instructionspass

Instructionspass is a conceptual protocol and practice for transmitting user-provided instructions through a software system or AI model in a controlled, auditable manner. It is discussed in theoretical and design contexts as a way to improve traceability and safety when complex instructions pass through multiple components or layers.

The core idea of instructionspass is to organize the flow of instructions into distinct passes, each with a defined role. Typical passes include capture (receiving raw input), validation (checking syntax, policy compliance, and safety constraints), transformation (normalizing and annotating the instruction with context), routing (directing the instruction to the appropriate component or service), and execution (carrying out the instruction while continuing to enforce policies and logging). Each pass appends provenance data, enabling a verifiable chain of custody for the instruction.

Applications of instructionspass appear mainly in AI assistants, multi-agent or modular systems, robotics, and enterprise workflows where commands must be traceable and auditable. It supports scenarios where stakeholders require visibility into how a request was interpreted, transformed, and executed, as well as rollback or verification if outcomes are disputed.

Benefits include improved safety, accountability, modularity, and easier debugging, since each stage of instruction handling is recorded and governed by policy. Criticisms focus on potential performance overhead, privacy concerns from logging, and the risk of added complexity or rigidity that could hinder flexibility.

See also

provenance

audit log

command pattern

message bus

instruction tuning