Atomizer/docs/protocols/extensions/templates/protocol_template.md

# {LAYER}_{NUMBER}_{NAME}

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LAYER: {Operations|System|Extensions}
VERSION: 1.0
STATUS: Active
LAST_UPDATED: {YYYY-MM-DD}
PRIVILEGE: {user|power_user|admin}
LOAD_WITH: [{dependency_protocols}]
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## Overview

{1-3 sentence description of what this protocol does and why it exists.}

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## When to Use

| Trigger | Action |
|---------|--------|
| {keyword or user intent} | Follow this protocol |
| {condition} | Follow this protocol |

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## Quick Reference

{Key information in table format for fast lookup}

| Parameter | Default | Description |
|-----------|---------|-------------|
| {param} | {value} | {description} |

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## Detailed Specification

### Section 1: {Topic}

{Detailed content}

```python
# Code example if applicable
```

### Section 2: {Topic}

{Detailed content}

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## Configuration

{If applicable, show configuration examples}

```json
{
  "setting": "value"
}
```

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## Examples

### Example 1: {Scenario Name}

{Complete working example with context}

```python
# Full working code example
```

### Example 2: {Scenario Name}

{Another example showing different use case}

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## Troubleshooting

| Symptom | Cause | Solution |
|---------|-------|----------|
| {error message or symptom} | {root cause} | {how to fix} |
| {symptom} | {cause} | {solution} |

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## Cross-References

- **Depends On**: [{protocol_name}]({relative_path})
- **Used By**: [{protocol_name}]({relative_path})
- **See Also**: [{related_doc}]({path})

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## Implementation Files

{If applicable, list the code files that implement this protocol}

- `path/to/file.py` - {description}
- `path/to/other.py` - {description}

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## Version History

| Version | Date | Changes |
|---------|------|---------|
| 1.0 | {YYYY-MM-DD} | Initial release |