A Coordination Primitive is a basic, reusable element used to construct systems for working together. Like LEGO bricks, primitives are the fundamental components that combine into larger structures. These elements can be assembled to create functional governance, operational systems, or any coordinated activity across domains from community organizing to scientific collaboration to artistic production.
When to Use
Use the "Primitives" type when documenting:
Basic coordination tools for collaboration
Reusable components that combine into larger systems
Foundational concepts like voting, delegation, consensus, or representation
Elements that compose into modules, protocols, and practices
Coordination mechanisms used across any domain or scale