Open Data API

Free JSON API with 51 definitions, 17 protocols, 30 glossary terms, and cross-category analysis. CC BY-SA 4.0. No authentication required.

Endpoints

Definitions

/api/definitions.json

All 51 definitions across 6 categories with source, date, notes, and tags.

51 entries ~150KB Monthly updates

Protocols

/api/protocols.json

17 protocols with payment, identity, blockchain, governance, and status.

17 entries ~50KB Monthly updates

Glossary

/api/glossary.json

30 core terms with definitions, examples, and cross-references.

30 terms ~75KB Quarterly updates

Metadata

/api/meta.json

API info, endpoints, usage guidelines, citation format, and changelog.

Metadata ~20KB On-demand

Usage Examples

Fetch all definitions

JavaScript fetch('https://agenticeconomy.dev/api/definitions.json') .then(r => r.json()) .then(data => { console.log(data.count + ' definitions'); console.log('Categories:', Object.keys(data.categories)); });

Filter by category

JavaScript fetch('/api/definitions.json') .then(r => r.json()) .then(data => { const categoryA = data.definitions .filter(d => d.category === 'A'); console.log(categoryA.length + ' agent-assisted definitions'); });

Find a protocol by slug

JavaScript fetch('/api/protocols.json') .then(r => r.json()) .then(data => { const x402 = data.protocols.find(p => p.slug === 'x402'); console.log(x402.name + ' (Category ' + x402.category + ')'); console.log('Status:', x402.status); });

Search glossary

JavaScript fetch('/api/glossary.json') .then(r => r.json()) .then(data => { const term = data.terms .find(t => t.term.toLowerCase() === 'settlement'); console.log(term.definition); });

Features

CORS Enabled

Use directly from browser JavaScript. No server-side proxy needed.

No Authentication

Public data. Free forever. No API keys, rate limits, or signup.

CC BY-SA 4.0

Open license. Attribution required. Share modifications under same license.

Structured Data

Consistent JSON schema across all endpoints. Machine-readable.

Regular Updates

Monthly updates for definitions and protocols. Verified from primary sources.

Cross-Linked

Definitions link to protocols. Protocols cross-reference infrastructure standards.

Citation

APA Format:

Dechamps Otamendi, R. (2026). Agentic Economy Definitions, Protocols, and Standards. https://agenticeconomy.dev/api

BibTeX:

@misc{dechamps2026, author = {Dechamps Otamendi, René}, title = {Agentic Economy Definitions, Protocols, and Standards}, year = {2026}, url = {https://agenticeconomy.dev/api} }

Use Cases

Research & Analysis

Power academic research, reports, and comparative analysis with structured data on protocol design.

Product Development

Reference protocol specs, payment mechanisms, and identity frameworks when designing agentic systems.

Knowledge Bases

Embed definitions and glossary terms into your own knowledge management and documentation systems.

Agent Discovery

Build agent registries, decision trees, and protocol selectors using this canonical data.