Open Resource Discovery

ORD is an open protocol for publishing and discovering application and service metadata. It defines a structured schema for APIs, events, data products, and AI agents, enabling consistent discovery and integration across systems and marketplaces. As the foundation of the Data Fabric, ORD metadata is collected by UMS and used by Knowledge Graph to map relationships across providers.

• Common Metadata Language: Defines a clear, machine-readable format for describing APIs, events, data products, and related resources, ensuring consistent structure across all producers.
• Improved Resource Discoverability: Standardizes key details like endpoints, capabilities, and ownership, making resources easier to find and understand across distributed landscapes.
• Cross-System Interoperability: One shared specification lets platforms and tools exchange and interpret resource descriptions without custom integrations.
• Extensible Schema: Supports safe extensions so organizations can add domain-specific fields without breaking compatibility, allowing flexibility for future needs.