AI Agent Orchestration Platform – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
General
Q: What is the AI Agent Orchestration Platform? A: It is an open, modular platform designed to help developers and organizations build, orchestrate, and manage AI agents at scale, supporting a wide range of use cases from automation to research.
Q: Who is this platform for? A: Solo developers, startups, enterprises, and researchers seeking to leverage, extend, or contribute to an agent-based AI ecosystem.
Q: What are the core features? A: Modular agent framework, orchestration engine, A2A protocol support, marketplace integration, robust security, and comprehensive documentation.
Getting Started
Q: How do I get started with the platform? A: Follow the Onboarding Guide for step-by-step instructions on setup, configuration, and your first agent deployment.
Q: What are the prerequisites? A: Python 3.9+, Node.js (for UI), Docker (optional), and access to required API keys for integrations.
Q: How do I install the platform?
A: Clone the repository, install dependencies using pip and npm, and follow the setup scripts in the /scripts directory.
Agents & Orchestration
Q: How do I create a new agent?
A: Use the provided agent templates in /docs/agents/agent-templates.md and follow the integration guide.
Q: Can I orchestrate multiple agents? A: Yes, the orchestration engine allows for complex workflows, parallel execution, and event-driven coordination between agents.
Q: What protocols are supported for agent communication? A: The platform supports the A2A protocol and can be extended to others via adapters.
Integrations & Extensibility
Q: How do I add third-party integrations? A: Refer to the Technical Requirements Document for API and adapter guidelines.
Q: Can I build custom modules? A: Yes, the modular architecture encourages custom modules for agents, data sources, and UI components.
Q: Is there a marketplace for agents and extensions? A: Yes, the platform includes a marketplace for sharing, discovering, and monetizing agents and extensions.
Security & Compliance
Q: What security features are included? A: Enterprise-grade security with SSO, OIDC, SAML, RBAC, audit logging, and compliance with GDPR/SOC2.
Q: How are credentials managed?
A: Use .env files and secret managers as described in the Infrastructure Overview.
Q: How is data privacy handled? A: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest, with strict access controls and audit trails.
Troubleshooting & Support
Q: What should I do if installation fails? A: Check the Onboarding Guide and Infrastructure Overview for troubleshooting steps. Common issues include missing dependencies or misconfigured environment variables.
Q: Where can I find logs and debug information?
A: Logs are stored in the /logs directory. Enable debug mode via environment variables for more verbose output.
Q: How do I report a bug or request a feature? A: Submit issues or feature requests via GitHub, following the Contributing Guide.
Contribution & Community
Q: How can I contribute? A: See the Contributing Guide for guidelines on code, documentation, and community contributions.
Q: Is there a code of conduct? A: Yes, see CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md for community standards and expectations.
Q: How do I join the community or get help? A: Join the community Slack/Discord (see project README), attend office hours, or reach out via GitHub Discussions.
Miscellaneous
Q: Where can I find more documentation? A: See the Documentation Index for a navigation guide to all documentation.
Q: How often is the documentation updated? A: Documentation is updated regularly with each release and in response to user feedback.
Q: Who maintains the platform? A: The platform is maintained by the core development team and open-source contributors.
If your question is not answered here, please check the full documentation or submit a new question via GitHub Discussions.