Agent Client Protocol
The Agent Client Protocol standardizes communication between code editors (IDEs, text-editors, etc.) and coding agents (programs that use generative AI to autonomously modify code). The protocol is still under development, but it should be complete enough to build interesting user experiences using it. Why ACP? AI coding agents and editors are tightly coupled but interoperability isn’t the default. Each editor must build custom integrations for every agent they want to support, and agents must implement editor-specific APIs to reach users. This creates several problems: Integration overhead: Every new agent-editor combination requires custom work Limited compatibility: Agents work with only a subset of available editors Developer lock-in: Choosing an agent often means accepting…
