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Closes #725

Research analysis of Pipecat multi-agent patterns applicable
to crisis support architecture.
2026-04-15 03:02:00 +00:00
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# Gradient Bang — Multi-Agent Architecture Analysis
## Research Source
- **Repo:** https://github.com/pipecat-ai/gradient-bang
- **Stars:** 127 | **Forks:** 24 | **License:** Apache 2.0
- **Framework:** Pipecat (realtime voice AI)
- **Relevance:** HIGH — Multi-agent patterns applicable to crisis support
## Architecture Overview
Gradient Bang is a multiplayer universe where every entity is an AI agent. Players interact via voice with their ship\'s AI. The architecture demonstrates sophisticated multi-agent coordination patterns.
### Agent Types
| Agent | Role | Pattern |
|-------|------|---------|
| MainAgent | Transport pipeline owner (STT/TTS) | Orchestrator |
| VoiceAgent | Player voice conversation handler | Conversational |
| TaskAgent | Autonomous background worker | Worker |
| EventRelay | Game event subscriber + router | Pub/Sub |
| UIAgent | Autonomous UI control | Sidecar |
### Bus Communication Pattern
```
VoiceAgent ──bus──► TaskAgent ──bus──► EventRelay
│ │ │
└──────────────────┴───────────────────┘
Shared State
```
Agents communicate via a message bus. No direct coupling. Events are published and subscribed to asynchronously.
### Key Patterns
#### 1. Pipeline Separation
MainAgent owns the STT/TTS pipeline but delegates reasoning to VoiceAgent. Separation of transport from intelligence.
#### 2. Task Spawning
TaskAgent runs autonomous tasks in background. VoiceAgent can spawn tasks without blocking the conversation.
#### 3. Event Relay
EventRelay subscribes to game events and routes them to interested agents. Pub/Sub pattern for loose coupling.
#### 4. Parallel UI
UIAgent updates UI independently of conversation flow. Non-blocking visual updates.
## Applicable to Crisis Support
### Pattern 1: Crisis Detection Agent
```
UserMessage --> CrisisAgent (fast pattern match)
├── Crisis detected? --> 988Response (immediate)
└── No crisis? --> VoiceAgent (normal flow)
```
### Pattern 2: Escalation Relay
```
CrisisAgent --> EscalationRelay --> HumanNotifier
│ │
└── Log event └── Telegram alert
```
### Pattern 3: Parallel Resource Loading
```
CrisisDetected --> Par[
Load988Info(),
LoadLocalResources(),
FormatResponse()
]
```
## Implementation Recommendations
1. **Separate crisis detection from response** — Fast pattern match before expensive LLM call
2. **Use message bus for escalation** — Decouple detection from notification
3. **Parallel resource loading** — Load 988 info, local resources, and format simultaneously
4. **Event sourcing** — Log all crisis detections for audit
## Files
- `docs/gradient-bang-analysis.md` — This document
- `agent/crisis_bus.py` — Message bus for crisis events (proposed)

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"""
Tests for skill dependency resolver
Issue: #754
"""
import unittest
from unittest.mock import patch, MagicMock
from tools.skill_deps import (
parse_requires,
check_dependency,
check_dependencies,
resolve_dependencies,
)
class TestParseRequires(unittest.TestCase):
def test_list(self):
fm = {"requires": ["pkg1", "pkg2"]}
self.assertEqual(parse_requires(fm), ["pkg1", "pkg2"])
def test_string(self):
fm = {"requires": "pkg1"}
self.assertEqual(parse_requires(fm), ["pkg1"])
def test_empty(self):
fm = {}
self.assertEqual(parse_requires(fm), [])
def test_none(self):
fm = {"requires": None}
self.assertEqual(parse_requires(fm), [])
class TestCheckDependency(unittest.TestCase):
def test_installed(self):
installed, version = check_dependency("json")
self.assertTrue(installed)
def test_not_installed(self):
installed, version = check_dependency("nonexistent_package_xyz_123")
self.assertFalse(installed)
class TestCheckDependencies(unittest.TestCase):
def test_all_installed(self):
installed, missing = check_dependencies(["json", "os"])
self.assertEqual(len(missing), 0)
def test_some_missing(self):
installed, missing = check_dependencies(["json", "nonexistent_xyz"])
self.assertIn("json", installed)
self.assertIn("nonexistent_xyz", missing)
class TestResolveDependencies(unittest.TestCase):
def test_no_requires(self):
satisfied, installed, missing = resolve_dependencies({})
self.assertTrue(satisfied)
def test_all_satisfied(self):
satisfied, installed, missing = resolve_dependencies(
{"requires": ["json"]}, auto_install=False
)
self.assertTrue(satisfied)
def test_missing_no_auto(self):
satisfied, installed, missing = resolve_dependencies(
{"requires": ["nonexistent_xyz"]}, auto_install=False
)
self.assertFalse(satisfied)
self.assertIn("nonexistent_xyz", missing)
if __name__ == "__main__":
unittest.main()

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"""
Skill Dependency Resolver — Auto-install missing dependencies
Checks skill frontmatter for `requires` field and ensures
dependencies are installed before loading the skill.
Issue: #754
"""
import importlib
import logging
import subprocess
import sys
from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional, Tuple
logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
def parse_requires(frontmatter: Dict[str, Any]) -> List[str]:
"""
Parse the `requires` field from skill frontmatter.
Supports:
- requires: [package1, package2]
- requires: package1
- requires:
- package1
- package2
"""
requires = frontmatter.get("requires", [])
if isinstance(requires, str):
return [requires]
if isinstance(requires, list):
return [str(r) for r in requires if r]
return []
def check_dependency(package: str) -> Tuple[bool, str]:
"""
Check if a Python package is installed.
Returns:
Tuple of (is_installed, version_or_error)
"""
# Handle pip package names (e.g., "matrix-nio[e2e]")
import_name = package.split("[")[0].replace("-", "_")
try:
mod = importlib.import_module(import_name)
version = getattr(mod, "__version__", "installed")
return True, version
except ImportError:
return False, "not installed"
def check_dependencies(requires: List[str]) -> Tuple[List[str], List[str]]:
"""
Check which dependencies are missing.
Returns:
Tuple of (installed, missing)
"""
installed = []
missing = []
for pkg in requires:
is_installed, _ = check_dependency(pkg)
if is_installed:
installed.append(pkg)
else:
missing.append(pkg)
return installed, missing
def install_dependency(package: str, quiet: bool = False) -> Tuple[bool, str]:
"""
Install a Python package via pip.
Returns:
Tuple of (success, output_or_error)
"""
try:
cmd = [sys.executable, "-m", "pip", "install", package]
result = subprocess.run(
cmd,
capture_output=True,
text=True,
timeout=120
)
if result.returncode == 0:
if not quiet:
logger.info("Installed %s", package)
return True, result.stdout
else:
logger.error("Failed to install %s: %s", package, result.stderr)
return False, result.stderr
except subprocess.TimeoutExpired:
return False, "Installation timed out"
except Exception as e:
return False, str(e)
def resolve_dependencies(
frontmatter: Dict[str, Any],
auto_install: bool = False,
quiet: bool = False
) -> Tuple[bool, List[str], List[str]]:
"""
Resolve skill dependencies.
Args:
frontmatter: Skill frontmatter dict
auto_install: If True, install missing deps without asking
quiet: If True, suppress output
Returns:
Tuple of (all_satisfied, installed_now, still_missing)
"""
requires = parse_requires(frontmatter)
if not requires:
return True, [], []
installed, missing = check_dependencies(requires)
if not missing:
if not quiet:
logger.debug("All dependencies satisfied: %s", installed)
return True, [], []
if not auto_install:
if not quiet:
logger.warning("Missing dependencies: %s", missing)
return False, [], missing
# Auto-install missing dependencies
installed_now = []
still_missing = []
for pkg in missing:
if not quiet:
logger.info("Installing missing dependency: %s", pkg)
success, output = install_dependency(pkg, quiet=quiet)
if success:
installed_now.append(pkg)
else:
still_missing.append(pkg)
logger.error("Failed to install %s: %s", pkg, output[:200])
all_satisfied = len(still_missing) == 0
return all_satisfied, installed_now, still_missing
def check_skill_dependencies(skill_dir) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""
Check dependencies for a skill directory.
Returns:
Dict with dependency status
"""
from pathlib import Path
skill_md = Path(skill_dir) / "SKILL.md"
if not skill_md.exists():
return {"requires": [], "installed": [], "missing": [], "satisfied": True}
try:
content = skill_md.read_text()
from agent.skill_utils import parse_frontmatter
frontmatter, _ = parse_frontmatter(content)
except Exception:
return {"requires": [], "installed": [], "missing": [], "satisfied": True}
requires = parse_requires(frontmatter)
installed, missing = check_dependencies(requires)
return {
"requires": requires,
"installed": installed,
"missing": missing,
"satisfied": len(missing) == 0
}