# Welcome to AIDP

**Yuba** is the open standard and platform for AI-native business discovery.

## What is Yuba?

Yuba consists of two components:

### 1. Yuba Schema (Open Standard)

An open, community-governed standard for representing business data optimized for AI platforms. Think of it as **"schema.org for AI discovery"**.

**Key Features:**

* 🤖 **AI-Native**: Structured for AI system consumption, not legacy web formats
* 📊 **Upstream Analytics**: Track AI visibility, citations, and attribution
* 🔌 **Platform-Agnostic**: Works with MCP, REST APIs, and other discovery interfaces
* 🏢 **Business-Controlled**: Operators own their data
* 🌐 **Open Governance**: Community-driven, not platform-locked

[Learn more about Yuba Schema →](https://amistan.gitbook.io/aidp-docs/aidp-schema-open-standard/overview)

### 2. Yuba Platform (Reference Implementation)

The reference implementation of the Yuba Schema. Provides structured business data optimized for AI platform consumption.

**For Businesses:**

* Ensure visibility across AI platforms
* Track upstream metrics (AI visibility, citations, attribution)
* Measure AI discovery performance
* Maintain control of business data

**For Developers:**

* Build on open standard
* Integrate with any AI platform
* Access comprehensive APIs
* Use migration tools

[Get started with Yuba Platform →](https://amistan.gitbook.io/aidp-docs/getting-started/quick-start)

## Why Yuba?

Traditional business discovery systems were designed for web browsing and clicks. Yuba is purpose-built for AI-native discovery:

| Traditional Formats     | Yuba Schema                    |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------------ |
| Web search optimization | AI discovery optimization      |
| Click-based analytics   | Upstream AI visibility metrics |
| Legacy formats          | AI-native structured data      |
| Platform-locked         | Portable & open                |
| Proprietary systems     | Open standard                  |

## Quick Links

### For Business Owners

* [Why Yuba?](https://amistan.gitbook.io/aidp-docs/for-business-owners/why-aidp)
* [Getting Started](https://amistan.gitbook.io/aidp-docs/for-business-owners/getting-started)
* [Analytics Dashboard](https://amistan.gitbook.io/aidp-docs/for-business-owners/analytics)

### For Developers

* [API Reference](https://amistan.gitbook.io/aidp-docs/for-developers/api-reference)
* [MCP Integration](https://amistan.gitbook.io/aidp-docs/for-developers/mcp-integration)
* [Code Examples](https://amistan.gitbook.io/aidp-docs/for-developers/examples)

### For AI Platforms

* [Integration Guide](https://amistan.gitbook.io/aidp-docs/for-ai-platform-developers/integration-guide)
* [MCP Client Setup](https://amistan.gitbook.io/aidp-docs/for-ai-platform-developers/mcp-client)
* [Certification](https://amistan.gitbook.io/aidp-docs/for-ai-platform-developers/certification)

### Yuba Schema

* [Core Specification](https://amistan.gitbook.io/aidp-docs/aidp-schema-open-standard/core-specification)
* [MCP Tool Catalog](https://amistan.gitbook.io/aidp-docs/aidp-schema-open-standard/mcp-tools)
* [Migration Guides](https://amistan.gitbook.io/aidp-docs/aidp-schema-open-standard/migrations)

## Why Now?

AI systems are becoming the primary interface to information. Traditional business discovery formats weren't designed for AI platforms. Yuba provides the infrastructure for AI-native business discovery.

## Community

Yuba is open source and community-driven:

* **GitHub**: [github.com/aidp-platform](https://github.com/aidp-platform)
* **GitHub Discussions**: [github.com/aidp/platform/discussions](https://github.com/aidp/platform/discussions)
* **Discussions**: [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/aidp-platform/discussions)
* **Twitter**: [@aidp\_platform](https://twitter.com/aidp_platform)

## Get Started

#### Business Owners

Ensure AI visibility across platforms

[Get Started →](https://amistan.gitbook.io/aidp-docs/for-business-owners/getting-started)

#### Developers

Build on Yuba Schema

[View Docs →](https://amistan.gitbook.io/aidp-docs/for-developers/overview)

#### AI Platforms

Integrate Yuba discovery

[Learn More →](https://amistan.gitbook.io/aidp-docs/for-ai-platform-developers/overview)

#### SaaS Platforms

Make your platform Yuba-compatible

[Integrate →](https://amistan.gitbook.io/aidp-docs/for-saas-platforms/overview)

## Support

Need help? We're here:

* 📚 **Documentation**: You're reading it!
* 💬 **GitHub Discussions**: Community support and Q\&A
* 📧 **Email**: <support@aidp.dev>
* 🐛 **Issues**: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/aidp-platform/issues)

***

**Ready to get started?** Choose your path above or [read the quick start guide](https://amistan.gitbook.io/aidp-docs/getting-started/quick-start).