Cognithor v0.40.0 adds persistent AI agent identity with ethical constraints
What's in Cognithor v0.40.0
Cognithor, an open-source local-first Agent OS, has released version 0.40.0 with a cognitive identity layer called the Immortal Mind Protocol. This update enables AI agents to maintain persistent identity across sessions with several key features.
Core Features
- 12 cognitive layers that persist across sessions
- 7 ethical Genesis Anchors - hardwired moral constraints enforced at gatekeeper level that agents cannot override
- Dream cycles - background consolidation of episodic memory where the agent literally "sleeps" and processes memories
- Bidirectional Memory Bridge - Cognithor's 5-tier memory system syncs with the identity layer, not just to it
- Per-agent identities via Agent Router - each sub-agent has its own personality profile
- REST API + WebSocket events + WebUI dashboard - allows observation of agent's emotional state, energy, and active memories live
- Reality check/hallucination guard built into identity validation
- Blockchain/Arweave anchoring available (opt-in, disabled by default)
Technical Details
The update includes 9,488 lines added in a single commit, with 198 tests passing and 0 failures. There are 21 new identity-specific tests. The system runs 100% locally with no cloud requirements or subscriptions. The developer tested on RTX 5090 + Ryzen 9 9950X3D hardware but notes it scales down fine.
The gatekeeper enforces a "Genesis Anchor Policy" - if a task violates a core identity constraint, it gets blocked before the planner even touches it.
The developer acknowledges there's still work to do including proper documentation, easier installation, and more channels.
📖 Read the full source: r/LocalLLaMA
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