a2a-bridge

Coordinate autonomous agents via A2A protocol with Agent Card discovery and task lifecycles.

Updated Feb 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/proofoftom/proofofclaw-a2a --skill a2a-bridge
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: a2a-bridge
Source: https://github.com/proofoftom/proofofclaw-a2a/tree/main/skills/a2a-bridge
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/proofoftom/proofofclaw-a2a --skill a2a-bridge

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables autonomous AI agents to coordinate, discover peer agents, and exchange capability information via Agent Cards, unlocking collaborative task execution across multi-agent systems.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Agent discovery and peer communication for collaboration in local networks.
  • Agent Card parsing and capability matching to route and allocate tasks effectively.
  • Task lifecycle management across agents: create, assign, update, and complete tasks.
  • A2A message exchange (task_assignment, status_update, task_completion, ping) with validation.

Quick Start

  • Run discovery to locate nearby agents: python scripts/discovery.py scan
  • Validate an Agent Card: python scripts/agent_card.py validate agent-card.json
  • Create or manage a task: python scripts/task_lifecycle.py create --type research --title "Research task" --payload '{"query": "example"}'

Frequently Asked Questions about a2a-bridge

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How does agent-to-agent communication work for coordinating autonomous AI agents?

Agent-to-agent communication enables autonomous agents to discover peers, exchange capability information via Agent Cards, and execute structured task lifecycles using validated A2A messages like task assignments and status updates. This ensures secure, coordinated collaboration across multi-agent systems.

What is an Agent Card and how do I use it for capability matching in multi-agent systems?

An Agent Card is a structured format for exchanging capability information between autonomous agents. You validate it using a dedicated script to parse and match capabilities, allowing the system to effectively route and allocate tasks to the most suitable peer agent.

How do I discover peer agents and assign tasks in a local network?

You discover peer agents by running a network scan script to locate nearby collaborators. Once discovered, you create and assign tasks through structured A2A message exchange, managing the full task lifecycle from creation to completion.

Can I use Python to manage the task lifecycle across multiple autonomous agents?

Yes, you can manage the task lifecycle across multiple agents using Python scripts. The system requires only the requests library to create, assign, update, and complete tasks, facilitating structured task management and validated message exchange.

What are the limitations of using A2A protocol for local agent discovery?

The A2A protocol implementation focuses on local network agent discovery, Agent Card validation, and structured task lifecycle management. It operates at an intermediate implementation depth and is limited to coordinating autonomous agents within local network environments.

Do I need to install external dependencies to enable structured task lifecycles for autonomous agents?

You only need to install the Python requests library to enable structured task lifecycles for autonomous agents. This dependency allows the system to handle A2A message exchange, task assignment, and status updates without requiring additional external packages.