Cognitive Design Patterns

Cognitive Design Patterns

Reusable patterns for building cognitive systems with Syntra Kernel

This guide provides reusable patterns for designing cognitive behaviors, agents, and workflows.

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🧠 Pattern 1 — Intent → Plan → Action

intent_detected
    → planning_agent.generate_plan
        → sandbox.simulate
            → action_agent.execute

Use when:

• user expresses a goal
• system must determine how to achieve it

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🧠 Pattern 2 — Memory‑Driven Reasoning

memory.semantic.query
    → knowledge_lobe.infer
        → planning_agent.generate

Use when:

• tasks depend on domain knowledge
• system must reason conceptually

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🧠 Pattern 3 — Simulation‑Backed Planning

planning_agent.generate
    → sandbox.simulate
        → reflection_agent.evaluate
            → action_agent.execute

Use when:

• safety matters
• outcomes are uncertain

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🧠 Pattern 4 — Multi‑Agent Collaboration

planner → navigator → executor → reflector

Use when:

• tasks require multiple cognitive skills
• workflows are multi‑step

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🧠 Pattern 5 — World‑Model‑First Design

perception → world_model.update → planning

Use when:

• tasks depend on structured understanding
• UI or environment is dynamic

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🌟 Summary

Cognitive design patterns help developers:

• build consistent behaviors
• reuse proven strategies
• maintain architectural clarity
• design robust cognitive flows