Agent-to-Agent Protocol
A standardized communication interface that enables multiple autonomous AI agents to negotiate, share intermediate context, and collaboratively solve tasks.
Think of It Like This
Like a structured handoff form that nurses use during shift changes so nothing gets lost in translation between team members.
When deploying multi-agent systems, agents cannot simply exchange raw text without quickly losing track of the goal state. These protocols enforce structured messaging formats for passing state, delegating sub-tasks, and broadcasting intent, preventing endless conversational loops. By formalizing handoffs, specialized agents can work together efficiently just like microservices in a distributed backend.