Working with ACP

In this video, Ben from Poolside introduces the Agent Client Protocol (ACP): an open standard designed to decouple the IDE from the AI/agent. With ACP any compatible client can talk to any compatible agent using a shared integration layer. Whether you prefer the Poolside Assistant desktop app or the pool CLI, ACP brings a unified, powerful experience to your workflow. Ben walks through exactly how it works, what makes it unique, and runs a live end-to-end demonstration from both the desktop app and the terminal.