a2a-mcp-bridge

Bridges Agent-to-Agent protocol with Model Context Protocol for hybrid systems.

35|16|Updated Mar 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/OrcaQubits/agentic-commerce-claude-plugins --skill a2a-mcp-bridge
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Skill: a2a-mcp-bridge
Source: https://github.com/OrcaQubits/agentic-commerce-claude-plugins/tree/main/a2a-multi-agent/skills/a2a-mcp-bridge
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OrcaQubits/agentic-commerce-claude-plugins --skill a2a-mcp-bridge

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill bridges the gap between the Agent-to-Agent (A2A) protocol and the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling seamless integration between autonomous agents and tool-access mechanisms.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • A2A Agent Wrapping MCP Tools: Allows A2A agents to leverage MCP tools for data access and specific actions.
  • MCP Tool Wrapping A2A Agent: Enables MCP tools to delegate complex tasks to specialized A2A agents.
  • Hybrid Orchestration: Facilitates the creation of sophisticated multi-agent systems that utilize both A2A for delegation and MCP for tool interaction.
  • Use Case: An A2A agent needs to access a real-time stock price from a financial data API. This Skill can wrap the API as an MCP tool, allowing the A2A agent to call it and receive the data.

Quick Start

Use the a2a-mcp-bridge skill to wrap the 'get_stock_price' MCP tool as an A2A agent.

Frequently Asked Questions about a2a-mcp-bridge

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

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How do I integrate A2A and MCP protocols for multi-agent systems?

To integrate A2A and MCP protocols, you can bridge them by wrapping A2A agents as MCP tools or enabling A2A agents to use MCP tools. This creates hybrid systems for complex delegation and specific data access.

Can an A2A agent use MCP tools to access external data sources?

Yes, an A2A agent can use MCP tools to access external data sources. The bridge wraps data APIs as MCP tools, allowing A2A agents to call them directly and receive specific data like real-time stock prices.

What is the best way to delegate open-ended tasks from MCP tools to autonomous agents?

The best way to delegate open-ended tasks is wrapping an A2A agent as an MCP tool. This enables MCP tools to delegate complex, open-ended tasks to specialized A2A agents for hybrid orchestration.

Does protocol bridging support hybrid multi-agent orchestration?

Protocol bridging supports hybrid multi-agent orchestration by facilitating interoperability between A2A and MCP. It combines A2A for complex agent delegation and MCP for targeted tool interaction within a single system.

When do I need to bridge Agent-to-Agent and Model Context Protocol?

You need to bridge Agent-to-Agent and Model Context Protocol when agents require both complex, open-ended delegation with other agents and specific tool access for data retrieval or actions within the same workflow.