FAQ

FAQ

What is Lineage?

Lineage is a local runtime for distributing agent environment packages.

What goes into a package?

Skills, workflows, agents, policies, references, setup material, and provider adapters can go into a package when they are safe to share.

What should not go into a package?

Do not package API keys, auth tokens, .env values, provider credentials, private machine-local cache, shell history, or private workflow data.

Is Lineage replacing Claude, Codex, or other agent tools?

No. Lineage sits around local agent commands. The receiver still uses their own agent provider and local credentials.

Why inspect before enabling?

Packages can affect a local agent environment. The receiver should understand what files, skills, setup steps, and provider assumptions a package contains before enabling it.

How are feature requests handled?

Use GitHub Discussions for early ideas. Once an idea is concrete enough to build, it should become a GitHub issue with acceptance criteria and a goal-based milestone.

How should contributors work?

Assign an issue before starting work. Open PRs against develop. Link the issue and include relevant tests or a clear no-test justification.