# ADR 0001 — Stageframe Does Not Own the Agent Runtime

## Status

Accepted

## Context

Stageframe integrates with agentic systems but is not intended to replace them.

Without a clear boundary, Stageframe could expand into:

- agent creation
- workflow orchestration
- tool execution
- prompt management
- model hosting
- autonomous runtime infrastructure

This would create unnecessary scope and direct competition with established agent frameworks.

## Decision

Stageframe will not own the primary agent runtime.

Stageframe will focus on:

- ingestion
- normalization
- visualization
- observability
- presentation
- interaction
- approvals
- artifacts
- sharing

Underlying agent systems remain responsible for:

- reasoning
- orchestration
- tool execution
- workflow logic
- runtime state
- model selection

## Consequences

Positive:

- reduced scope
- faster launch
- broader interoperability
- cleaner positioning
- easier integrations

Tradeoff:

Stageframe depends on external systems for execution.