Agent-Control-Standard · rocklambros · Apr 10, 2026 · Sep 28, 2025 · Sep 28, 2025 · Nov 5, 2025
diff --git a/.github/workflows/sync_version.py b/.github/workflows/sync_version.py
@@ -42,13 +42,13 @@ def main():
         f.write(updated_content)
     print(f"✓ Updated specification.md to version {version}")
 
-    # Update aos_schema.json
-    with open('specification/AOS/aos_schema.json', 'r') as f:
+    # Update acs_schema.json
+    with open('specification/ACS/acs_schema.json', 'r') as f:
         data = json.load(f)
     data['version'] = version
-    with open('specification/AOS/aos_schema.json', 'w') as f:
+    with open('specification/ACS/acs_schema.json', 'w') as f:
         json.dump(data, f, indent=4)
-    print(f"✓ Updated aos_schema.json to version {version}")
+    print(f"✓ Updated acs_schema.json to version {version}")
 
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":

diff --git a/.github/workflows/sync_version.yml b/.github/workflows/sync_version.yml
@@ -70,13 +70,13 @@ jobs:
             Updated files:
             - `pyproject.toml`
             - `docs/spec/instrument/specification.md`
-            - `specification/AOS/aos_schema.json`
+            - `specification/ACS/acs_schema.json`
 
             The version was read from the `version.txt` file.
           branch: version-sync-${{ env.VERSION }}
           delete-branch: true
           add-paths: |
             pyproject.toml
             docs/spec/instrument/specification.md
-            specification/AOS/aos_schema.json
+            specification/ACS/acs_schema.json
 
diff --git a/CLAUDE.md b/CLAUDE.md
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ Before finalizing any text, review against the Editorial Checklist in STYLE.md.
 
 ## Project Overview
 
-AOS (Agent Observability Standard) is the industry standard for building secure, observable AI agents. It delivers three core capabilities:
+ACS (Agent Control Standard) is the industry standard for building secure, observable AI agents. It delivers three core capabilities:
 - **Inspectability**: Complete visibility into agent components and capabilities
 - **Traceability**: Full trace trail with reasoning chains
 - **Instrumentability**: Hard controls and policy enforcement
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ uv pip install -e .
 ## Architecture Overview
 
 ### Core Framework Components
-The AOS framework consists of three interconnected layers:
+The ACS framework consists of three interconnected layers:
 
 1. **Instrument Layer** (Hooks)
    - Real-time control points that allow Guardian Agents to permit, deny, or modify agent actions
@@ -56,8 +56,8 @@ The AOS framework consists of three interconnected layers:
    - Critical for supply chain security and compliance
 
 ### Key Protocol Concepts
-- **Observed Agent**: The AI agent being monitored (implements AOS endpoints)
-- **Guardian Agent**: Enforces security policies and observability (consumes AOS data)
+- **Observed Agent**: The AI agent being monitored (implements ACS endpoints)
+- **Guardian Agent**: Enforces security policies and observability (consumes ACS data)
 - **Session**: Scoped interaction unit from activation to completion
 - **Step**: Atomic action/decision within agent reasoning process
 - **Hook Response**: Guardian's permit/deny/modify decision with optional mutations
@@ -72,12 +72,12 @@ The AOS framework consists of three interconnected layers:
 - **Standards Integration**: OpenTelemetry spans, OCSF events, SBOM formats
 
 ### Important Files
-- `specification/AOS/aos_schema.json`: Complete JSON Schema for AOS protocol
+- `specification/ACS/acs_schema.json`: Complete JSON Schema for ACS protocol
 - `docs/spec/instrument/specification.md`: Detailed protocol specification
 - `docs/spec/instrument/hooks.md`: Available hooks and their triggers
 - `docs/spec/trace/events.md`: Event catalog and schemas
 - `docs/topics/core_concepts.md`: Fundamental concepts and terminology
-- `docs/topics/AOS_in_action_example.md`: Step-by-step implementation example
+- `docs/topics/ACS_in_action_example.md`: Step-by-step implementation example
 - `mkdocs.yml`: Documentation site configuration
 
 ### Navigation Structure
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ The documentation follows this hierarchy:
 This is a documentation-focused project built with:
 - **UV** for Python dependency management (replaces pip)
 - **MkDocs Material** for documentation generation
-- **GitHub Pages** for hosting at aos.owasp.org
+- **GitHub Pages** for hosting at agentcontrolstandard.org
 
 ### Roadmap Context
 - **v0.1** (Current): Documentation, schemas, and requirements

diff --git a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ further defined and clarified by project maintainers.
 ## Enforcement
 
 Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be
-reported by contacting the project team at [aos@zenity.io](mailto:aos@zenity.io). All
+reported by contacting the project team at [acs@zenity.io](mailto:acs@zenity.io). All
 complaints will be reviewed and investigated and will result in a response that
 is deemed necessary and appropriate to the circumstances. The project team is
 obligated to maintain confidentiality with regard to the reporter of an incident.

diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Contributing to AOS
+# Contributing to ACS
 
 We're building trustworthy AI agents together. Your contributions make the future of agent observability possible.
 
@@ -8,15 +8,15 @@ Search existing issues and pull requests to avoid duplicating efforts.
 
 ## How to Contribute
 
-**Ideas**: Join issue discussions or start new ones. Your voice shapes AOS direction.
+**Ideas**: Join issue discussions or start new ones. Your voice shapes ACS direction.
 
 **Writing**: Expand documentation with your expertise. Clear explanations help everyone.
 
 **Copy Editing**: Fix typos, clarify language, improve quality. Every word matters. Follow our [styling guide](./STYLE.md).
 
 **Code**: Implement specifications, build tools, create examples.
 
-**Standards**: Help Improve AOS, extend CycloneDX, SPDX, SWID for agent components.
+**Standards**: Help Improve ACS, extend CycloneDX, SPDX, SWID for agent components.
 
 ## Development Process
 
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ All submissions require review via GitHub pull requests. Consult [GitHub Help](h
 ## What We Need
 
 **High Priority:**
-Look for unassigned [Open Issues](https://github.com/OWASP/www-project-agent-observability-standard/issues).
+Look for unassigned [Open Issues](https://github.com/Agent-Control-Standard/ACS/issues).
 
 **Always Welcome:**
 - Documentation improvements
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ This guide is based on [github-contributing](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/s
 
 ## Community
 
-- **[GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/OWASP/www-project-agent-observability-standard/discussions)**: Ask questions, share ideas
-- **[Issues](https://github.com/OWASP/www-project-agent-observability-standard/issues)**: Report bugs, request features
+- **[GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/Agent-Control-Standard/ACS/discussions)**: Ask questions, share ideas
+- **[Issues](https://github.com/Agent-Control-Standard/ACS/issues)**: Report bugs, request features
 
 We're building the future of AI agent observability. Join us.
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
-# Agent Observability Standard
+# Agent Control Standard
 
-[![Apache License](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-Apache_2.0-blue.svg)](./LICENSE.txt)
+[![MIT License](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-blue.svg)](./LICENSE.txt)
 
-![AOS Banner](docs/assets/banner.png)
+![ACS Banner](docs/assets/banner.png)
 
 **Making AI agents trustworthy by standardizing observability.**
 
@@ -20,48 +20,48 @@ For agents to become trustworthy they must be **inspectable, traceable and instr
 ### Key Components
 
 The standard covers the following aspects
-1. AOS that defines the interaction between the Observed Agent and the Guardian Agent
-2. Observability requirements and implementations for tracing all AOS events using OpenTelemetry and OCSF
+1. ACS that defines the interaction between the Observed Agent and the Guardian Agent
+2. Observability requirements and implementations for tracing all ACS events using OpenTelemetry and OCSF
 3. Agent BOM (AgBOM) requirements and implementations for exposing dynamic Agent's bill-of-material via CoycloneDX, SWID and SPDX
 
 ## Getting Started
 
-- 📚 **Explore the Documentation:** Visit the [Documentation Site](https://aos.owasp.org) for a complete overview, the full specification, tutorials, and guides.
-- 📝 **View the Specification:** [Specification](https://github.com/OWASP/www-project-agent-observability-standard/tree/main/specification)
+- 📚 **Explore the Documentation:** Visit the [Documentation Site](https://agentcontrolstandard.org) for a complete overview, the full specification, tutorials, and guides.
+- 📝 **View the Specification:** [Specification](https://github.com/Agent-Control-Standard/ACS/tree/main/specification)
 
 ## Contributing
 
-We welcome community contributions to enhance and evolve AOS!
+We welcome community contributions to enhance and evolve ACS!
 
 - **Questions & Discussions:** Join our [GitHub Discussions](do we have github enterprise?).
-- **Issues & Feedback:** Report issues or suggest improvements via [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/OWASP/www-project-agent-observability-standard/issues).
+- **Issues & Feedback:** Report issues or suggest improvements via [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/Agent-Control-Standard/ACS/issues).
 - **Contribution Guide:** See our [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for details on how to contribute.
 
 ## What's next
 
 #### v0.1 (Public Preview)
 - Overall documentation and requirements
-- AOS definitions and schema
+- ACS definitions and schema
 - Observability definitions for for OpenTelemetry and OCSF
 - AgBOM requirements
 
 #### v1
 - Implementation of Agent instrumentation
 - Implementation of Guardian Agent sample app with
-  - AOS Support
-  - AOS to OpenTelemetry mapper
-  - AOS to OCSF mapper
-- FastMCP client instrumentation for AOS
-- A2A client instrumentation for AOS
+  - ACS Support
+  - ACS to OpenTelemetry mapper
+  - ACS to OCSF mapper
+- FastMCP client instrumentation for ACS
+- A2A client instrumentation for ACS
 
 #### v2
 - Requirements for CycloneDX, SPDX, SWID
-- Implementation of AOS to AgBOM mappers for CycloneDX, SPDX, SWID
+- Implementation of ACS to AgBOM mappers for CycloneDX, SPDX, SWID
 
 #### v3
 - Extending A2A and MCP to support deny and modify operations
 - Implementation of Agent with deny and modify support
 
 ## About
 
-The AOS is an open-source project under the [Apache License 2.0](LICENSE), and is open to contributions from the community.
+The ACS is an open-source project under the [MIT License](LICENSE.txt), and is open to contributions from the community.
diff --git a/STYLE.md b/STYLE.md
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# AOS Editorial Style Guide
+# ACS Editorial Style Guide
 
 ## Core Philosophy
 
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
 
 ### Language Choices
 - Active voice dominates: "Agents expose events" not "Events are exposed by agents"
-- Present tense when possible: "AOS provides" not "AOS will provide"
+- Present tense when possible: "ACS provides" not "ACS will provide"
 - Technical terms get defined once, then used freely
 
 ## Structure Guidelines

diff --git a/docs/README.md b/docs/README.md
@@ -53,5 +53,5 @@ Early standardization provides a unique opportunity to build trustworthiness int
 
 ## Read Next
 
-- [AOS](./aos.md)
+- [ACS](./acs.md)
 - [Core Concepts](./topics/core_concepts.md)
diff --git a/docs/about.md b/docs/about.md
@@ -1,16 +1,16 @@
-# About AOS
+# About ACS
 
-Agent Observability Standard (AOS) creates industry-wide transparency for AI agents.
+Agent Control Standard (ACS) creates industry-wide transparency for AI agents.
 
 ## Mission
 
 Transform AI agents from black boxes into trustworthy systems through standardized observability.
 
-Enterprises need to see what agents do, understand why they act, and control their behavior. AOS provides the specifications and protocols to make this possible.
+Enterprises need to see what agents do, understand why they act, and control their behavior. ACS provides the specifications and protocols to make this possible.
 
 ## What We're Building
 
-**Instrumentation Standard**: AOS standard for agent instrumentation.
+**Instrumentation Standard**: ACS standard for agent instrumentation.
 
 **Standards Extensions**: Enhance CycloneDX, SPDX, SWID for AI agent components. Extend OCSF and OpenTelemetry with agent-specific schemas.
 
@@ -22,10 +22,10 @@ Enterprises need to see what agents do, understand why they act, and control the
 
 ## Join the Mission
 
-AOS succeeds when the entire AI agent ecosystem adopts these standards. We're building this together.
+ACS succeeds when the entire AI agent ecosystem adopts these standards. We're building this together.
 
 - **Contribute**: Help shape the specifications
-- **Implement**: Build AOS support in your agent platform
+- **Implement**: Build ACS support in your agent platform
 - **Advocate**: Spread the word about trustworthy agents
 
-Contact us at [aos@zenity.io](mailto:aos@zenity.io).
+Contact us at [acs@zenity.io](mailto:acs@zenity.io).