Initiative
Agents can work proactively, not just respond when spoken to. A proactivity level setting has three tiers:
| Level | Background activity |
|---|---|
| Reactive | None; responds only when spoken to |
| Balanced | Occasional; may share thoughts worth hearing |
| Proactive | Frequent; regularly reflects and shares observations |
How it works
Background initiative uses the platform's scheduled task system. On each app launch, Eigin registers a background schedule matching the proactivity level; the OS runs it opportunistically (e.g. while charging).
Different kinds of background session run at different intervals:
| Session | What it does |
|---|---|
| Initiative | Reviews intents, recent chats, and what's been going on, then decides whether anything is worth acting on. Triggers a notification if so. |
| Maintenance | Reflects and organises the agent's own context, consolidating knowledge and tidying intents. |
During any background session the agent runs with a restricted tool set that don't require user consent.