Multi-Protocol Support

AIDP supports multiple discovery standards and protocols for maximum compatibility.

Supported Standards & Protocols

1. REST API

Standard RESTful API for maximum compatibility.

Use Cases:

• Web applications

• Mobile apps

• Server-to-server integration

Example:

curl -X POST https://api.aidp.dev/v1/api/v1/consumer/search \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer API_KEY" \
  -d '{"query": "coffee shops"}'

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2. Model Context Protocol (MCP)

Native protocol for AI assistants.

Use Cases:

• Claude integration

• ChatGPT plugins

• Custom AI assistants

Example:

const result = await mcpClient.callTool('search_businesses', {
  query: 'coffee shops',
});

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3. GraphQL

Flexible query language for precise data fetching.

Use Cases:

• Complex queries

• Nested data requirements

• Bandwidth optimization

Example:

query {
  searchBusinesses(query: "coffee shops") {
    businesses {
      id
      name
      services {
        name
        pricing
      }
    }
  }
}

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4. Webhooks

Event-driven updates.

Use Cases:

• Real-time notifications

• Analytics tracking

• Data synchronization

Example:

await aidp.webhooks.create({
  url: 'https://yourapp.com/webhooks',
  events: ['business.updated', 'analytics.impression'],
});

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Protocol Selection

Choose based on your needs:

• REST API: General purpose, widest compatibility

• MCP: AI assistant integration

• GraphQL: Complex data requirements

• Webhooks: Real-time updates

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Learn More: API Reference →