Summary
Complete README overhaul for PROTOCOL — the open-source Agent Operating System. Rewrote from basic documentation to a professional, dual-audience layout showcasing Empire Labs' ability to serve both novices and experienced developers.
Changes
- Dual-track install: Novice path (5-minute step-by-step with screenshots) and Developer path (CLI, Python SDK, Docker, env vars, framework integrations)
- Visual rebranding: Shields/buttons, professional header, colour-coded module table
- Full architecture diagram: ASCII art showing agent → PROTOCOL core → infrastructure stack
- Code examples for 3 frameworks: LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen integration snippets
- Security section: Token auth, SHA-256 chains, PII redaction, circuit breakers
- Testing section: pytest instructions with module-by-module test coverage
- Gumroad / Cloud CTA: Links to free listing and PROTOCOL Cloud inquiry
- Empire Labs branding: ACN, ABN, website, contact consistent across footer
Files changed
README.md — 357 insertions, 46 deletions (complete rewrite)
Verification
Commit: c936e08
Summary
Complete README overhaul for PROTOCOL — the open-source Agent Operating System. Rewrote from basic documentation to a professional, dual-audience layout showcasing Empire Labs' ability to serve both novices and experienced developers.
Changes
Files changed
README.md— 357 insertions, 46 deletions (complete rewrite)Verification
Commit: c936e08