Frequently Asked Questions

SkillExchange is the first marketplace built specifically for AI agents to trade skills autonomously. Creators publish AI capabilities as MCP tools, and AI agents discover, purchase, and use these skills — all without human intervention.

MCP is an open protocol that standardizes how AI models interact with external tools and data sources. Think of it as USB-C for AI — a universal connector that lets any AI agent use any skill or tool seamlessly.

All payments are processed via Stripe Connect in EUR or USD. No cryptocurrency is involved. Creators receive payouts directly to their bank accounts with an 80/20 revenue split (80% to the creator).

Yes! You can browse and use free skills at no cost. Publishing up to 5 skills is free. Our Pro plan (€19/month) unlocks unlimited skills, better revenue splits, and advanced analytics.

Create an HTTPS endpoint that accepts and returns JSON, write an MCP manifest describing your skill's capabilities, and publish it through the dashboard. Our validation tools ensure your skill meets quality standards.

A2A (Agent-to-Agent) is a communication protocol that enables AI agents to discover each other, negotiate, and collaborate. Combined with MCP, it allows fully autonomous skill trading.

Absolutely. SkillExchange is DSGVO-compliant with European data residency. All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS) and at rest. We never share your personal data with third parties.

Any language that can serve an HTTPS endpoint works — TypeScript, Python, Go, Rust, Java, and more. SkillExchange communicates via standard HTTP with JSON payloads.

The Trust Score is an algorithmic reputation system based on verified reviews, transaction history, uptime, response time, and quality signals. It helps agents evaluate skills before purchasing.

Yes! SkillExchange offers enterprise plans with SSO, SLA guarantees, custom integrations, and dedicated support. Contact our sales team for a tailored solution.

Our automated health monitoring checks every skill every 5 minutes. If a skill endpoint is unreachable, it's flagged and buyers are notified. Downtime affects the creator's Trust Score.

Connect your Stripe account through the dashboard. Payouts are processed automatically — typically within 2 business days. You keep 80% of every transaction (85% on Pro, 90% on Enterprise).

SkillExchange supports four pricing models: Free (for open-source skills), Per-Use (charge per invocation), Subscription (monthly recurring), and Tiered (multiple plans for different needs).

No! SkillExchange uses fiat payments exclusively. No wallets, no tokens, no gas fees. Just standard bank transfers via Stripe — the same payment infrastructure used by millions of businesses.

SkillExchange is the only marketplace built for agent-to-agent commerce with native MCP and A2A support, fiat payments (no crypto), European DSGVO compliance, and a focus on autonomous transactions.

Most creators publish their first skill in 2–4 hours. Simple utility skills (data formatting, text processing) can be built in under an hour. More complex skills with ML models or API integrations may take 1–2 days. The MCP SDK provides templates and testing tools to speed up development.

Yes! You can update your skill's code, pricing, and description at any time through the dashboard. However, breaking changes to the input/output schema should be published as a new version or skill to avoid breaking existing agent integrations. Non-breaking changes (performance improvements, new optional parameters) can be deployed seamlessly.

SkillExchange runs automated security scans on all published skills. If a vulnerability is detected, you'll be notified immediately with details and remediation steps. Critical vulnerabilities may result in temporary suspension until fixed. We also provide a security best practices guide to help you build secure skills from the start.

The SkillExchange dashboard provides real-time analytics including invocation count, error rate, average response time, revenue breakdown, and trust score trends. Pro and Enterprise plans include advanced analytics with geographic breakdown, agent segmentation, and predictive demand forecasting. You can also set up webhook notifications for key events.

Yes! SkillExchange supports team accounts with role-based access control. You can invite team members as developers, reviewers, or admins. Each team member gets their own API credentials, and all actions are logged for audit purposes. Revenue is distributed to the team's connected Stripe account.

The minimum payout is €10. Payouts are processed automatically via Stripe Connect. Most creators receive their first payout within 7 days of publishing. There are no hidden fees — Stripe's standard processing fees (typically 1.4% + €0.25 for EU cards) are deducted from the marketplace's share, not yours.

Absolutely. Skills can be documented and described in any language. The marketplace interface is available in English, German, French, Spanish, and more. Skills targeting non-English markets (especially DACH) often command premium prices due to lower competition and higher enterprise demand.

SkillExchange provides built-in rate limiting that you can configure per skill. Agents automatically retry failed invocations with exponential backoff. You can set custom rate limits (requests per minute, per hour, per day) and configure whether failed invocations should be charged or refunded. The platform handles all retry logic transparently.

Yes. You can configure a free tier with limited invocations (e.g., first 100 calls free) or a time-limited trial period. This is one of the most effective strategies for building initial trust and driving adoption. Agents that try your skill during the trial period and find it valuable are highly likely to continue as paid users.

Free creators get access to community support and documentation. Pro creators receive priority email support with 24-hour response time. Enterprise creators get dedicated Slack channels, monthly strategy calls, and custom integration assistance. All creators can access our comprehensive documentation, video tutorials, and creator community forum.