CIOS System Architecture 🏗️

The Catalyst Intelligence Operating System (CIOS) is designed as a modular ecosystem where meaning, control, and execution are strictly separated.

🏗️ Layered Stack

1. Semantic Layer (Onto Protocol)

• Role: The "DNA" of the system.

• Function: Defines the language (Ontology) that agents use to understand intents and policies. It ensures that regardless of the AI model, the meaning remains identical.

2. Control Layer (Compliance Engine)

• Role: The "Judge".

• Function: Validates every AI action against the policies defined in the Onto Protocol. It prevents unauthorized actions and logs all activity for auditing.

3. Meta Layer (Catalyst OS)

• Role: The "Orchestrator".

• Function: The entry point for the entire ecosystem. It contains the vision, high-level roadmap, and connects all sub-projects.

🔄 Data Flow (The Execution Lifecycle)

1. User Intent enters through Catalyst OS.

2. Onto Protocol maps this intent to a structured Task and applies relevant Policies.

3. Compliance Engine verifies the Task.

4. Execution is triggered (via OpenAI/Claude/Local).

5. Trace is generated and logged back for audit.

Last updated: April 21, 2026