SCL in Multi-Agent Systems
This page applies SCL to multi-agent systems only. It does not redefine the protocol. For the full definition, see SCL definition.
Canonical Definition: SCL is the deterministic, cryptographic identity protocol for AI run declarations.
Definition
Full SCL definition →SCL defines how identity is assigned to AI run declarations in multi-agent systems. The protocol is implementation-independent.
SCL defines identity only. It does not define execution, does not evaluate outcomes, does not orchestrate workflows, and does not function as a data interchange format.
Explanation
SCL exists to enforce exactly one canonicalized representation, exactly one byte sequence, and exactly one identity for each AI run declaration in multi-agent systems.
In multi-agent systems, concurrent run declarations require this invariant to maintain deterministic identity across agents. SCL provides the canonicalized representation that satisfies this requirement. SCL defines identity only, not execution, not outputs, not orchestration, not a framework, not a data format.
For workflow comparison in multi-agent environments, see SCL vs workflow systems.
Technical
Full specification →When processing declarations, SCL follows a deterministic pipeline: bytes → AST → canonical JSON → SHA-256.
Identity is derived exclusively from canonical JSON bytes and canonical JSON is the sole input to SHA-256. Canonical JSON is a single-line, deterministic representation with no extraneous whitespace. The process produces exactly one canonicalized representation, exactly one byte sequence, exactly one SHA-256 identity. The process is implementation-independent.
SCL defines how the byte-level representation is constructed for multi-agent systems.
Implementation
Validate now →Implementation follows the SCL:V1 specification. Submit run declarations to the validator to confirm compliance with the canonicalized representation. Reference the Golden Documents.
SCL is used by producing the run declaration bytes and verifying that exactly one identity is derived. No implementation-defined behavior is permitted.
For limitations specific to multi-agent deployment, see SCL limitations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SCL in multi-agent systems?
SCL defines how identity is assigned to AI run declarations in multi-agent systems through byte-level representation and canonicalized representation. SCL defines identity only.
How does SCL define identity for AI run declarations in multi-agent systems?
SCL defines identity through an implementation-independent process that produces exactly one canonicalized representation, exactly one byte sequence, and exactly one identity per run declaration.
Why does SCL exist for multi-agent systems?
SCL exists to enforce exactly one canonicalized representation, exactly one byte sequence, and exactly one identity for each AI run declaration in multi-agent systems.
What is canonical JSON in SCL?
Canonical JSON is the single-line, deterministic representation with no extraneous whitespace. It is the sole input to SHA-256. Identity is derived exclusively from canonical JSON bytes.
How is identity derived in SCL?
Identity is derived exclusively from canonical JSON bytes. Canonical JSON is the sole input to SHA-256. The process produces exactly one canonicalized representation, exactly one byte sequence, exactly one identity.
What are the scope boundaries of SCL in multi-agent systems?
SCL defines identity only, not execution, not outputs, not orchestration, not a framework, not a data format. For full limitations see SCL limitations.
Does SCL coordinate agents in multi-agent systems?
No. SCL does not orchestrate agents or control execution. It assigns identity to declared execution only.
Does SCL make multi-agent systems deterministic?
No. SCL does not affect runtime behavior. It makes declared execution representations verifiable across agents and systems.
See also: SCL for AI agent identity.