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# Unified Intent Mediator (UIM) Protocol

A standardized protocol for intent-based communication between AI agents and web services

## What is the UIM Protocol?

The Unified Intent Mediator (UIM) Protocol defines a standardized framework for AI agents to interact with web services through well-defined intents, metadata, and execution methods. By introducing consistency and security in these interactions, UIM enhances efficiency, scalability, and reliability for AI-driven applications.

## Key Features

- Intent-Based Communication: Standardized format for expressing user intents that can be understood by both AI agents and web services
- Secure Authentication: Robust authentication mechanisms using RSA key pairs for secure data transmission
- Service Discovery: Centralized discovery service that allows AI agents to find and interact with compatible web services
- Policy Management: System for defining and enforcing usage policies, permissions, and constraints
- Mock Implementations: Reference implementations (mock agent and webservice) to demonstrate the protocol in action

## Why UIM Protocol?

As AI technology advances, there is a growing need for efficient, standardized interactions between AI agents and web services. Traditional methods such as web scraping and simulated user interactions are inefficient, unreliable, and often non-compliant with legal and ethical standards.

The UIM Protocol addresses these challenges by providing a standardized, secure method for direct AI agent-web service interaction, enabling:

- Streamlined Interaction: Eliminates the need for simulated user actions
- Enhanced Functionality: Exposes a wide range of web service functionalities as intents
- New Revenue Streams: Allows service providers to monetize intent access/usage
- Improved Efficiency: Reduces task completion time and enhances user experience
- Robust Security: Incorporates encrypted communications and secure authentication

## Getting Started

- Read the Specification to understand the protocol in detail
- Follow the Guides to implement the protocol in your applications
- Explore the Reference for technical details
- Check out the Prototypes to see the protocol in action
- Join the Community to contribute to the protocol's development

## Current Status

The UIM Protocol is currently in the draft proposal stage. We're inviting developers, AI providers, service operators, and tech/AI enthusiasts to review the specification, test the implementation, and share feedback.

Read the Specification Get Started