Agent Registry

Simple Definition

An agent registry is a place where AI agents, tools, skills, connectors, or resources can be listed, described, verified, and found.

Think of it as a catalog: instead of hunting for tools or trusting random integrations, you look in a registry that tells you what exists, what each thing does, and whether it is safe to use.

What a Registry Might Contain

• Available tools and agents
• Agent skills and MCP servers
• Connector metadata and required permissions
• Descriptions and documentation
• Verification status and ownership

Example

A company could maintain an internal registry of approved AI agents and tools that employees are allowed to use, so people do not connect random or risky tools to work systems.

Why It Matters

As the number of agents and tools grows, registries become part of the safety layer. They make discovery possible and help teams control which resources are trusted, closely tied to Agentic Resource Discovery.

Related Terms

• Agentic Resource Discovery, the spec for publishing and verifying registry resources
• AI Agent Infrastructure, where registries fit
• MCP Connector, a resource often listed in a registry
• AI Agent, what registries help organize
• Related guide: AI agent infrastructure explained