The Linux Foundation is forming the Agent2Agent project with Amazon Web Services, Cisco, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, SAP, and ServiceNow to foster an open and interoperable ecosystem for AI agents with the Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol and other interoperability technology.
The project will be hosted by the Linux Foundation and will be seeded with Google’s transfer of the Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol specification, accompanying SDKs, and developer tooling.
“ServiceNow is proud to be a founding partner of the Agent2Agent protocol—an open standard built for cross-platform collaboration, governed by shared principles, and evolving through community input,” said Joe Davis, EVP of platform engineering and AI technology group, ServiceNow. “With our AI Agent Control Tower capabilities and enterprise-grade AI Platform for business transformation, ServiceNow is uniquely positioned to help bring A2A to life alongside Google Cloud and the broader community. This is a critical step forward—not just for our customers, but for the entire ecosystem—as we enable intelligent agents that are open, secure, and scalable.”
The A2A protocol, an open standard for communication and collaboration between distinct AI agents, aims to break down the silos that currently limit the potential of artificial intelligence.
More than 100 companies now support the protocol, with AWS and Cisco as its newest validators. By providing a common language for AI agents to discover each other’s capabilities, securely exchange information, and coordinate complex tasks, the A2A protocol is paving the way for a new era of more powerful, collaborative, and innovative AI applications, according to the independent institution.
The formation of the Agent2Agent project under the neutral governance of the Linux Foundation will ensure that this critical component remains vendor-agnostic and community-driven. This move is designed to accelerate the adoption and development of the A2A protocol by providing a robust framework for open collaboration, intellectual property management, and long-term stewardship.
“At AWS, we believe agentic AI will be critical to nearly any customer experience. We welcome A2A joining The Linux Foundation and envision it will create broader opportunities for anyone building AI-powered apps. We intend to support the community with project contributions, and access to the broadest and deepest set of agentic frameworks, protocols, and services,” said Swami Sivasubramanian, VP of AWS Agentic AI.
Key objectives of the Agent2Agent Project include:
- Establish an open standard: Drive the evolution and adoption of the A2A specification as the premier industry standard for AI agent interoperability, ensuring universal compatibility.
- Foster a vibrant ecosystem: Cultivate a diverse global community of developers, researchers, and companies, accelerating the creation of innovative A2A-based technologies and applications.
- Ensure neutral governance: Provide a level playing field for all contributors and consumers, managed under the trusted, open-governance framework of the Linux Foundation.
- Accelerate secure innovation: Encourage the development of novel applications and services that leverage the power of secure, collaborative AI agents.
“We are happy to be the new home of the Agent2Agent Protocol project," said Jim Zemlin, executive director of the Linux Foundation. “By joining the Linux Foundation, A2A is ensuring the long-term neutrality, collaboration, and governance that will unlock the next era of agent-to-agent powered productivity.”
The A2A Project invites all organizations and individuals passionate about the future of AI to join the community and contribute.
For more information about the A2A protocol and how to get involved, visit the Agent2Agent project GitHub.