On June 24, 2025, Google Cloud announced it would hand over its Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol to the Linux Foundation. Originally built to help AI-powered agents discover each other, share context and work together securely, A2A has already garnered support from AWS, Microsoft, Salesforce, Cisco, SAP and ServiceNow. This donation marks a key step toward making agent-to-agent communication seamless across platforms.
Tackling Fragmentation in AI Agent Ecosystems
As chatbots, coding assistants and autonomous tools multiply, incompatible protocols can create frustrating dead ends. By entrusting A2A to the Linux Foundation’s neutral, open-governance model, Google Cloud aims to prevent those barriers. With community-driven input, legal oversight and long-term stewardship, A2A can stay vendor-agnostic and adapt as needs evolve.
The Linux Foundation’s New Role with A2A
Famous for Linux, Kubernetes and PyTorch, the Linux Foundation will now host A2A in its own GitHub repository and build a formal contributor community. Announced at the Open Source Summit North America, the launch called on developers, researchers and corporate partners to refine A2A’s security, extensibility and enterprise readiness.
Building a Collaborative Contributor Community
Over 100 companies have already pledged support for A2A. Under the Linux Foundation’s guidance, they’ll coordinate interoperability tests, share enhancements and align on best practices. Prioritizing live deployments and cross-platform scenarios will help move A2A from theory into real-world workflows.
Implications for AI-Driven Workflows and End Users
Most users won’t notice immediate changes in their chatbots or virtual assistants, but the groundwork is underway for more integrated AI experiences. With a shared communications standard, services from different vendors can plug together as easily as apps on a smartphone—promising smarter, more reliable interactions down the road.