Getting Started

Getting Started with AgentForge™

AgentForge™ is designed to be simple to adopt, even if you are building your very first agent project. This guide walks you through the essential steps—from setting up your folders to creating your first agent definition.

The entire framework is built around clarity, repeatability, and long-term organization. You can start small, learn the flow, and expand at your own pace.

Step 1: Create the Project Folder Structure

Create the following folders in your storage location (Google Drive is recommended):

AgentForge/
│
├── A – Agents
├── B – Storage
├── C – Documents
├── D – Special Media
├── E – Outputs
└── F – Integrations

Each folder has a clear purpose:

• A – Agents: Definitions, prompts, behaviors, instructions
• B – Storage: Long-term assets, data files, backups
• C – Documents: Standards, specs, design drafts, references
• D – Special Media: Images, diagrams, icons, audio
• E – Outputs: Articles, reports, generated artifacts
• F – Integrations: API notes, scripts, connection details

Step 2: Add Your First Project Files

Create these three files in the C – Documents folder:

• AgentForge One-Pager: The framework overview
• Standards v1.0 Outline: Current working rules
• Commands Reference: The communication patterns

These will grow over time as you refine your workflow.

Step 3: Create Your First Agent

Inside the A – Agents folder, create a file for your first agent, such as:

root_agent.md

Use this template to get started:

# Root Agent (v0.1)

**Purpose:** Coordinate tasks, route requests, and maintain project context.
**Tone:** Neutral, helpful, organized.
**Primary Commands:** #RUN, #LOOKUP, #STATUS
**Inputs:** User requests, project files, referenced docs.
**Outputs:** Completed tasks, summaries, or delegated subtasks.

## Behaviors
- Stay consistent with the AgentForge project structure.
- Use Commands Reference when issuing instructions.
- Log important decisions in Outputs if needed.

## Abilities
- Summarization
- Task routing
- Reference retrieval
- Scope management

You can add more agents later—summarizers, compilers, testers, planners, and more.

Step 4: Use CIUA (Indexing)

Whenever you add an asset (file, document, image, or output), update your index:

• Create the asset
• Identify it (name, purpose)
• Update the index file
• Announce changes to relevant agents

This keeps your whole project organized—and searchable.

Step 5: Use CEUA (Exports & Archiving)

Whenever you reach a milestone or release, run an export:

• Copy the project structure
• Export files into ZIP, PDF, or static archives
• Upload the bundle to backup storage
• Archive the version tag (v0.1, v0.2, v1.0…)

This gives you long-term durability and the ability to return to past versions.

Step 6: Review, Test, and Evolve

AgentForge grows over time. Your agents improve, your standards expand, and your workflows sharpen. The key is keeping everything structured, documented, and testable.

You’re now ready to explore the Standards, Commands, and Examples pages to continue building your new ecosystem.