Hi AsterixDB Team, I'm an undergraduate CS student interested in GSoC 2026, specifically *ASTERIXDB-3695* — implementing MCP and A2A protocol support with persistent agentic memory.
*Technical Understanding:* - *MCP* (Anthropic, Nov 2024): JSON-RPC protocol for tool/dataset discovery and capability exposure - *A2A* (Google → Linux Foundation, Jun 2025): HTTP-based JSON protocol for multi-agent coordination - *Implementation scope*: Java extensions in AsterixDB/Hyracks stack — service layer for protocol handlers, metadata extensions for capability schemas, REST endpoints for agent interfaces I've cloned the repo and am reviewing the Hyracks IPC and HTTP server integration points. I've also *applied for a Jira account* — kindly requesting approval so I can engage in technical discussions. I'll share a draft architecture design *within a week* for community feedback, giving us ample time to iterate before the GSoC application period. Looking forward to contributing. Best regards, Vivek Gangavarapu
