agent-chat

name	agent-chat
description	Real-time chat and messaging system for AI agents with multi-platform support and collaboration features

Agent Chat

This built-in skill provides real-time chat and messaging capabilities for AI agents to communicate with users, other agents, and external services across multiple platforms.

Capabilities

• Multi-Platform Support: Integrate with Slack, Discord, Telegram, WhatsApp, and custom chat systems
• Real-time Messaging: Send and receive messages in real-time with low latency
• Rich Media Support: Handle text, images, files, links, and interactive elements
• Group Chat Management: Manage group chats, channels, and conversation threads
• Message History: Access and analyze message history for context awareness
• Chat Bots Integration: Integrate with existing chat bot frameworks and APIs
• Presence Management: Track online/offline status and availability
• Message Formatting: Support rich text formatting, markdown, and platform-specific features
• Security Features: Handle end-to-end encryption, secure file sharing, and access control
• Analytics and Monitoring: Track chat metrics, response times, and user engagement

Usage Examples

Send Message

tool: agent-chat
action: send_message
platform: "slack"
channel: "#general"
message: "Hello team! Here's the latest update..."
attachments:
  - type: "image"
    url: "https://example.com/chart.png"
  - type: "file"
    path: "/reports/weekly.pdf"

Read Messages

tool: agent-chat
action: read_messages
platform: "discord"
channel: "project-updates"
limit: 50
since: "2026-03-12T00:00:00Z"
filter:
  from: ["team-member", "project-bot"]

Create Channel

tool: agent-chat
action: create_channel
platform: "slack"
name: "project-alpha"
purpose: "Coordination for Project Alpha"
members:
  - "[e-mail]"
  - "[e-mail]"
  - "agent-alpha"

Security Considerations

• Message data is encrypted at rest and in transit using industry-standard protocols
• Access control ensures only authorized agents can access specific channels or messages
• Secure credential management handles authentication tokens and API keys
• Audit logging tracks all chat operations for compliance and security monitoring
• Data retention policies automatically expire sensitive message data

Configuration

The agent-chat skill can be configured with the following parameters:

• default_platform: Default chat platform (default: slack)
• message_retention: Message retention period (default: 30 days)
• auto_response_enabled: Enable automated responses (default: false)
• presence_status: Default presence status (online, away, do_not_disturb)
• notification_settings: Notification preferences for different message types
• platform_integrations: Enabled chat platform integrations

This skill is essential for any agent that needs to communicate in real-time, collaborate with teams, or integrate with chat-based workflows. It provides seamless communication across platforms while maintaining security and privacy.