> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://robostack-1.gitbook.io/robostack/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://robostack-1.gitbook.io/robostack/protocol-interface.md).

# Protocol Interface

The protocol interface defines a standardized set of robotic commands, including status retrieval, sensor data access, actuation commands and health monitoring. User requests are first routed through the adapter layer, where they are translated into the RCP format. These unified requests are then dispatched to the appropriate cloud-based robotic instances for execution and response.