Java Agent Development Framework

JADE (Java Agent Development Framework ) is an open source middleware for the operation of agent-based peer-to- peer applications. The framework is written in Java and is being developed by the University of Parma.

JADE follows the FIPA standard (Foundation for Intelligent Physical Agents ) and is connected to the mobile Java J2ME CLDC environment MIDP 1.0 compatible. Thus, the framework can run on multiple platforms and especially on mobile devices.

In addition to the Framework for the implementation of the JADE agent has graphical tools for debugging and deployment of agents, as well as a remote application for configuration. JADE agents can change the configurations at runtime and even moved to a different machine.

JADE is distributed by Telecom Italia under the LGPL.