How do I add VPP to my prompts?

Store the header snippet in your model’s custom instructions or system prompt so every chat begins with the same contract. Then start a conversation with !<tag> [--modifier ...] on line 1 and follow the loop described in the guide and spec.

What if the model ignores the footer?

Treat missing or malformed footers as protocol violations. Respond with <c> or <e> to request correction, and log the incident for future tuning.

Can I extend the tag set?

Yes, but version the extension and document new tags in your implementation notes. Keep the core tags intact so other participants can interoperate.

Does VPP work with non-OpenAI models?

Yes. Any model capable of deterministic formatting can adopt VPP. Adjust prompts to reinforce footer compliance and modifier handling.

How should I handle multi-agent scenarios?

Assign loci in modifiers or footers (e.g., Locus=assistant-b) and coordinate hand-offs explicitly. The current experiments focus on protocol retention and injection scenarios; consult the normative spec when designing multi-agent extensions.