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LivinGrimoire Software Design Pattern VB.NET DLL Is Now Available

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LivinGrimoire DLL Integration in VB.NET: Absorb Skills with One Line of Code

LivinGrimoire is a software design pattern that absorbs skills with just one line of code needed to add a skill. It’s built for modularity, dynamic skill management, and real-time algorithmic execution. Whether you're building AI routines, automation flows, or cognitive engines, LivinGrimoire lets you plug in skills like loading plugins—no boilerplate, no ceremony.

👉 Explore the full wiki and architecture

Why Use the DLL Instead of Copy-Pasting Source Files?

When integrating LivinGrimoire into a VB.NET project, you have two options:

  • Paste the raw .vb files into your project.
  • Or reference the compiled LivinGrimoirePacket.dll.

The second option is cleaner, faster, and keeps your project lean. You get all the functionality without cluttering your workspace.

How to Reference the LivinGrimoire DLL in Visual Studio

Step-by-step:

  1. Right-click your test project (e.g., GrimoireTest) in Solution Explorer.
  2. Select Add > Project Reference.
  3. Browse to and select LivinGrimoirePacket.dll.
  4. Click OK.

Your project now has access to all LivinGrimoire modules, classes, and skills.

Example: Hello World Skill in Program.vb 

Imports System
Imports LivinGrimoirePacket.LivinGrimoirePacket.LivinGrimoire

Module Program
    Sub Main(args As String())
        Dim brain As New Brain()
        brain.addSkill(New DiHelloWorld())
        brain.addSkill(New DiPrinter())
        brain.Think("hello")
        brain.Think()
        Console.ReadLine()
    End Sub
End Module
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This example shows how to absorb and trigger skills with minimal code. The Brain object orchestrates skill execution, and each skill responds to input dynamically.

What Makes LivinGrimoire Different?

  • Skill Prioritization: Pause, resume, and rank skills by importance.
  • Concurrent Skill Engagement: Run multiple skills simultaneously.
  • Inter-Skill Communication: Skills can pass data and influence each other.
  • Cross-Platform Portability: No interfaces—just pure OOP modularity.
  • Dynamic Skill Management: Add/remove skills at runtime like a command terminal.

Ready to Build?

LivinGrimoire isn’t just a DLL—it’s a mindset. Whether you’re building cognitive agents, automation flows, or modular AI, this pattern gives you the tools to scale, refactor, and evolve your logic without rewriting core architecture.

Want to contribute your own skills or explore the full catalog? Dive into the LivinGrimoire Wiki and start absorbing.

External Reference & Download

For a live example, DLL download, and forum discussion, check out the LivinGrimoire VB.NET DLL post on Battle Programmers Alliance. It includes:

  • 📦 DLL reference instructions
  • 🧠 Sample Program.vb code using Brain, DiHelloWorld, and DiPrinter
  • 📎 ZIP attachment with LivinGrimoirePacket.dll

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