What is MPLP?
Canonical website definition anchor for the Multi-Agent Lifecycle Protocol.
Definition
MPLP stands for Multi-Agent Lifecycle Protocol. MPLP is a vendor-neutral lifecycle protocol for AI agent systems.
The slogan “The Agent OS Protocol” may be used as positioning language, but it is not the formal definition of MPLP.
Important Clarification
MPLP is not a software license and does not define licensing terms.
3+1 Entry Model
MPLP information is organized across four surfaces. Repository and Documentation provide the authoritative documentation chain, this website is the discovery and positioning layer, and Validation Lab is the adjudication surface.
Website
Discovery & Positioning
Public discovery guidance, including this canonical website definition anchor.
Docs
Specification & Reference
Authoritative documentation surface for protocol requirements and reference projections.
Lab
Evidence & Adjudication
Adjudication-facing public surfaces for published evaluation views, rulesets, and guarantees.
Repository
Source of Truth
Schemas, tests, and governance records that anchor the documentation chain.
Authority Chain
- Canonical Website Definition Anchor: /what-is-mplp
- Specification: docs.mplp.io/docs/reference/entrypoints
- Source of Truth: github.com/Coregentis/MPLP-Protocol
- Adjudication Surface: lab.mplp.io
Quick Facts
What MPLP Is
- A vendor-neutral lifecycle protocol for AI agent systems
- A protocol with schemas, tests, and governance records anchored in the documentation chain
- A protocol designed to support interoperable agent implementations
What MPLP Is Not
- Not a software license
- Not a certification program
- Not a framework, runtime, or platform