CHI (Cognitive Host Interface)

0. Canonical role

CHI is the Heptagon component responsible for cognitive intake, intent-oriented inspection, and defensive filtering before sensitive execution proceeds.

1. Classification in the ecosystem

Intent-analysis and defensive filtering layer.

CHI should be understood as the component that examines the meaning and risk profile of a request before it reaches more sensitive execution paths.

2. What this project is

In the ABS ecosystem, CHI is positioned as a pre-execution analysis layer for semantic drift, sensitive-content exposure, and other intent-level signals that may require blocking, escalation, or additional scrutiny.

3. What it is not

CHI should not be described here as a universal AI immunity system, a global herd-defense network, or a guaranteed compliance shield. Those claims are broader than the current repository-visible material clearly supports.

4. Functional role

CHI should be described as:

• an intent-analysis layer for governed requests,
• a defensive filter for selected high-risk patterns,
• and an input to runtime governance decisions in controlled environments.

5. Deployment posture

CHI fits the broader ABS model of self-hosted or customer-controlled deployment. It should not be positioned here as a mass-market SaaS add-on.

6. Documentation discipline

When documenting CHI, prioritize the verified role of pre-execution analysis and defensive filtering. Any advanced detection models, telemetry sharing, or broader network effects should be clearly marked as experimental or future work.