Spec · 2026
cleared.txt Spec: Agent Discovery Without a Directory Fight (2026)
By Cleared Index · Updated 2026 · 6 min read
Agents need a boring file they can fetch. cleared.txt is that file — attested inventory for pay decisions.
Operators: list free. Don't fight for directory shelves. Win the map agents already pull.
Surfaces
GET /cleared.txt— human-skim + agent parseGET /.well-known/cleared.json— structuredGET /llms.txt— agent habit + learn cluster + mapGET /api/cleared/attested-map— JSON pay-decision map
Operator checklist
Valid x402 manifest → Submit → Check PASS → optional Cleared tier for preference. That's the whole cleared.txt path.
Publish once. Show up in the map.
Submit your endpoint. Agents read cleared.txt and attested map — not your marketing site.
Integrate in a few lines
curl -s https://clearedindex.com/cleared.txt | headcurl -s https://clearedindex.com/api/cleared/attested-map | jq .Frequently Asked Questions
What is cleared.txt?+
A machine-readable attested inventory surface at clearedindex.com/cleared.txt — pay-decision map for agents, not a curated shopping blog.
How is it different from a directory?+
Directories optimize browse. cleared.txt optimizes agent pay decisions: what is attested, live, and routable.
How do I get on cleared.txt?+
List (free) or get found. Live, non-opted-out listings appear. Cleared tier improves preference in routing.
Is there JSON?+
Yes — /.well-known/cleared.json and /api/cleared/attested-map for structured clients.
Related
Sibling rail: Ape Gate Check on Entropy Index. Regime context before size — Cleared before spend.