What is the Delegation Object Protocol (DOP)?

DOP is the mechanism where an object delegates requests for missing attributes or files to its parent prototype, allowing for efficient sharing of behavior.

What are 'slots' in this context?

Slots are entries in an object (like entries in a dictionary or files in a directory) that hold data or methods, simplifying the object's structure into a single mechanism.

How does prototype inheritance differ from classical inheritance?

Instead of defining abstract blueprints (classes), you create concrete objects (prototypes) and clone them. New objects delegate missing properties back to their prototype.

Why is prototype inheritance considered LLM-friendly?

It is more explicit and navigable; AI can physically trace the delegation chain through the file system rather than imagining abstract class hierarchies.

Prototype-Based Object Logic

Name: Prototype-Based Object Logic
Author: SimHacker

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Implements a class-less, delegation-based inheritance system to simplify object structures and file-based state management for AI workflows.

About

This skill integrates the philosophy of the Self programming language into Claude's environment, moving away from rigid class hierarchies toward a concrete, clone-based approach. By treating directories as objects and files as slots, it enables a 'Delegation Object Protocol' (DOP) that is highly legible for LLMs. This system allows developers to create prototypes that instances can clone and override, making the codebase more modular, easier for AI to navigate, and resistant to the 'abstraction gap' common in classical inheritance. It is particularly useful for building complex, stateful environments where objects need to evolve dynamically.

Key Features

Class-less inheritance via concrete object cloning and modification
First-match-wins resolution strategy for efficient file shadowing
Flexible slot-based architecture for data and executable methods
Transparent, file-system-based prototype chains for easier AI navigation
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Delegation Object Protocol (DOP) for attribute and method resolution

Use Cases

Managing complex file-based state in game engines or interactive sims
Building modular AI agents with shared behaviors and unique overrides
Rapidly prototyping software entities without defining abstract classes

About

Key Features

Class-less inheritance via concrete object cloning and modification
First-match-wins resolution strategy for efficient file shadowing
Flexible slot-based architecture for data and executable methods
Transparent, file-system-based prototype chains for easier AI navigation
0 GitHub stars
Delegation Object Protocol (DOP) for attribute and method resolution

Use Cases

Managing complex file-based state in game engines or interactive sims
Building modular AI agents with shared behaviors and unique overrides
Rapidly prototyping software entities without defining abstract classes