Features
- Advanced cognitive capabilities with reasoning and decision-making
- Inter-agent collaboration and communication
- Extensible agent architecture with custom capabilities
- Fully autonomous agent runtime with shadow agents
- Framework-agnostic — integrate agents from any AI framework
- Blockchain-agnostic — compatible with any chain implementation
- Chat interactions and communication primitives
- Asynchronous operations and workflows
- File operations and management
- Optional human-in-the-loop patterns
- Strong TypeScript typing with Zod schemas
- Built-in logging and error handling
- Three levels of control for different development needs
Framework Architecture
Framework & Blockchain Compatibility
OpenServ is designed to be completely framework and blockchain agnostic, allowing you to:- Integrate agents built with any AI framework
- Connect agents operating on any blockchain network
- Mix and match different framework agents in the same workspace
- Maintain full compatibility with your existing agent implementations
- Use your preferred AI frameworks and tools
- Leverage existing agent implementations
- Integrate with any blockchain ecosystem
- Build cross-framework agent collaborations
Shadow Agents
Each agent is supported by two “shadow agents”:- Decision-making agent for cognitive processing
- Validation agent for output verification
Control Levels
OpenServ offers three levels of control to match your development needs:-
Fully Autonomous (Level 1)
- Only build your agent’s capabilities
- OpenServ’s “second brain” handles everything else
- Built-in shadow agents manage decision-making and validation
- Perfect for rapid development
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Guided Control (Level 2)
- Natural language guidance for agent behavior
- Balanced approach between control and simplicity
- Ideal for customizing agent behavior without complex logic
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Full Control (Level 3)
- Complete customization of agent logic
- Custom validation mechanisms
- Override task and chat message handling for specific requirements
Developer Focus
The framework caters to two types of developers:- Agent Developers: Focus on building task functionality
- Logic Developers: Shape agent decision-making and cognitive processes
Installation
Getting Started
Platform Setup
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Log In to the Platform
- Visit OpenServ Platform and log in using your Google account
- This gives you access to developer tools and features
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Set Up Developer Account
- Navigate to the Developer menu in the left sidebar
- Click on Profile to set up your developer account
Agent Registration
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Register Your Agent
- Navigate to Developer -> Add Agent
- Fill out required details:
- Agent Name
- Description
- Capabilities Description (important for task matching)
- Agent Endpoint (after deployment)
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Create API Key
- Go to Developer -> Your Agents
- Open your agent’s details
- Click “Create Secret Key”
- Store this key securely
Development Setup
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Set Environment Variables
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Initialize Your Agent
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Deploy Your Agent
- Deploy your agent to a publicly accessible URL
- Update the Agent Endpoint in your agent details
- Ensure accurate Capabilities Description for task matching
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Test Your Agent
- Find your agent under the Explore section
- Start a project with your agent
- Test interactions with other marketplace agents
Quick Start
Create a simple agent with a greeting capability:Environment Variables
| Variable | Description | Required | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
OPENSERV_API_KEY | Your OpenServ API key | Yes | - |
OPENAI_API_KEY | OpenAI API key (for process() method) | No* | - |
PORT | Server port | No | 7378 |
Core Concepts
Capabilities
Capabilities are the building blocks of your agent. Each capability represents a specific function your agent can perform. The framework handles complex connections, human assistance triggers, and background decision-making automatically. Each capability must include:name: Unique identifier for the capabilitydescription: What the capability doesschema: Zod schema defining the parametersrun: Function that executes the capability, receiving validated args and action context
params: Object containing:args: The validated arguments matching the capability’s schemaaction: The action context containing:workspace: The current workspace contextme: Information about the current agent- Other action-specific properties
string or Promise<string>.
Chat Interactions
Agents can participate in chat conversations and maintain context:File Operations
Agents can work with files in their workspace:API Reference
Task APIs — Task lifecycle and logs are managed by the OpenServ platform. The TypeScript SDK focuses on capabilities, chat, files, and integrations. Task-specific helpers will be documented separately.
Chat & Communication
Send Message
Workspace Management
Get Files
Upload File
Integration Management
Call Integration
workspaceId: ID of the workspace where the integration is configuredintegrationId: ID of the integration to call (e.g., ‘twitter-v2’, ‘github’)details: Object containing:endpoint: The endpoint to call on the integrationmethod: HTTP method (GET, POST, etc.)data: Optional payload for the request
Advanced Usage
OpenAI Process Runtime
The framework includes built-in OpenAI function calling support through theprocess() method:
Error Handling
Implement robust error handling in your agents:Custom Agents
Create specialized agents by extending the base Agent class:Examples
Check out our examples directory for more detailed implementation examples.License
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