agents.json

agents.json: An OpenAPI-based file at /.well-known/agents.json describing flows of API calls for agents. Example: The current version is 0.1.0 under MIT. Next in the glossary is AI gateway: A proxy in front of model APIs that adds caching, rate limits, logs and billing across providers.

Definition

An OpenAPI-based file at /.well-known/agents.json describing flows of API calls for agents.

Example, with source

The current version is 0.1.0 under MIT. (github.com, read 4 November 2026)

Where it appears on this site

• agents.json
• OpenAPI as an agent surface

Neighbouring terms

• Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF): The Linux Foundation-directed foundation that hosts MCP, A2A, goose and AGENTS.md.
• AI gateway: A proxy in front of model APIs that adds caching, rate limits, logs and billing across providers.
• Client ID Metadata Document (CIMD): A JSON file on the client's domain whose HTTPS URL is used as the OAuth client_id, the recommended MCP registration method.