Architectural Standard v1.2Intermediate Mode

Composable Control

Stop rebuilding the wheel. Differentiate on Domain Expertise, standardize on Protocols.

The Core Distinction

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Domain Expertise

What "Correct" Means. The rules, judgment, and policies unique to your business.

  • Scoring Rubrics
  • Edge Case Handling

Protocol Layer

How "Work" Flows. The coordination layer for agents, tools, and supervision.

  • MCP Standards
  • Authentication & Routing

Market Map: 3 Ways to Orchestrate

Choose your abstraction based on Intermediate requirements.

Control

Raw API

Bespoke orchestration. Essential for unique product differentiation, but high maintenance.

Interop

MCP Standard

The interoperability standard. Decouples your agents from specific tool implementations.

Velocity

Foundry / Platform

Velocity play. Trade control for speed, but ensure you own the policy layer.

Unwalked Terrain

Where to Invest R&D

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Provenance & Attestation
Memory Tenancy
Human-in-the-Loop UX

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