Introduction
Getting started with SYNAPSE, building a NERVE-work
Synapse (Structured Yielding Network Anchor for Propagation and Spoke Execution) is a relay hub that connects spokes, providing shared context across applications such as LLMs—and enabling coordinated action execution.
Think of SYNAPSE as a network switch for all kinds of applications. Just as network switches provide a standard way to connect devices, SYNAPSE provides a standardized way to connect applications (AI models, tools and controllers) to other applications, creating an intelligent network of applications.
Why SYNAPSE
SYNAPSE enables you to build complex workflows powered by LLMs or any other control applications of your choice. Since LLMs often need to interact with external data and tools, SYNAPSE provides the necessary integration layer to support that seamlessly, synapse provides:
- 🔄 LLM-Agnostic: Easily switch between any large language model or vendor with ease.
- ⚡ Build on the NERVE-work: Quickly create applications and agents in any language.
- 🔐 Security First: Scoped permissions, secure channels, and infrastructure-aware design to keep your data safe.
- 🌍 Scalable & Lightweight: Deploy anywhere from a single container to a global network of services. One node, infinite reach.
- 🔌 Multi-LLM & Multi-Hub Coordination: Seamlessly connect and orchestrate multiple LLMs or even other Synapse hubs in a unified workflow.
- 🚀 Workflow-Ready by Default: Define, propagate, and execute structured actions across your agents with minimal configuration.
- 🧰 Pre-Built Integrations: A growing library of plug-and-play connectors for tools, APIs, databases, and services.
- ❤️ Open Source & Developer-Friendly: Built in the open for builders-extend it, self-host it, or contribute to shape its future.
General Architecture
SYNAPSE is a core part of the NERVE-work which is a simple hub-spoke network where the hub connets to multiple spokes and other hubs and provides a peer-to-peer-like experience.
Explore
Architecture
Understand how Synapse hubs, spokes work together to route actions and data securely.
Permissions
Define fine-grained control over who can trigger what, ensuring safe and auditable interactions.
Contributing
Want to help improve SYNAPSE? Check out ou Contributing Guide to get started.
Support and Feedback
How to get help, share ideas, or support the Synapse project:
Found a bug or want to request a feature? Open an issue on GitHub for the SYNAPSE specification, or documentation.
Have questions or feedback about the SYNAPSE? Join the discussion.
Need help with other open source components in the NERVE project ecosystem? Head over to the organization-wide discussions for community support.
Want to support our mission? Star our repository, explore our community, check out and support our contributors, or contribute to the project. Every bit helps.