage requirements, and consistency verification procedures.
  6. Rollback Initiation and Coordination: Details the procedures for initiating rollback operations including trigger conditions, coordination messaging, and conflict resolution. Specifies both immediate and coordinated rollback scenarios.
  7. Integration with Existing Agent Protocols: Describes how RARP integrates with existing agent communication frameworks and gateway mechanisms. Provides binding specifications for common agent collaboration protocols.
  8. Security Considerations: Addresses security implications of rollback operations including authorization, audit trails, and protection against malicious rollback attacks. Considers cross-domain security implications.
  9. IANA Considerations: Specifies registry requirements for RARP message types, error codes, and capability identifiers. Details registration procedures for rollback-related protocol parameters.

  Write section 9: IANA Considerations
  Summary: Specifies registry requirements for RARP message types, error codes, and capability identifiers. Details registration procedures for rollback-related protocol parameters.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [architecture] AI Agent Network Architecture: A proposed architecture that integrates large language model-based agents into network operations systems to address system isolation and data fragmentation. The architecture enables automated reasoning and decision-making across previously disconnected network management systems. (from draft-chuyi-nmrg-ai-agent-network)
  - [protocol] Cross-Domain Agent Collaboration Protocol: Protocol mechanisms specifically designed for enabling intelligent agents to collaborate across different administrative domains through gateway intermediaries. Addresses protocol compatibility challenges between heterogeneous agent systems. (from draft-han-rtgwg-agent-gateway-intercomm-framework)
  - [mechanism] Agent Controller Coordination: Implement one or more centralized or distributed agent controllers to coordinate behavior across multiple autonomous agents spanning different protocol layers. (from draft-jadoon-nmrg-agentic-ai-autonomous-networks)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 8259
  - RFC 6241
  - draft-han-rtgwg-agent-gateway-intercomm-framework
  - draft-li-dmsc-macp
  - draft-fu-nmop-agent-communication-framework
  - RFC 8446
  - RFC 9000
  - RFC 6749

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **Rollback Point**: A consistent state snapshot across distributed agents from which rollback operations can be initiated
  - **Agent Transaction**: A coordinated set of actions performed by one or more agents that can be treated as an atomic unit for rollback purposes
  - **Rollback Coordinator**: An entity responsible for orchestrating rollback operations across multiple agents and domains
  - **Checkpoint Consistency**: The property that all agents participating in a rollback point have synchronized their state at the same logical time
  - **Cross-Domain Rollback**: A rollback operation that spans multiple administrative or protocol domains requiring gateway-mediated coordination
  - **Immediate Rollback**: A rollback operation initiated without coordination delays for safety-critical scenarios
  - **Coordinated Rollback**: A rollback operation that requires multi-agent coordination and consensus before execution

  Follow IETF Internet-Draft conventions:
  - Formal, precise technical language
  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
  - Reference existing RFCs and drafts where relevant (use [RFCNNNN] format)
  - 3-6 paragraphs per section
  - Use the terminology definitions provided above consistently

  Write the section content only (no section number or title). Plain text.

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  This document requests the creation of several new IANA registries for the Real-Time Agent Rollback Protocol (RARP) and the registration of initial values. The registries are necessary to ensure consistent implementation and interoperability of RARP across different autonomous agent systems and administrative domains. These registries support the protocol's integration with existing agent communication frameworks as defined in [draft-fu-nmop-agent-communication-framework] and cross-domain coordination mechanisms specified in [draft-han-rtgwg-agent-gateway-intercomm-framework].

  IANA is requested to create a new registry group titled "Real-Time Agent Rollback Protocol (RARP) Parameters" with four sub-registries. The "RARP Message Types" registry MUST contain 16-bit unsigned integer values from 0 to 65535, with values 0-255 reserved for IANA allocation and 256-65535 designated for first-come, first-served registration following [RFC8126] guidelines. Initial registrations MUST include: ROLLBACK_REQUEST (1), ROLLBACK_RESPONSE (2), CHECKPOINT_CREATE (3), CHECKPOINT_VALIDATE (4), COORDINATION_INIT (5), and COORDINATION_COMPLETE (6). Each registration requires a message type name, numeric value, description, and reference to this specification or subsequent extensions.

  The "RARP Error Codes" registry SHALL use 16-bit unsigned integer values with similar allocation policies. Initial error code registrations MUST include: CHECKPOINT_NOT_FOUND (1001), INSUFFICIENT_PERMISSIONS (1002), ROLLBACK_CONFLICT (1003), CROSS_DOMAIN_FAILURE (1004), STATE_INCONSISTENT (1005), and COORDINATION_TIMEOUT (1006). The "RARP Capability Identifiers" registry uses string-based identifiers following the reverse DNS naming convention to prevent namespace collisions. Initial capability identifiers SHOULD include "rollback.immediate", "rollback.coordinated", "checkpoint.distributed", and "integration.gateway" to support the core protocol functionality and integration patterns described in this specification.

  The "RARP Agent Transaction Types" registry supports the classification and coordination of rollback operations across heterogeneous agent systems. This registry uses string-based identifiers and MUST include initial registrations for "network.configuration", "routing.policy", "security.rule", and "service.deployment" to align with common network operations use cases. Registration procedures for all RARP registries MUST require specification of the parameter name, value, description, security considerations if applicable, and reference document. Registrants SHOULD provide interoperability considerations when the parameter affects cross-domain operations or integration with existing protocols such as NETCONF [RFC6241] or agent gateway frameworks.

  All RARP registry entries MUST be subject to expert review for values in the IANA allocation ranges, with designated experts evaluating technical soundness, potential conflicts with existing registrations, and alignment with RARP architectural principles. The expert review process SHALL consider the impact on cross-domain rollback coordination and compatibility with existing agent communication protocols. Registry updates affecting security-sensitive parameters such as authorization capabilities or cross-domain coordination mechanisms require additional security review to ensure consistency with the security considerations outlined in Section 8 of this specification and general security practices for autonomous network operations.


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  Abstract: Autonomous agents in network operations environments require the ability to quickly and safely rollback actions when incorrect decisions are made. While existing protocols enable agent communication and coordination, no standardized mechanism exists for distributed rollback operations across heterogeneous agent systems. This document specifies the Real-Time Agent Rollback Protocol (RARP), which provides coordinated rollback mechanisms for autonomous network agents. RARP defines checkpoint creation, rollback initiation procedures, state consistency verification, and cross-domain rollback coordination through agent gateways. The protocol integrates with existing agent communication frameworks and supports both immediate rollback for safety-critical scenarios and delayed rollback for complex distributed operations. RARP enables production deployment of autonomous network operations by providing the safety mechanisms necessary for agent decision reversal across distributed systems.

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  You are writing an IETF Internet-Draft to address a gap in the AI/agent standardization landscape.

  ## Gap to Address
  Topic: Agent Provenance Assurance Ecosystem
  Description: Agent Provenance Assurance Ecosystem
  Category: 
  Evidence: 
  Severity: medium

  ## Convergent Ideas from Existing Drafts
  These ideas from the current landscape converge on this topic — build on them, don't duplicate:
  - [requirement] Traceable Identity and Provenance: Requirement for establishing verifiable chains of identity and origin for AI agents. Enables tracking of agent creation, modification, and delegation relationships. (from draft-chen-ai-agent-auth-new-requirements)
  - [mechanism] AI Agent Manifest Attestation: A component of the attestation framework that verifies the models, tools, and policies currently loaded and active in an AI agent. This provides assurance about the agent's capabilities and constraints. (from draft-jiang-seat-dynamic-attestation)
  - [pattern] Agent Identity Preservation: Pattern for maintaining agent identity information throughout the transaction token lifecycle in A2A scenarios. Ensures agent provenance is tracked across distributed calls. (from draft-liu-oauth-a2a-profile)
  - [mechanism] Ecosystem Registries: Registry mechanism for resolving agent URIs to concrete endpoints within specific ecosystems. Provides lookup and discovery services for agent addressing. (from draft-narvaneni-agent-uri)
  - [architecture] Notary Agent: A critical component that logs telephone number associations and claims through verifiable transparency mechanisms. It records claims and their provenance to enhance transparency and accountability. (from draft-wendt-stir-vesper)
  - [mechanism] QUIC-based Publish/Subscribe for AI Agents: Uses MOQT's publish/subscribe messaging pattern to support AI agent discovery, negotiation, and collaboration workflows. Provides efficient real-time communication primitives specifically designed for agent-to-agent interactions. (from draft-a2a-moqt-transport)
  - [mechanism] Built-in Prioritization for Agent Communication: Utilizes MOQT's prioritization mechanisms to manage different types of agent messages and data streams. Ensures critical agent communication takes precedence over less important traffic. (from draft-a2a-moqt-transport)
  - [profile] Agent Authorization Profile (AAP): An authorization profile that extends OAuth 2.0 and JWT with structured claims for autonomous AI agents. Enables systems to reason about agent identity, task context, operational constraints, delegation chains, and human oversight requirements. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [mechanism] Structured Claims for Agent Context: Standardized JWT claims that capture agent identity, task context, and operational constraints in machine-readable format. Allows authorization systems to make context-aware decisions for AI agents. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [mechanism] Agent Delegation Chain Validation: Validation rules for tracking and verifying delegation chains when AI agents act on behalf of humans or other agents. Ensures proper authorization inheritance and accountability. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [requirement] Human Oversight Requirements: Structured claims and validation patterns that specify when human oversight is required for agent actions. Enables enforcement of human-in-the-loop requirements at the authorization level. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [extension] Agent Resource Type: New SCIM resource type specifically for representing software agents with identity attributes. Extends SCIM's core resource model beyond users and groups to include autonomous software entities. (from draft-abbey-scim-agent-extension)
  - [extension] User Schema Extensions for Agent Relationships: Extensions to the core SCIM User schema to represent relationships between human users and their associated agents. Enables tracking of agent ownership and delegation relationships. (from draft-abbey-scim-agent-extension)
  - [extension] Group Schema Extensions for Agentic Constructs: Extensions to the core SCIM Group schema to support grouping of mixed human and agent identities. Allows for hybrid identity groups containing both users and agents. (from draft-abbey-scim-agent-extension)
  - [protocol] Cross-Domain Agent Identity Management: Protocol mechanisms for managing agent identities across different domains and systems using SCIM. Enables interoperability between identity providers and agentic applications without new protocol overhead. (from draft-abbey-scim-agent-extension)
  - [mechanism] Working Memory: A structured context management system that maintains state and intermediate results across multi-step workflows. Provides shared memory primitives for collaborative agent processes. (from draft-agent-gw)
  - [architecture] Agent Communication Gateway (Agent-GW): A unified infrastructure hub that serves as an intermediary for agent-to-agent and agent-to-legacy system communication. Acts as a protocol adaptation and routing layer for multi-agent collaboration. (from draft-agent-gw)
  - [mechanism] Automated Protocol Adaptation: A mechanism that automatically translates between different agent communication protocols and legacy system interfaces. Enables interoperability without manual protocol mapping. (from draft-agent-gw)
  - [mechanism] Oracle-free Agent Evaluation: An evaluation mechanism that assesses agent performance and capabilities without relying on external ground truth oracles. Enables autonomous agent quality assessment in dynamic environments. (from draft-agent-gw)
  - [pattern] Capability-based Discovery: Agents discover each other based on their capabilities rather than network addresses or locations. This semantic discovery mechanism enables functional matching of agent abilities. (from draft-ainp-protocol)

  ## RFC Foundations
  Most-referenced RFCs in this space — cite where relevant:
  - RFC 2119 (cited by 285 drafts)
  - RFC 8174 (cited by 237 drafts)
  - RFC 8446 (cited by 42 drafts)
  - RFC 6749 (cited by 36 drafts)
  - RFC 9110 (cited by 34 drafts)
  - RFC 8126 (cited by 26 drafts)
  - RFC 8259 (cited by 26 drafts)
  - RFC 5280 (cited by 22 drafts)
  - RFC 7519 (cited by 22 drafts)
  - RFC 9052 (cited by 20 drafts)

  ## Similar Existing Drafts
  These drafts are closest to this gap — differentiate from them:
  - draft-rosenberg-cheq: CHEQ: A Protocol for Confirmation AI Agent Decisions with Human in the Loop (HITL) (similarity: 0.62)
  - draft-ounsworth-lamps-cms-dhkem: Use of the DH-Based KEM (DHKEM) in the Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS) (similarity: 0.62)
  - draft-rosenberg-aiproto-cheq: CHEQ: A Protocol for Confirmation AI Agent Decisions with Human in the Loop (HITL) (similarity: 0.62)
  - draft-mao-rtgwg-apn-framework-for-ioa: APN Framework for Internet of Agent (IoA) (similarity: 0.61)
  - draft-chen-lake-edhoc-aka: EDHOC Authenticated with AKA (similarity: 0.61)
  - draft-ietf-httpbis-rfc6265bis: Cookies: HTTP State Management Mechanism (similarity: 0.61)
  - draft-ietf-lake-edhoc-psk: EDHOC Authenticated with Pre-Shared Keys (PSK) (similarity: 0.61)
  - draft-zhang-rtgwg-llmmoe-multicast: Multicast usage in LLM MoE (similarity: 0.60)

  ## Top-Rated Drafts in Category
  Drafts the community considers strong in this area:
  - draft-cowles-volt: Verifiable Operations Ledger and Trace (VOLT) Protocol (score: 4.8)
  - draft-aylward-daap-v2: Distributed AI Accountability Protocol (DAAP) Version 2.0 (score: 4.8)
  - draft-guy-bary-stamp-protocol: Secure Task-bound Agent Message Proof (STAMP) Protocol (score: 4.6)
  - draft-drake-email-tpm-attestation: Hardware Attestation for Email Sender Verification (score: 4.6)
  - draft-williams-netmod-lm-hierarchy-topology: Hierarchical Topology for Language Model Coordination (score: 4.6)

  ## Working Group Context
  434 drafts, 52 WG-adopted. Top WGs: lake (7), lamps (6), anima (3), dnsop (3), httpbis (3)

  ## Ecosystem Vision
  (Elevator Version)

  **Problem**: 260+ IETF drafts on AI agents; no single model for orchestration (DAG), human oversight (HITL), or for running the same system in both fast and regulated environments.

  **Proposal**: Five coordinated drafts — (A) shared architecture and terminology, (B) DAG execution with checkpoints and rollback, (C) HITL primitives (approval, override, explainability), (D) protocol-agnostic binding so any A2A protocol can participate, (E) assurance profiles so the same stack works in K8s or in a proof-heavy regulated regime.

  **Outcome**: One holistic agent ecosystem: DAG + HITL built in, agnostic and extensible, applicable everywhere from relaxed to fully proven.

  ## Sibling Drafts (same family)
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

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  Write the following section of an Internet-Draft titled "Agent Provenance Assurance Ecosystem (APAE) Framework".

  Abstract: The proliferation of AI agents across distributed systems creates critical challenges for establishing verifiable chains of identity, capabilities, and operational history. This document defines the Agent Provenance Assurance Ecosystem (APAE) Framework, a comprehensive system for tracking, verifying, and assuring the provenance of AI agents throughout their lifecycle. The framework establishes a multi-layered architecture encompassing agent identity attestation, capability verification, operational audit trails, and cross-domain provenance tracking. APAE integrates with existing identity management systems, authorization protocols, and communication frameworks to provide end-to-end provenance assurance without disrupting current agent ecosystems. The framework supports both lightweight deployments for development environments and high-assurance configurations for regulated industries, enabling the same agent infrastructure to operate across varying trust requirements while maintaining verifiable provenance chains.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the growing need for agent provenance assurance in distributed AI systems. Establishes the scope of provenance tracking across agent creation, delegation, capability evolution, and operational history.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the framework including provenance chains, attestation levels, and agent identity primitives. Establishes consistent vocabulary for multi-stakeholder environments.
  3. Problem Statement and Requirements: Articulates the specific challenges in agent provenance tracking including delegation chains, capability verification, and cross-ecosystem interoperability. Defines functional and security requirements for the framework.
  4. APAE Architecture Overview: Presents the multi-layered APAE architecture including identity attestation, capability manifests, operational audit, and registry services. Defines the relationship between components and integration points.
  5. Agent Identity and Attestation Layer: Specifies mechanisms for establishing and verifying agent identity including cryptographic attestation, delegation chain validation, and identity preservation across transactions. Integrates with existing identity management systems.
  6. Capability and Manifest Verification: Defines protocols for verifying agent capabilities, loaded models, active policies, and operational constraints. Establishes manifest formats and validation procedures for capability assurance.
  7. Provenance Audit and Logging Framework: Specifies audit trail generation, storage, and verification mechanisms for agent operations. Defines logging formats, retention policies, and cross-domain audit trail federation.
  8. Cross-Ecosystem Integration Patterns: Describes integration patterns with existing authorization systems, identity providers, and communication protocols. Provides guidance for retrofitting provenance assurance into deployed agent systems.
  9. Deployment Profiles and Trust Models: Defines deployment profiles ranging from lightweight development environments to high-assurance regulated systems. Specifies trust models, assurance levels, and configuration guidelines for different operational contexts.
  10. Security Considerations: Addresses security aspects of provenance tracking including privacy preservation, tamper resistance, and attack mitigation. Discusses threat models and security controls for provenance data.
  11. IANA Considerations: Specifies IANA registrations for new URI schemes, MIME types, and registry namespaces required by the framework.

  Write section 1: Introduction
  Summary: Introduces the growing need for agent provenance assurance in distributed AI systems. Establishes the scope of provenance tracking across agent creation, delegation, capability evolution, and operational history.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [requirement] Traceable Identity and Provenance: Requirement for establishing verifiable chains of identity and origin for AI agents. Enables tracking of agent creation, modification, and delegation relationships. (from draft-chen-ai-agent-auth-new-requirements)
  - [mechanism] AI Agent Manifest Attestation: A component of the attestation framework that verifies the models, tools, and policies currently loaded and active in an AI agent. This provides assurance about the agent's capabilities and constraints. (from draft-jiang-seat-dynamic-attestation)
  - [pattern] Agent Identity Preservation: Pattern for maintaining agent identity information throughout the transaction token lifecycle in A2A scenarios. Ensures agent provenance is tracked across distributed calls. (from draft-liu-oauth-a2a-profile)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 6749
  - RFC 7519
  - RFC 5280
  - RFC 9052
  - draft-chen-ai-agent-auth-new-requirements
  - draft-jiang-seat-dynamic-attestation
  - draft-liu-oauth-a2a-profile
  - draft-aap-oauth-profile

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **Agent Provenance Chain**: A verifiable sequence of records documenting an agent's identity, capabilities, delegations, and operational history from creation through current state
  - **Attestation Level**: A classification of the strength and scope of cryptographic and procedural evidence supporting agent identity and capability claims
  - **Capability Manifest**: A signed document describing an agent's current models, tools, policies, and operational constraints with cryptographic integrity protection
  - **Provenance Anchor**: A cryptographically verifiable root of trust that establishes the initial identity and capabilities of an agent at creation time
  - **Cross-Domain Provenance**: The preservation and verification of agent provenance information across different administrative domains, trust boundaries, and protocol ecosystems
  - **Audit Trail Federation**: The controlled sharing and verification of agent operational logs across multiple systems while preserving privacy and security constraints

  Follow IETF Internet-Draft conventions:
  - Formal, precise technical language
  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
  - Reference existing RFCs and drafts where relevant (use [RFCNNNN] format)
  - 3-6 paragraphs per section
  - Use the terminology definitions provided above consistently

  Write the section content only (no section number or title). Plain text.

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  The deployment of AI agents across distributed systems has fundamentally transformed how automated decision-making and task execution occur in modern computing environments. As organizations increasingly rely on AI agents for critical operations ranging from customer service interactions to financial transaction processing and infrastructure management, the need for verifiable provenance tracking has become paramount. Unlike traditional software components with static capabilities, AI agents exhibit dynamic behavior through model updates, policy modifications, and capability evolution, creating complex challenges for establishing trust and accountability in distributed deployments [draft-chen-ai-agent-auth-new-requirements].

  Current approaches to agent identity and authorization, while addressing immediate authentication needs, fail to provide comprehensive visibility into agent provenance across their operational lifecycle. Organizations lack standardized mechanisms to verify not only who created an agent, but also what models it currently runs, which policies govern its behavior, how its capabilities have evolved over time, and what operations it has performed across distributed systems. This gap becomes particularly critical when agents operate across organizational boundaries, undergo delegation to other agents, or when regulatory compliance requires detailed audit trails of automated decision-making processes [draft-jiang-seat-dynamic-attestation].

  The challenges of agent provenance extend beyond simple identity verification to encompass the full spectrum of agent lifecycle management. Agent creation involves establishing cryptographic roots of trust and initial capability manifests. Agent delegation requires preserving provenance chains while enabling authorized capability transfer between entities. Capability evolution demands continuous attestation as agents load new models, update policies, or modify their operational constraints. Operational history tracking necessitates comprehensive audit trails that maintain integrity across system boundaries while supporting privacy preservation and selective disclosure requirements [draft-liu-oauth-a2a-profile].

  Existing identity management systems, authorization protocols, and audit frameworks provide essential building blocks but lack the specialized constructs needed for comprehensive agent provenance assurance. Standard identity protocols such as OAuth 2.0 [RFC6749] and JWT [RFC7519] enable agent authentication but do not capture the dynamic nature of agent capabilities or provide mechanisms for tracking operational history. Certificate-based systems [RFC5280] can establish initial identity but fail to accommodate the continuous evolution of agent capabilities. Current audit systems focus on user actions rather than autonomous agent behavior, creating gaps in accountability for automated operations.

  This document defines the Agent Provenance Assurance Ecosystem (APAE) Framework to address these challenges through a comprehensive, multi-layered approach to agent provenance tracking. APAE establishes standardized mechanisms for agent identity attestation, capability verification, operational audit trails, and cross-domain provenance preservation. The framework integrates with existing authentication and authorization systems while extending them with agent-specific provenance capabilities, enabling organizations to retrofit provenance assurance into deployed agent ecosystems without disrupting current operations.

  The scope of APAE encompasses the complete agent lifecycle from initial creation through operational retirement. This includes establishing provenance anchors at agent creation, maintaining verifiable capability manifests as agents evolve, tracking delegation relationships and authority transfers, logging operational activities with cryptographic integrity, and federating provenance information across organizational and protocol boundaries. The framework supports flexible deployment models ranging from lightweight development environments to high-assurance configurations required by regulated industries, enabling the same underlying infrastructure to adapt to varying trust requirements while maintaining consistent provenance semantics across all deployment contexts.


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  Write the following section of an Internet-Draft titled "Agent Provenance Assurance Ecosystem (APAE) Framework".

  Abstract: The proliferation of AI agents across distributed systems creates critical challenges for establishing verifiable chains of identity, capabilities, and operational history. This document defines the Agent Provenance Assurance Ecosystem (APAE) Framework, a comprehensive system for tracking, verifying, and assuring the provenance of AI agents throughout their lifecycle. The framework establishes a multi-layered architecture encompassing agent identity attestation, capability verification, operational audit trails, and cross-domain provenance tracking. APAE integrates with existing identity management systems, authorization protocols, and communication frameworks to provide end-to-end provenance assurance without disrupting current agent ecosystems. The framework supports both lightweight deployments for development environments and high-assurance configurations for regulated industries, enabling the same agent infrastructure to operate across varying trust requirements while maintaining verifiable provenance chains.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the growing need for agent provenance assurance in distributed AI systems. Establishes the scope of provenance tracking across agent creation, delegation, capability evolution, and operational history.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the framework including provenance chains, attestation levels, and agent identity primitives. Establishes consistent vocabulary for multi-stakeholder environments.
  3. Problem Statement and Requirements: Articulates the specific challenges in agent provenance tracking including delegation chains, capability verification, and cross-ecosystem interoperability. Defines functional and security requirements for the framework.
  4. APAE Architecture Overview: Presents the multi-layered APAE architecture including identity attestation, capability manifests, operational audit, and registry services. Defines the relationship between components and integration points.
  5. Agent Identity and Attestation Layer: Specifies mechanisms for establishing and verifying agent identity including cryptographic attestation, delegation chain validation, and identity preservation across transactions. Integrates with existing identity management systems.
  6. Capability and Manifest Verification: Defines protocols for verifying agent capabilities, loaded models, active policies, and operational constraints. Establishes manifest formats and validation procedures for capability assurance.
  7. Provenance Audit and Logging Framework: Specifies audit trail generation, storage, and verification mechanisms for agent operations. Defines logging formats, retention policies, and cross-domain audit trail federation.
  8. Cross-Ecosystem Integration Patterns: Describes integration patterns with existing authorization systems, identity providers, and communication protocols. Provides guidance for retrofitting provenance assurance into deployed agent systems.
  9. Deployment Profiles and Trust Models: Defines deployment profiles ranging from lightweight development environments to high-assurance regulated systems. Specifies trust models, assurance levels, and configuration guidelines for different operational contexts.
  10. Security Considerations: Addresses security aspects of provenance tracking including privacy preservation, tamper resistance, and attack mitigation. Discusses threat models and security controls for provenance data.
  11. IANA Considerations: Specifies IANA registrations for new URI schemes, MIME types, and registry namespaces required by the framework.

  Write section 2: Terminology
  Summary: Defines key terms used throughout the framework including provenance chains, attestation levels, and agent identity primitives. Establishes consistent vocabulary for multi-stakeholder environments.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [requirement] Traceable Identity and Provenance: Requirement for establishing verifiable chains of identity and origin for AI agents. Enables tracking of agent creation, modification, and delegation relationships. (from draft-chen-ai-agent-auth-new-requirements)
  - [mechanism] AI Agent Manifest Attestation: A component of the attestation framework that verifies the models, tools, and policies currently loaded and active in an AI agent. This provides assurance about the agent's capabilities and constraints. (from draft-jiang-seat-dynamic-attestation)
  - [pattern] Agent Identity Preservation: Pattern for maintaining agent identity information throughout the transaction token lifecycle in A2A scenarios. Ensures agent provenance is tracked across distributed calls. (from draft-liu-oauth-a2a-profile)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 6749
  - RFC 7519
  - RFC 5280
  - RFC 9052
  - draft-chen-ai-agent-auth-new-requirements
  - draft-jiang-seat-dynamic-attestation
  - draft-liu-oauth-a2a-profile
  - draft-aap-oauth-profile

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **Agent Provenance Chain**: A verifiable sequence of records documenting an agent's identity, capabilities, delegations, and operational history from creation through current state
  - **Attestation Level**: A classification of the strength and scope of cryptographic and procedural evidence supporting agent identity and capability claims
  - **Capability Manifest**: A signed document describing an agent's current models, tools, policies, and operational constraints with cryptographic integrity protection
  - **Provenance Anchor**: A cryptographically verifiable root of trust that establishes the initial identity and capabilities of an agent at creation time
  - **Cross-Domain Provenance**: The preservation and verification of agent provenance information across different administrative domains, trust boundaries, and protocol ecosystems
  - **Audit Trail Federation**: The controlled sharing and verification of agent operational logs across multiple systems while preserving privacy and security constraints

  Follow IETF Internet-Draft conventions:
  - Formal, precise technical language
  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
  - Reference existing RFCs and drafts where relevant (use [RFCNNNN] format)
  - 3-6 paragraphs per section
  - Use the terminology definitions provided above consistently

  Write the section content only (no section number or title). Plain text.

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  The key words "MUST", "MUST NOT", "REQUIRED", "SHALL", "SHALL NOT", "SHOULD", "SHOULD NOT", "RECOMMENDED", "NOT RECOMMENDED", "MAY", and "OPTIONAL" in this document are to be interpreted as described in BCP 14 [RFC2119] [RFC8174] when, and only when, they appear in all capitals, as shown here.

  This document defines the following terms for use within the Agent Provenance Assurance Ecosystem (APAE) Framework:

  **Agent**: An autonomous software entity that acts on behalf of users, services, or other agents, typically incorporating AI/ML models for decision-making and task execution as defined in [draft-chen-ai-agent-auth-new-requirements].

  **Agent Identity Primitive**: A fundamental cryptographic construct (such as a public key, certificate, or distributed identifier) that serves as the basis for agent authentication and identity verification throughout the agent's lifecycle.

  **Agent Provenance Chain**: A chronologically ordered, cryptographically linked sequence of records that documents an agent's complete history including initial creation, identity establishment, capability modifications, delegation relationships, and operational activities. Each link in the chain MUST be verifiable and tamper-evident, forming an immutable audit trail from the agent's provenance anchor through its current operational state.

  **Attestation Level**: A standardized classification system that quantifies the strength, scope, and trustworthiness of evidence supporting agent identity and capability claims. Attestation levels range from basic self-assertions suitable for development environments to high-assurance cryptographic attestations meeting regulatory compliance requirements. Higher attestation levels require stronger cryptographic evidence, more rigorous validation procedures, and enhanced tamper-resistance mechanisms.

  **Capability Manifest**: A structured, digitally signed document that comprehensively describes an agent's current operational configuration including loaded AI/ML models, available tools and APIs, active behavioral policies, operational constraints, and security boundaries. As specified in [draft-jiang-seat-dynamic-attestation], capability manifests provide cryptographically verifiable assurance about an agent's actual capabilities and constraints at the time of attestation.

  **Cross-Domain Provenance**: The preservation, validation, and verification of agent provenance information as agents operate across heterogeneous administrative domains, trust boundaries, protocol ecosystems, and organizational jurisdictions. Cross-domain provenance ensures that provenance chains remain intact and verifiable even when agents interact with systems using different identity management frameworks, authorization protocols, or security models as described in [draft-liu-oauth-a2a-profile].

  **Delegation Chain**: A verifiable sequence of authorization grants and capability transfers that documents how operational authority and permissions flow from an originating principal (user, service, or agent) through intermediary agents to the currently acting agent. Each delegation in the chain MUST be cryptographically verifiable and include scope limitations, temporal constraints, and revocation mechanisms.

  **Operational Audit Trail**: A tamper-evident log of agent activities, decisions, and state changes that provides accountability and forensic capabilities for agent operations. Audit trails include sufficient detail to reconstruct agent behavior while preserving privacy and confidentiality requirements through selective disclosure and zero-knowledge proof mechanisms.

  **Provenance Anchor**: The cryptographically verifiable root of trust that establishes the foundational identity and initial capabilities of an agent at creation time. Provenance anchors serve as the starting point for all subsequent provenance chain entries and MUST be issued by trusted authorities with appropriate key management and certificate lifecycle processes as defined in [RFC5280].

  **Provenance Registry**: A distributed system that stores, indexes, and provides query interfaces for agent provenance information while maintaining appropriate access controls and privacy protections. Registries enable cross-domain provenance lookup, verification, and audit trail federation across organizational boundaries.

  **Trust Boundary**: A logical or physical demarcation point where different security domains, administrative authorities, or trust models intersect, requiring explicit validation and translation of provenance information to maintain chain integrity and verifiability.

  These terms are used consistently throughout this specification to ensure clarity and interoperability in multi-stakeholder environments deploying agent provenance assurance capabilities.


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  Write the following section of an Internet-Draft titled "Agent Provenance Assurance Ecosystem (APAE) Framework".

  Abstract: The proliferation of AI agents across distributed systems creates critical challenges for establishing verifiable chains of identity, capabilities, and operational history. This document defines the Agent Provenance Assurance Ecosystem (APAE) Framework, a comprehensive system for tracking, verifying, and assuring the provenance of AI agents throughout their lifecycle. The framework establishes a multi-layered architecture encompassing agent identity attestation, capability verification, operational audit trails, and cross-domain provenance tracking. APAE integrates with existing identity management systems, authorization protocols, and communication frameworks to provide end-to-end provenance assurance without disrupting current agent ecosystems. The framework supports both lightweight deployments for development environments and high-assurance configurations for regulated industries, enabling the same agent infrastructure to operate across varying trust requirements while maintaining verifiable provenance chains.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the growing need for agent provenance assurance in distributed AI systems. Establishes the scope of provenance tracking across agent creation, delegation, capability evolution, and operational history.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the framework including provenance chains, attestation levels, and agent identity primitives. Establishes consistent vocabulary for multi-stakeholder environments.
  3. Problem Statement and Requirements: Articulates the specific challenges in agent provenance tracking including delegation chains, capability verification, and cross-ecosystem interoperability. Defines functional and security requirements for the framework.
  4. APAE Architecture Overview: Presents the multi-layered APAE architecture including identity attestation, capability manifests, operational audit, and registry services. Defines the relationship between components and integration points.
  5. Agent Identity and Attestation Layer: Specifies mechanisms for establishing and verifying agent identity including cryptographic attestation, delegation chain validation, and identity preservation across transactions. Integrates with existing identity management systems.
  6. Capability and Manifest Verification: Defines protocols for verifying agent capabilities, loaded models, active policies, and operational constraints. Establishes manifest formats and validation procedures for capability assurance.
  7. Provenance Audit and Logging Framework: Specifies audit trail generation, storage, and verification mechanisms for agent operations. Defines logging formats, retention policies, and cross-domain audit trail federation.
  8. Cross-Ecosystem Integration Patterns: Describes integration patterns with existing authorization systems, identity providers, and communication protocols. Provides guidance for retrofitting provenance assurance into deployed agent systems.
  9. Deployment Profiles and Trust Models: Defines deployment profiles ranging from lightweight development environments to high-assurance regulated systems. Specifies trust models, assurance levels, and configuration guidelines for different operational contexts.
  10. Security Considerations: Addresses security aspects of provenance tracking including privacy preservation, tamper resistance, and attack mitigation. Discusses threat models and security controls for provenance data.
  11. IANA Considerations: Specifies IANA registrations for new URI schemes, MIME types, and registry namespaces required by the framework.

  Write section 3: Problem Statement and Requirements
  Summary: Articulates the specific challenges in agent provenance tracking including delegation chains, capability verification, and cross-ecosystem interoperability. Defines functional and security requirements for the framework.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [requirement] Traceable Identity and Provenance: Requirement for establishing verifiable chains of identity and origin for AI agents. Enables tracking of agent creation, modification, and delegation relationships. (from draft-chen-ai-agent-auth-new-requirements)
  - [profile] Agent Authorization Profile (AAP): An authorization profile that extends OAuth 2.0 and JWT with structured claims for autonomous AI agents. Enables systems to reason about agent identity, task context, operational constraints, delegation chains, and human oversight requirements. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [requirement] Human Oversight Requirements: Structured claims and validation patterns that specify when human oversight is required for agent actions. Enables enforcement of human-in-the-loop requirements at the authorization level. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [protocol] Cross-Domain Agent Identity Management: Protocol mechanisms for managing agent identities across different domains and systems using SCIM. Enables interoperability between identity providers and agentic applications without new protocol overhead. (from draft-abbey-scim-agent-extension)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 6749
  - RFC 7519
  - RFC 5280
  - RFC 9052
  - draft-chen-ai-agent-auth-new-requirements
  - draft-jiang-seat-dynamic-attestation
  - draft-liu-oauth-a2a-profile
  - draft-aap-oauth-profile

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **Agent Provenance Chain**: A verifiable sequence of records documenting an agent's identity, capabilities, delegations, and operational history from creation through current state
  - **Attestation Level**: A classification of the strength and scope of cryptographic and procedural evidence supporting agent identity and capability claims
  - **Capability Manifest**: A signed document describing an agent's current models, tools, policies, and operational constraints with cryptographic integrity protection
  - **Provenance Anchor**: A cryptographically verifiable root of trust that establishes the initial identity and capabilities of an agent at creation time
  - **Cross-Domain Provenance**: The preservation and verification of agent provenance information across different administrative domains, trust boundaries, and protocol ecosystems
  - **Audit Trail Federation**: The controlled sharing and verification of agent operational logs across multiple systems while preserving privacy and security constraints

  Follow IETF Internet-Draft conventions:
  - Formal, precise technical language
  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
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  The emergence of autonomous AI agents in distributed systems presents unprecedented challenges for establishing verifiable chains of identity, capabilities, and operational history. Unlike traditional software components with static configurations, AI agents exhibit dynamic behavior patterns, evolve their capabilities through learning and tool acquisition, and operate through complex delegation relationships that span multiple administrative domains. Current identity and authorization frameworks, while adequate for human users and simple service-to-service authentication, lack the semantic richness and temporal granularity required to track agent provenance across their full lifecycle. The absence of standardized provenance tracking mechanisms creates significant risks including unauthorized capability escalation, untraceable delegation chains, and inability to audit agent decision-making processes in regulated environments.

  Agent delegation presents particular challenges as agents frequently spawn sub-agents, delegate tasks to peer agents, or operate on behalf of other entities through complex authorization chains. Traditional OAuth 2.0 [RFC6749] delegation models assume relatively simple delegation relationships and static capability sets, whereas agent-to-agent delegation involves dynamic capability inheritance, constraint propagation, and context-dependent authorization decisions. The Agent Authorization Profile [draft-aap-oauth-profile] addresses some of these challenges through structured claims, but requires a comprehensive provenance framework to establish the trustworthiness of those claims across domain boundaries. Furthermore, agents may acquire new capabilities through model updates, tool integrations, or policy modifications during their operational lifetime, necessitating continuous provenance tracking rather than static identity attestation.

  Cross-ecosystem interoperability compounds these challenges as agents must operate across heterogeneous systems with varying trust models, identity providers, and security requirements. An agent created in one organization's development environment may later operate in a partner's production system or a regulated cloud service, each requiring different levels of provenance assurance and audit granularity. Existing identity management protocols like SCIM [draft-abbey-scim-agent-extension] provide mechanisms for agent identity synchronization, but lack the semantic frameworks necessary to verify capability claims and operational constraints across trust boundaries. The absence of standardized provenance interchange formats prevents comprehensive audit trails and limits the ability to establish end-to-end accountability for agent actions.

  The APAE framework MUST provide verifiable agent identity establishment and preservation mechanisms that support cryptographic attestation of agent creation, modification, and delegation events. The framework MUST enable tracking of capability evolution including model updates, tool acquisitions, and policy changes with tamper-evident audit trails. Agent delegation chains MUST be cryptographically verifiable with support for constraint inheritance and capability subset enforcement as specified in the authentication requirements for AI agents [draft-chen-ai-agent-auth-new-requirements]. The framework MUST support cross-domain provenance tracking that preserves verifiability while respecting privacy and security boundaries between administrative domains.

  The framework MUST integrate with existing OAuth 2.0 [RFC6749] and JWT [RFC7519] infrastructure without requiring protocol modifications to deployed systems. Human oversight requirements MUST be traceable through provenance chains with verifiable enforcement of human-in-the-loop constraints for sensitive operations. The framework MUST support multiple assurance levels ranging from lightweight development environments to high-assurance regulated deployments with appropriate cryptographic strength and audit granularity. Operational audit trails MUST provide sufficient detail for regulatory compliance while supporting privacy-preserving federation across organizational boundaries.

  Security requirements include protection against provenance tampering, replay attacks, and unauthorized capability escalation through cryptographic integrity mechanisms. The framework MUST provide defense against agent impersonation, delegation chain forgery, and capability manifest manipulation while maintaining acceptable performance characteristics for high-volume agent interactions. Privacy preservation MUST be supported through selective disclosure mechanisms and zero-knowledge proofs where full provenance transparency conflicts with confidentiality requirements. The framework MUST support revocation and recovery mechanisms for compromised agent identities while preserving historical audit trail integrity.


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  Write the following section of an Internet-Draft titled "Agent Provenance Assurance Ecosystem (APAE) Framework".

  Abstract: The proliferation of AI agents across distributed systems creates critical challenges for establishing verifiable chains of identity, capabilities, and operational history. This document defines the Agent Provenance Assurance Ecosystem (APAE) Framework, a comprehensive system for tracking, verifying, and assuring the provenance of AI agents throughout their lifecycle. The framework establishes a multi-layered architecture encompassing agent identity attestation, capability verification, operational audit trails, and cross-domain provenance tracking. APAE integrates with existing identity management systems, authorization protocols, and communication frameworks to provide end-to-end provenance assurance without disrupting current agent ecosystems. The framework supports both lightweight deployments for development environments and high-assurance configurations for regulated industries, enabling the same agent infrastructure to operate across varying trust requirements while maintaining verifiable provenance chains.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the growing need for agent provenance assurance in distributed AI systems. Establishes the scope of provenance tracking across agent creation, delegation, capability evolution, and operational history.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the framework including provenance chains, attestation levels, and agent identity primitives. Establishes consistent vocabulary for multi-stakeholder environments.
  3. Problem Statement and Requirements: Articulates the specific challenges in agent provenance tracking including delegation chains, capability verification, and cross-ecosystem interoperability. Defines functional and security requirements for the framework.
  4. APAE Architecture Overview: Presents the multi-layered APAE architecture including identity attestation, capability manifests, operational audit, and registry services. Defines the relationship between components and integration points.
  5. Agent Identity and Attestation Layer: Specifies mechanisms for establishing and verifying agent identity including cryptographic attestation, delegation chain validation, and identity preservation across transactions. Integrates with existing identity management systems.
  6. Capability and Manifest Verification: Defines protocols for verifying agent capabilities, loaded models, active policies, and operational constraints. Establishes manifest formats and validation procedures for capability assurance.
  7. Provenance Audit and Logging Framework: Specifies audit trail generation, storage, and verification mechanisms for agent operations. Defines logging formats, retention policies, and cross-domain audit trail federation.
  8. Cross-Ecosystem Integration Patterns: Describes integration patterns with existing authorization systems, identity providers, and communication protocols. Provides guidance for retrofitting provenance assurance into deployed agent systems.
  9. Deployment Profiles and Trust Models: Defines deployment profiles ranging from lightweight development environments to high-assurance regulated systems. Specifies trust models, assurance levels, and configuration guidelines for different operational contexts.
  10. Security Considerations: Addresses security aspects of provenance tracking including privacy preservation, tamper resistance, and attack mitigation. Discusses threat models and security controls for provenance data.
  11. IANA Considerations: Specifies IANA registrations for new URI schemes, MIME types, and registry namespaces required by the framework.

  Write section 4: APAE Architecture Overview
  Summary: Presents the multi-layered APAE architecture including identity attestation, capability manifests, operational audit, and registry services. Defines the relationship between components and integration points.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [mechanism] AI Agent Manifest Attestation: A component of the attestation framework that verifies the models, tools, and policies currently loaded and active in an AI agent. This provides assurance about the agent's capabilities and constraints. (from draft-jiang-seat-dynamic-attestation)
  - [mechanism] Ecosystem Registries: Registry mechanism for resolving agent URIs to concrete endpoints within specific ecosystems. Provides lookup and discovery services for agent addressing. (from draft-narvaneni-agent-uri)
  - [architecture] Notary Agent: A critical component that logs telephone number associations and claims through verifiable transparency mechanisms. It records claims and their provenance to enhance transparency and accountability. (from draft-wendt-stir-vesper)
  - [mechanism] Working Memory: A structured context management system that maintains state and intermediate results across multi-step workflows. Provides shared memory primitives for collaborative agent processes. (from draft-agent-gw)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 6749
  - RFC 7519
  - RFC 5280
  - RFC 9052
  - draft-chen-ai-agent-auth-new-requirements
  - draft-jiang-seat-dynamic-attestation
  - draft-liu-oauth-a2a-profile
  - draft-aap-oauth-profile

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **Agent Provenance Chain**: A verifiable sequence of records documenting an agent's identity, capabilities, delegations, and operational history from creation through current state
  - **Attestation Level**: A classification of the strength and scope of cryptographic and procedural evidence supporting agent identity and capability claims
  - **Capability Manifest**: A signed document describing an agent's current models, tools, policies, and operational constraints with cryptographic integrity protection
  - **Provenance Anchor**: A cryptographically verifiable root of trust that establishes the initial identity and capabilities of an agent at creation time
  - **Cross-Domain Provenance**: The preservation and verification of agent provenance information across different administrative domains, trust boundaries, and protocol ecosystems
  - **Audit Trail Federation**: The controlled sharing and verification of agent operational logs across multiple systems while preserving privacy and security constraints

  Follow IETF Internet-Draft conventions:
  - Formal, precise technical language
  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
  - Reference existing RFCs and drafts where relevant (use [RFCNNNN] format)
  - 3-6 paragraphs per section
  - Use the terminology definitions provided above consistently

  Write the section content only (no section number or title). Plain text.

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  The Agent Provenance Assurance Ecosystem (APAE) Framework employs a multi-layered architecture designed to provide comprehensive provenance tracking while maintaining compatibility with existing agent infrastructures. The architecture consists of four primary layers: the Identity Attestation Layer, the Capability and Manifest Verification Layer, the Provenance Audit and Logging Layer, and the Registry and Discovery Layer. Each layer operates independently while providing well-defined interfaces for inter-layer communication and data exchange. This modular design enables selective deployment of framework components based on specific operational requirements and trust models, allowing organizations to implement provenance assurance incrementally without disrupting existing agent ecosystems.

  The Identity Attestation Layer serves as the foundational trust anchor for the APAE framework, establishing and maintaining verifiable agent identities throughout their operational lifecycle. This layer implements cryptographic attestation mechanisms compatible with existing identity management systems as specified in [RFC6749] and emerging agent authentication requirements outlined in [draft-chen-ai-agent-auth-new-requirements]. Agent identities are established through Provenance Anchors that create immutable cryptographic bindings between agent instances and their initial capability sets. The layer maintains delegation chains that preserve identity continuity across agent spawning, capability updates, and cross-domain transfers, ensuring that each agent's lineage remains verifiable regardless of operational complexity or administrative boundaries.

  The Capability and Manifest Verification Layer implements the AI Agent Manifest Attestation mechanism to provide continuous assurance of agent capabilities and operational constraints. This layer generates and validates Capability Manifests that cryptographically bind agent identities to their current models, tools, policies, and Working Memory configurations as described in [draft-jiang-seat-dynamic-attestation]. Manifest verification occurs through a combination of static analysis and runtime attestation, ensuring that declared capabilities match actual agent implementations. The layer integrates with authorization frameworks defined in [draft-liu-oauth-a2a-profile] to enforce capability-based access controls and prevent agents from exceeding their declared operational boundaries.

  The Provenance Audit and Logging Layer captures comprehensive operational histories through tamper-evident audit trails that document agent actions, decisions, and state transitions. This layer implements Audit Trail Federation mechanisms that enable secure sharing of provenance information across administrative domains while preserving privacy and confidentiality requirements. The logging framework supports both real-time audit streaming for high-assurance environments and batch processing for performance-sensitive deployments. Audit records are cryptographically linked to agent identities and capability manifests, creating verifiable chains of operational evidence that support compliance, debugging, and security analysis requirements.

  The Registry and Discovery Layer provides the infrastructure services necessary for cross-ecosystem provenance verification and agent lifecycle management. This layer implements Ecosystem Registries that resolve agent identifiers to concrete endpoints while maintaining provenance metadata for discovery and verification operations. The registry services support hierarchical trust models that enable both centralized and federated deployment patterns, allowing organizations to maintain local control over agent registration while participating in broader provenance ecosystems. Integration with existing DNS and PKI infrastructure ensures compatibility with current internet protocols while providing the specialized services required for agent provenance assurance.

  Component integration occurs through standardized APIs that abstract the complexity of provenance operations from agent implementations and management systems. The framework defines integration points with existing OAuth 2.0 authorization servers [RFC6749], JWT token validation systems [RFC7519], and X.509 certificate authorities [RFC5280] to leverage established trust infrastructure. Cross-layer communication employs CBOR Web Token (CWT) formats [RFC9052] for efficient provenance data exchange, while maintaining compatibility with JSON-based systems through bidirectional transformation protocols. This integration approach enables the APAE framework to operate as both a standalone provenance system and as an enhancement layer for existing agent infrastructures, supporting gradual adoption paths that minimize deployment risk and operational disruption.


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  Write the following section of an Internet-Draft titled "Agent Provenance Assurance Ecosystem (APAE) Framework".

  Abstract: The proliferation of AI agents across distributed systems creates critical challenges for establishing verifiable chains of identity, capabilities, and operational history. This document defines the Agent Provenance Assurance Ecosystem (APAE) Framework, a comprehensive system for tracking, verifying, and assuring the provenance of AI agents throughout their lifecycle. The framework establishes a multi-layered architecture encompassing agent identity attestation, capability verification, operational audit trails, and cross-domain provenance tracking. APAE integrates with existing identity management systems, authorization protocols, and communication frameworks to provide end-to-end provenance assurance without disrupting current agent ecosystems. The framework supports both lightweight deployments for development environments and high-assurance configurations for regulated industries, enabling the same agent infrastructure to operate across varying trust requirements while maintaining verifiable provenance chains.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the growing need for agent provenance assurance in distributed AI systems. Establishes the scope of provenance tracking across agent creation, delegation, capability evolution, and operational history.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the framework including provenance chains, attestation levels, and agent identity primitives. Establishes consistent vocabulary for multi-stakeholder environments.
  3. Problem Statement and Requirements: Articulates the specific challenges in agent provenance tracking including delegation chains, capability verification, and cross-ecosystem interoperability. Defines functional and security requirements for the framework.
  4. APAE Architecture Overview: Presents the multi-layered APAE architecture including identity attestation, capability manifests, operational audit, and registry services. Defines the relationship between components and integration points.
  5. Agent Identity and Attestation Layer: Specifies mechanisms for establishing and verifying agent identity including cryptographic attestation, delegation chain validation, and identity preservation across transactions. Integrates with existing identity management systems.
  6. Capability and Manifest Verification: Defines protocols for verifying agent capabilities, loaded models, active policies, and operational constraints. Establishes manifest formats and validation procedures for capability assurance.
  7. Provenance Audit and Logging Framework: Specifies audit trail generation, storage, and verification mechanisms for agent operations. Defines logging formats, retention policies, and cross-domain audit trail federation.
  8. Cross-Ecosystem Integration Patterns: Describes integration patterns with existing authorization systems, identity providers, and communication protocols. Provides guidance for retrofitting provenance assurance into deployed agent systems.
  9. Deployment Profiles and Trust Models: Defines deployment profiles ranging from lightweight development environments to high-assurance regulated systems. Specifies trust models, assurance levels, and configuration guidelines for different operational contexts.
  10. Security Considerations: Addresses security aspects of provenance tracking including privacy preservation, tamper resistance, and attack mitigation. Discusses threat models and security controls for provenance data.
  11. IANA Considerations: Specifies IANA registrations for new URI schemes, MIME types, and registry namespaces required by the framework.

  Write section 5: Agent Identity and Attestation Layer
  Summary: Specifies mechanisms for establishing and verifying agent identity including cryptographic attestation, delegation chain validation, and identity preservation across transactions. Integrates with existing identity management systems.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [pattern] Agent Identity Preservation: Pattern for maintaining agent identity information throughout the transaction token lifecycle in A2A scenarios. Ensures agent provenance is tracked across distributed calls. (from draft-liu-oauth-a2a-profile)
  - [mechanism] Structured Claims for Agent Context: Standardized JWT claims that capture agent identity, task context, and operational constraints in machine-readable format. Allows authorization systems to make context-aware decisions for AI agents. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)
  - [mechanism] Agent Delegation Chain Validation: Validation rules for tracking and verifying delegation chains when AI agents act on behalf of humans or other agents. Ensures proper authorization inheritance and accountability. (from draft-aap-oauth-profile)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 6749
  - RFC 7519
  - RFC 5280
  - RFC 9052
  - draft-chen-ai-agent-auth-new-requirements
  - draft-jiang-seat-dynamic-attestation
  - draft-liu-oauth-a2a-profile
  - draft-aap-oauth-profile

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **Agent Provenance Chain**: A verifiable sequence of records documenting an agent's identity, capabilities, delegations, and operational history from creation through current state
  - **Attestation Level**: A classification of the strength and scope of cryptographic and procedural evidence supporting agent identity and capability claims
  - **Capability Manifest**: A signed document describing an agent's current models, tools, policies, and operational constraints with cryptographic integrity protection
  - **Provenance Anchor**: A cryptographically verifiable root of trust that establishes the initial identity and capabilities of an agent at creation time
  - **Cross-Domain Provenance**: The preservation and verification of agent provenance information across different administrative domains, trust boundaries, and protocol ecosystems
  - **Audit Trail Federation**: The controlled sharing and verification of agent operational logs across multiple systems while preserving privacy and security constraints

  Follow IETF Internet-Draft conventions:
  - Formal, precise technical language
  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
  - Reference existing RFCs and drafts where relevant (use [RFCNNNN] format)
  - 3-6 paragraphs per section
  - Use the terminology definitions provided above consistently

  Write the section content only (no section number or title). Plain text.

response_json:
  The Agent Identity and Attestation Layer forms the foundational trust anchor for the APAE framework by establishing cryptographically verifiable agent identities and maintaining their integrity throughout distributed operations. This layer defines mechanisms for creating immutable Provenance Anchors at agent instantiation, enabling subsequent verification of agent authenticity and delegation chains across administrative boundaries. The attestation mechanisms MUST support multiple trust models ranging from self-signed certificates for development environments to hardware-backed attestation for high-assurance deployments, ensuring consistent identity semantics while accommodating diverse operational requirements.

  Agent identity establishment begins with the creation of a cryptographic identity pair and corresponding Provenance Anchor that binds the agent's initial state, capabilities, and authorized delegation scope. The Provenance Anchor MUST include the agent's public key, creation timestamp, initial Capability Manifest hash, and attestation metadata as defined in [RFC5280] certificate extensions. For agents created through delegation, the Provenance Anchor MUST reference the parent agent's identity and include a delegation certificate chain as specified in Section 4.3 of [draft-aap-oauth-profile]. The attestation layer SHOULD integrate with existing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems and identity providers to leverage established trust relationships while maintaining agent-specific provenance requirements.

  Identity preservation across transactions requires embedding agent identity information within protocol tokens to maintain provenance visibility throughout distributed agent interactions. Following the patterns established in [draft-liu-oauth-a2a-profile], the attestation layer MUST encode agent identity claims within JWT tokens [RFC7519] using structured claims that capture agent context, delegation chains, and operational constraints. The "sub" claim MUST identify the agent using a stable identifier, while custom claims including "agent_id", "delegation_chain", and "capability_hash" provide machine-readable context for authorization decisions. Token validation procedures MUST verify both the cryptographic integrity of the token and the validity of embedded delegation chains against current agent registry state.

  Delegation chain validation ensures that agents acting on behalf of humans or other agents maintain verifiable authorization inheritance throughout multi-hop delegation scenarios. The attestation layer MUST implement validation rules that verify each delegation link's cryptographic signature, temporal validity, and scope constraints as defined in Section 5.2 of [draft-aap-oauth-profile]. Validation procedures MUST check that each delegation in the chain is properly authorized by its parent and that the cumulative delegation scope does not exceed the original authorization grant. For cross-domain delegations, the layer MUST support federation mechanisms that enable delegation chain verification across different administrative domains while preserving local policy enforcement.

  Integration with existing identity management systems requires protocol adapters that bridge APAE agent identity concepts with established authentication and authorization frameworks including OAuth 2.0 [RFC6749], SAML, and enterprise identity providers. The attestation layer MUST provide standardized interfaces for identity provider integration that preserve agent provenance information while leveraging existing user directories and policy engines. For environments requiring hardware-backed attestation, the layer SHOULD integrate with Trusted Platform Module (TPM) attestation mechanisms and secure enclave technologies to provide cryptographic proof of agent execution environment integrity as specified in [draft-jiang-seat-dynamic-attestation].

  The attestation layer maintains agent identity lifecycle management including identity renewal, revocation, and migration scenarios that preserve provenance chain integrity across operational changes. Identity renewal procedures MUST generate new cryptographic material while maintaining linkage to previous identity states through signed transition records. Revocation mechanisms MUST support both immediate revocation for security incidents and scheduled revocation for planned agent retirement, with appropriate notification to dependent systems. For agent migration scenarios, the layer MUST provide protocols for securely transferring agent identity and associated provenance data between execution environments while maintaining cryptographic integrity and audit trail continuity.


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  Write the following section of an Internet-Draft titled "Agent Provenance Assurance Ecosystem (APAE) Framework".

  Abstract: The proliferation of AI agents across distributed systems creates critical challenges for establishing verifiable chains of identity, capabilities, and operational history. This document defines the Agent Provenance Assurance Ecosystem (APAE) Framework, a comprehensive system for tracking, verifying, and assuring the provenance of AI agents throughout their lifecycle. The framework establishes a multi-layered architecture encompassing agent identity attestation, capability verification, operational audit trails, and cross-domain provenance tracking. APAE integrates with existing identity management systems, authorization protocols, and communication frameworks to provide end-to-end provenance assurance without disrupting current agent ecosystems. The framework supports both lightweight deployments for development environments and high-assurance configurations for regulated industries, enabling the same agent infrastructure to operate across varying trust requirements while maintaining verifiable provenance chains.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the growing need for agent provenance assurance in distributed AI systems. Establishes the scope of provenance tracking across agent creation, delegation, capability evolution, and operational history.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the framework including provenance chains, attestation levels, and agent identity primitives. Establishes consistent vocabulary for multi-stakeholder environments.
  3. Problem Statement and Requirements: Articulates the specific challenges in agent provenance tracking including delegation chains, capability verification, and cross-ecosystem interoperability. Defines functional and security requirements for the framework.
  4. APAE Architecture Overview: Presents the multi-layered APAE architecture including identity attestation, capability manifests, operational audit, and registry services. Defines the relationship between components and integration points.
  5. Agent Identity and Attestation Layer: Specifies mechanisms for establishing and verifying agent identity including cryptographic attestation, delegation chain validation, and identity preservation across transactions. Integrates with existing identity management systems.
  6. Capability and Manifest Verification: Defines protocols for verifying agent capabilities, loaded models, active policies, and operational constraints. Establishes manifest formats and validation procedures for capability assurance.
  7. Provenance Audit and Logging Framework: Specifies audit trail generation, storage, and verification mechanisms for agent operations. Defines logging formats, retention policies, and cross-domain audit trail federation.
  8. Cross-Ecosystem Integration Patterns: Describes integration patterns with existing authorization systems, identity providers, and communication protocols. Provides guidance for retrofitting provenance assurance into deployed agent systems.
  9. Deployment Profiles and Trust Models: Defines deployment profiles ranging from lightweight development environments to high-assurance regulated systems. Specifies trust models, assurance levels, and configuration guidelines for different operational contexts.
  10. Security Considerations: Addresses security aspects of provenance tracking including privacy preservation, tamper resistance, and attack mitigation. Discusses threat models and security controls for provenance data.
  11. IANA Considerations: Specifies IANA registrations for new URI schemes, MIME types, and registry namespaces required by the framework.

  Write section 6: Capability and Manifest Verification
  Summary: Defines protocols for verifying agent capabilities, loaded models, active policies, and operational constraints. Establishes manifest formats and validation procedures for capability assurance.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [mechanism] Built-in Prioritization for Agent Communication: Utilizes MOQT's prioritization mechanisms to manage different types of agent messages and data streams. Ensures critical agent communication takes precedence over less important traffic. (from draft-a2a-moqt-transport)
  - [mechanism] Oracle-free Agent Evaluation: An evaluation mechanism that assesses agent performance and capabilities without relying on external ground truth oracles. Enables autonomous agent quality assessment in dynamic environments. (from draft-agent-gw)
  - [pattern] Capability-based Discovery: Agents discover each other based on their capabilities rather than network addresses or locations. This semantic discovery mechanism enables functional matching of agent abilities. (from draft-ainp-protocol)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 6749
  - RFC 7519
  - RFC 5280
  - RFC 9052
  - draft-chen-ai-agent-auth-new-requirements
  - draft-jiang-seat-dynamic-attestation
  - draft-liu-oauth-a2a-profile
  - draft-aap-oauth-profile

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **Agent Provenance Chain**: A verifiable sequence of records documenting an agent's identity, capabilities, delegations, and operational history from creation through current state
  - **Attestation Level**: A classification of the strength and scope of cryptographic and procedural evidence supporting agent identity and capability claims
  - **Capability Manifest**: A signed document describing an agent's current models, tools, policies, and operational constraints with cryptographic integrity protection
  - **Provenance Anchor**: A cryptographically verifiable root of trust that establishes the initial identity and capabilities of an agent at creation time
  - **Cross-Domain Provenance**: The preservation and verification of agent provenance information across different administrative domains, trust boundaries, and protocol ecosystems
  - **Audit Trail Federation**: The controlled sharing and verification of agent operational logs across multiple systems while preserving privacy and security constraints

  Follow IETF Internet-Draft conventions:
  - Formal, precise technical language
  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
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  - Use the terminology definitions provided above consistently

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  The APAE framework establishes comprehensive mechanisms for verifying agent capabilities, loaded models, active policies, and operational constraints through structured capability manifests and cryptographic validation procedures. Agents MUST maintain up-to-date capability manifests that accurately reflect their current operational state, including all loaded models, available tools, active security policies, and operational constraints. These manifests serve as authoritative declarations of agent capabilities that can be independently verified by other agents, infrastructure components, and human operators. The framework supports both static capability declarations established at agent creation time and dynamic capability updates that reflect runtime changes to agent configuration.

  Capability manifests MUST be structured as JSON documents conforming to a standardized schema that includes sections for model identification, tool descriptions, policy specifications, and operational metadata. Each manifest MUST include cryptographic signatures from the agent's identity key as defined in Section 5, enabling verification of manifest authenticity and integrity. The manifest format incorporates semantic capability descriptions that support capability-based discovery mechanisms, allowing agents to locate and interact with other agents based on functional requirements rather than network topology. Manifests MAY include capability hierarchies and dependency relationships that describe how complex capabilities are composed from simpler primitives, enabling fine-grained capability matching and verification.

  The framework defines validation procedures that enable both local and remote verification of agent capabilities through multiple assurance mechanisms. Agents MUST implement self-attestation procedures that generate cryptographic proofs of their current capability state, including verification that loaded models match declared specifications and that active policies are properly enforced. The framework supports oracle-free evaluation mechanisms that allow agents to demonstrate their capabilities through standardized test interactions without requiring external ground truth verification systems. For higher assurance levels, the framework MAY utilize remote attestation procedures where trusted third parties verify agent capabilities through controlled testing environments or hardware-based attestation mechanisms.

  Capability verification integrates with the APAE audit framework to maintain comprehensive records of capability changes and verification events throughout an agent's operational lifecycle. All capability updates MUST be logged to the provenance audit trail with cryptographic timestamps and verification evidence. The framework supports incremental capability verification where only modified capabilities require re-validation, reducing computational overhead while maintaining security properties. Verification procedures MUST account for capability delegation scenarios where agents operate with restricted or derived capabilities from their base configuration, ensuring that delegation constraints are properly enforced and documented.

  The framework establishes integration patterns with existing authorization and policy systems through standardized capability assertion formats compatible with OAuth 2.0 scopes [RFC6749] and JWT claims [RFC7519]. Capability manifests MAY be embedded in access tokens or presented as separate attestation documents depending on the integration requirements of the target system. The framework supports prioritization mechanisms that ensure critical capability verification traffic receives appropriate network and processing priority, particularly in high-throughput agent communication scenarios. Capability verification procedures MUST preserve privacy by supporting selective disclosure of capability information while maintaining the ability to verify relevant capabilities for specific interactions.


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  Write the following section of an Internet-Draft titled "Agent Provenance Assurance Ecosystem (APAE) Framework".

  Abstract: The proliferation of AI agents across distributed systems creates critical challenges for establishing verifiable chains of identity, capabilities, and operational history. This document defines the Agent Provenance Assurance Ecosystem (APAE) Framework, a comprehensive system for tracking, verifying, and assuring the provenance of AI agents throughout their lifecycle. The framework establishes a multi-layered architecture encompassing agent identity attestation, capability verification, operational audit trails, and cross-domain provenance tracking. APAE integrates with existing identity management systems, authorization protocols, and communication frameworks to provide end-to-end provenance assurance without disrupting current agent ecosystems. The framework supports both lightweight deployments for development environments and high-assurance configurations for regulated industries, enabling the same agent infrastructure to operate across varying trust requirements while maintaining verifiable provenance chains.

  Full outline:
  1. Introduction: Introduces the growing need for agent provenance assurance in distributed AI systems. Establishes the scope of provenance tracking across agent creation, delegation, capability evolution, and operational history.
  2. Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the framework including provenance chains, attestation levels, and agent identity primitives. Establishes consistent vocabulary for multi-stakeholder environments.
  3. Problem Statement and Requirements: Articulates the specific challenges in agent provenance tracking including delegation chains, capability verification, and cross-ecosystem interoperability. Defines functional and security requirements for the framework.
  4. APAE Architecture Overview: Presents the multi-layered APAE architecture including identity attestation, capability manifests, operational audit, and registry services. Defines the relationship between components and integration points.
  5. Agent Identity and Attestation Layer: Specifies mechanisms for establishing and verifying agent identity including cryptographic attestation, delegation chain validation, and identity preservation across transactions. Integrates with existing identity management systems.
  6. Capability and Manifest Verification: Defines protocols for verifying agent capabilities, loaded models, active policies, and operational constraints. Establishes manifest formats and validation procedures for capability assurance.
  7. Provenance Audit and Logging Framework: Specifies audit trail generation, storage, and verification mechanisms for agent operations. Defines logging formats, retention policies, and cross-domain audit trail federation.
  8. Cross-Ecosystem Integration Patterns: Describes integration patterns with existing authorization systems, identity providers, and communication protocols. Provides guidance for retrofitting provenance assurance into deployed agent systems.
  9. Deployment Profiles and Trust Models: Defines deployment profiles ranging from lightweight development environments to high-assurance regulated systems. Specifies trust models, assurance levels, and configuration guidelines for different operational contexts.
  10. Security Considerations: Addresses security aspects of provenance tracking including privacy preservation, tamper resistance, and attack mitigation. Discusses threat models and security controls for provenance data.
  11. IANA Considerations: Specifies IANA registrations for new URI schemes, MIME types, and registry namespaces required by the framework.

  Write section 7: Provenance Audit and Logging Framework
  Summary: Specifies audit trail generation, storage, and verification mechanisms for agent operations. Defines logging formats, retention policies, and cross-domain audit trail federation.

  ## Relevant Ideas to Incorporate
  - [mechanism] QUIC-based Publish/Subscribe for AI Agents: Uses MOQT's publish/subscribe messaging pattern to support AI agent discovery, negotiation, and collaboration workflows. Provides efficient real-time communication primitives specifically designed for agent-to-agent interactions. (from draft-a2a-moqt-transport)
  - [architecture] Agent Communication Gateway (Agent-GW): A unified infrastructure hub that serves as an intermediary for agent-to-agent and agent-to-legacy system communication. Acts as a protocol adaptation and routing layer for multi-agent collaboration. (from draft-agent-gw)
  - [mechanism] Automated Protocol Adaptation: A mechanism that automatically translates between different agent communication protocols and legacy system interfaces. Enables interoperability without manual protocol mapping. (from draft-agent-gw)

  ## RFC References to Cite
  - RFC 2119
  - RFC 8174
  - RFC 6749
  - RFC 7519
  - RFC 5280
  - RFC 9052
  - draft-chen-ai-agent-auth-new-requirements
  - draft-jiang-seat-dynamic-attestation
  - draft-liu-oauth-a2a-profile
  - draft-aap-oauth-profile

  ## Cross-References to Sister Drafts
  (none — this is the first draft in the family)

  ## Terminology
  - **Agent Provenance Chain**: A verifiable sequence of records documenting an agent's identity, capabilities, delegations, and operational history from creation through current state
  - **Attestation Level**: A classification of the strength and scope of cryptographic and procedural evidence supporting agent identity and capability claims
  - **Capability Manifest**: A signed document describing an agent's current models, tools, policies, and operational constraints with cryptographic integrity protection
  - **Provenance Anchor**: A cryptographically verifiable root of trust that establishes the initial identity and capabilities of an agent at creation time
  - **Cross-Domain Provenance**: The preservation and verification of agent provenance information across different administrative domains, trust boundaries, and protocol ecosystems
  - **Audit Trail Federation**: The controlled sharing and verification of agent operational logs across multiple systems while preserving privacy and security constraints

  Follow IETF Internet-Draft conventions:
  - Formal, precise technical language
  - Use RFC 2119 keywords (MUST, SHOULD, MAY) where appropriate
  - Reference existing RFCs and drafts where relevant (use [RFCNNNN] format)
  - 3-6 paragraphs per section
  - Use the terminology definitions provided above consistently

  Write the section content only (no section number or title). Plain text.

response_json:
  The provenance audit and logging framework establishes comprehensive mechanisms for recording, storing, and verifying the operational history of AI agents throughout their lifecycle. This framework builds upon the identity attestation and capability verification layers to create tamper-evident audit trails that preserve agent provenance across administrative domains and protocol boundaries. The audit framework integrates with existing logging infrastructure while providing specialized capabilities for agent-specific events including delegation chains, capability modifications, and cross-domain interactions.

  Agent operations MUST generate structured audit records using a standardized format that includes cryptographic integrity protection and temporal ordering guarantees. Each audit record contains the agent identity from the attestation layer, operation type, relevant capability manifest references, timestamp with cryptographic time-binding, and operation-specific metadata. The audit record format builds upon JSON Web Signature [RFC7515] structures to ensure cryptographic integrity while maintaining human readability for operational troubleshooting. Records MUST include sufficient context to reconstruct the agent's state and decision-making process at the time of the logged operation, enabling comprehensive provenance verification.

  The framework defines multiple audit trail storage models to accommodate different deployment profiles and trust requirements. Local audit storage provides high-performance logging for single-domain deployments, while distributed audit architectures enable cross-domain provenance tracking through secure federation protocols. Audit trails MAY be stored in blockchain-based systems for maximum tamper resistance, traditional database systems with cryptographic integrity checking, or hybrid approaches that balance performance and assurance requirements. The storage layer MUST implement retention policies that comply with regulatory requirements while supporting efficient querying and verification operations across potentially large audit datasets.

  Cross-domain audit trail federation enables provenance tracking as agents operate across multiple systems and administrative boundaries. The federation protocol builds upon the Agent Communication Gateway architecture [draft-agent-gw] to establish secure channels for audit trail sharing while preserving privacy and confidentiality constraints. Federation participants MUST implement access control policies that govern which audit information can be shared across domain boundaries, ensuring that sensitive operational details remain protected while enabling necessary provenance verification. The federation protocol supports both real-time audit streaming for active monitoring and batch synchronization for historical audit trail reconstruction.

  Audit trail verification mechanisms provide cryptographic assurance of audit record integrity and completeness across distributed storage systems. Verification protocols MUST detect tampering, insertion attacks, and selective deletion of audit records while providing efficient proof generation for compliance reporting. The framework integrates with QUIC-based publish/subscribe systems [draft-a2a-moqt-transport] to enable real-time audit verification and alerting when provenance violations are detected. Verification results are themselves logged to create a complete audit chain that can demonstrate the integrity of the provenance tracking system to external auditors and regulatory authorities.

  The audit framework defines standard retention policies and archival procedures that balance operational requirements with storage efficiency and regulatory compliance. Short-term audit data SHOULD be stored with high availability and low latency access to support real-time monitoring and incident response, while long-term archival systems focus on integrity preservation and cost-effective storage. Automated policy enforcement ensures that audit data transitions through appropriate lifecycle stages while maintaining cryptographic integrity and chain-of-custody documentation required for legal and regulatory purposes.


