Glossary

Service Contract

Also called: Interface Contract

A formal specification defining the interface, input expectations, output structure, and protocols for a service.

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Related terms

Interface Contract

A formal specification that defines how software components, services, APIs, or AI agents interact by describing supported operations, input and output formats, data types, protocols, constraints, and expected behavior, ensuring consistent and interoperable communication.

Data Contract

A formal specification that defines the structure, format, semantics, and validation rules for data exchanged between systems or services.

Service Endpoint

A network address or communication entry point where a specific service or agent capability can be accessed.

OpenAPIOAS

A machine-readable specification for describing HTTP APIs, enabling AI systems and applications to discover and integrate callable API operations.

Integration Adapter

A software component that translates data formats, protocols, or interfaces between an AI application and an external system, enabling interoperability without requiring changes to either side of the integration.

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