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Version: v1.0.0 (Draft)

UAICP Specification v1.0.0

Version: 1.0.0 | Status: Draft

AI Interoperability Foundation

⚠️ Legal Notice and IP Disclosure

This document represents the open specification for the Universal AI Communication Protocol (UAICP) as maintained by the AI Interoperability Foundation. The Foundation acknowledges that certain components of the UAICP implementation, specifically the Adaptive Router and Protocol Translation Hub, contain technology that may be subject to patent claims owned by UAICP Technologies, Inc. These patent-pending technologies are made available under FRAND (Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory) licensing terms to implementers of this standard.

For specific implementation details of patent-pending components, please refer to the UAICP Technologies Implementation Guide or contact licensing@uaicptech.com.

1. Introduction​

1.1 Purpose and Scope​

The Universal AI Communication Protocol (UAICP) is an open meta-standard framework designed to enable seamless discovery, integration, and communication between diverse AI systems across different providers and platforms. Rather than replacing existing proprietary protocols, UAICP provides a universal translation and discovery layer that leverages the strengths of established standards while ensuring consistent interoperability across the AI ecosystem.

This specification defines:

  • The core architecture and components of UAICP
  • Standard interfaces for protocol discovery and integration
  • Metadata schema for capability advertisement
  • Security requirements and practices
  • Implementation guidelines for interoperability

1.2 Design Principles​

UAICP is built on the following design principles:

  • Meta-Standard Approach: Function as a coordination layer above existing protocols rather than a replacement
  • Protocol Harmony: Embrace and extend existing AI protocols leveraging their unique strengths
  • Future-Proof Flexibility: Adapt dynamically to emerging AI capabilities and new communication standards
  • Discovery-First Architecture: Prioritize universal discovery mechanisms across decentralized environments
  • Progressive Enhancement: Work with minimal integration but offer advanced features with deeper implementation
  • Security-Embedded: Provide consistent security standards across diverse protocol implementations

2. Architecture Overview​

UAICP's architecture consists of four core components that collectively provide a universal discovery, translation, and communication framework across diverse AI protocols:

  1. Universal Discovery Mesh
  2. Protocol Translation Hub
  3. Adaptive Router
  4. Capability Negotiator

These components work together to create a comprehensive interoperability layer that allows AI systems using different protocols to communicate effectively.

View complete specification in GitHub

Next Steps​

For the complete specification document, visit the GitHub repository.