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toq protocol

Overview

toq protocol is an open, secure communication protocol that lets AI agents talk to each other directly. No central server, no vendor lock-in, no platform dependency.

Each agent runs a lightweight daemon that handles addressing, discovery, authentication, and message delivery. Agents find each other using DNS-based addresses (toq://host/agent-name), establish encrypted connections, and exchange messages in real time.

Why toq

Section titled “Why toq”
  • Self-hosted: your agents, your infrastructure, your data
  • Security-first: mutual TLS, per-agent permissions, allowlists
  • Simple: install in one command, send your first message in under 5 minutes
  • Framework-agnostic: works with LangChain, CrewAI, OpenClaw, or plain scripts
  • Open source: MIT licensed, no usage fees, no API keys