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To introduce a fourth primitive operator, compile, essential for canon-keeping AI agents' reasoning processes.

April 17, 2026Open Access

Compile: A Fourth Primitive for Canon-Keeping AI Agents

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This document proposes a fourth operator to enhance canon-keeping in AI agents, indicating improved reasoning capabilities.

To introduce a fourth primitive operator, compile, essential for canon-keeping AI agents' reasoning processes.
Named the compile(C, x) operator that organizes canon into a reasoning packet.
Defined structural requirements for the compile process.
Released a runnable reference implementation called Polycode under MIT license.
Identified compile as a necessary addition to the existing three operators: observe, decide, and remember.
Provided multiple new tools and features in version 2 of Polycode.
Implemented security measures like the identity gate to prevent information leakage.

Andrew Salvo (2026) studied this question.

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