As the Agent Communication Protocol (ACP) evolves, we’re actively exploring new directions. Below are the themes and questions guiding our current exploration into where the protocol might go next.

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Identity Federation

How might ACP evolve to work more seamlessly with various authentication systems, potentially simplifying trust and verification across diverse networks?
  • What are some potential ways ACP could integrate with existing identity systems?
  • How might we balance security with ease of integration?

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Access Delegation

How might we delegate permissions to agents, enabling richer interactions while maintaining user control and security?
  • How granular should permission models be for different agent capabilities?
  • What mechanisms would allow temporary access grants with clear expiration?
  • What are the potential risks associated with access delegation, and how can we address them effectively?

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Multi-Registry Support

What if ACP could support multiple registries, allowing for decentralized agent discovery and management across different networks?
  • How would discovery work across independent registry systems?
  • What synchronization mechanisms would support distributed agent ecosystems?

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Agent Sharing

What would it take to create smoother methods for sharing and reusing agents within teams and across organizations, promoting collaboration and reducing redundancy?
  • How could we simplify the process of sharing agents, making it easier to reuse across teams and organizations?
  • What security considerations would need to be addressed to safely share agents across different entities?
  • How might sharing agents across organizations help foster collaboration, and what challenges could arise in doing so?

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Deployments

Could new tools and templates make it easier to deploy and manage agents, simplifying distribution across various environments?
  • What tools or templates could streamline agent deployment, especially in different environments like cloud or on-premises?
  • What reference implementations would help teams adopt ACP more easily?

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Evaluation and Monitoring

How can we better track and monitor agent performance, reliability, and compliance, using enhanced diagnostics and monitoring tools?
  • What metrics would be most meaningful for evaluating agent effectiveness?
  • What patterns would help identify problematic agent behaviors early?

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Governance

How might new governance frameworks help manage policies, compliance, and agent behaviors, ensuring that ACP ecosystems stay secure, ethical, and transparent?
  • What kinds of governance models could help manage a decentralized ecosystem of ACP agents?
  • What mechanisms would help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements?

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AI Gateway Integration

What opportunities exist to integrate ACP with AI gateways, unlocking the potential for advanced AI-driven interactions and enhancing agent capabilities?
  • How could AI gateways improve ACP-based agent interactions and decision-making processes?
  • How could integrating AI-driven capabilities expand ACP’s scalability and flexibility?
  • What challenges might emerge when integrating ACP with AI gateways, and what are potential solutions?
We welcome your thoughts and contributions on these topics. Join the conversation in our community forums to help shape the future of agent communication.