OANP

OANP, which stands for Ontology-based Agentic Negotiation Protocol, is a system that helps autonomous agents negotiate with each other in a structured way. It's designed to allow these agents to figure out what each party truly wants, come up with different solutions, and reach an agreement quickly. OANP formalizes the negotiation process, letting agents define their goals, alternatives, and the issues at hand. The system then manages the negotiation, showing the progress in real time and providing the final agreement or explaining why one couldn't be reached.

Benefits

OANP focuses on understanding the core interests behind demands, not just the demands themselves. It ensures that no party agrees to a deal that is worse than their best alternative option. The system encourages finding solutions that benefit everyone involved, rather than just dividing limited resources. Every step taken during the negotiation is recorded, making the process transparent and traceable. OANP uses a shared understanding of terms, going beyond simple instructions.

Use Cases

For researchers, OANP provides a detailed protocol with defined steps and phases for negotiation. It supports different types of mediators and offers many ways to measure the success of a negotiation, like how fair the outcome is or how much better it is than the alternatives. For people working in various fields, OANP includes many ready-to-use examples, from negotiating salaries to complex international agreements. It can also be used to set up negotiations in any area by describing them in a simple file format. OANP can connect with popular AI language models like those from OpenAI and Anthropic.

Vibes

OANP is built on research in automated negotiation and multi-agent systems, drawing from established principles of negotiation and mediation.

Additional Information

The framework is built with modern technologies, including a fast backend, advanced agent capabilities using tools like LangGraph and LangChain, and a user-friendly web interface. OANP comes with 12 pre-set negotiation scenarios covering areas like employment, legal disputes, business deals, and international relations. The project is also looking for partners to explore real-world applications in fields such as arbitration, law, insurance, and diplomacy.