Symbol Library
Every node in an A&ID uses a consistent visual language — color for type, shape for category, and a tag for identity.
Agents
Actors that take action. Color indicates model tier (reasoning capability).
AG-0XXOpus Agent
Strategic reasoning — architecture, planning, deep analysis
AG-0XXSonnet Agent
Execution — development, workflow orchestration, complex coding
AG-0XXHaiku Agent
Fast operations — lightweight tasks, pair programming
HITL-0XXHuman-in-the-Loop
Human decision maker — approval gates, creative direction
Instruments
Mechanisms that measure, store, or enforce. Shape indicates category.
QC-XXXQuality Control
Measurement of quality metrics — code review, test coverage
VC-XXXValue Control
Measurement of value — revenue, ROI, cost efficiency
FC-XXXFlow Control
Measurement of flow — throughput, cycle time, WIP limits
DB-XXXData Store
Database, cache, file storage — persistent state
API-XXXExternal API
Third-party service integration — payment, email, AI providers
SC-XXXSmart Contract
On-chain enforcement — commitment NFTs, stake contracts
OR-XXXOracle
External data feed — price feeds, weather, reputation scores
GA-XXXGauge
Tokenomics gauge — emission rates, voting power distribution
Quick Legend
Opus
Strategic
Sonnet
Execution
Haiku
Fast
HITL
Human