Agent Communication Protocols

Learn how AI agents exchange information and coordinate actions

Why Communication Matters

In multi-agent systems, agents must communicate to coordinate actions, share information, and work toward common goals. Without proper communication protocols, agents can duplicate work, conflict with each other, or fail to collaborate effectively.

Communication Enables:

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Coordination
Agents align on who does what
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Information Sharing
Knowledge flows between agents
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Task Delegation
Distribute work efficiently
Dynamic Adaptation
React to changing conditions

Interactive: Communication Impact Simulator

See how communication quality affects agent coordination:

🎯 What You'll Learn

  • Message Structure: How to format agent messages for clarity
  • Protocol Standards: ACL, FIPA, and other industry standards
  • Communication Patterns: Request-reply, broadcast, pub-sub
  • Best Practices: Error handling, timeouts, and message validation