Protocol v1 (Removed)

V1 Protocol Removed
Agent Protocol v1 was **removed** in Zentinel release 26.02_18 (February 2026). All agents must use [Protocol v2](../v2/). The documentation below is preserved for historical reference only.

Documentation (Historical)

PageDescription
Protocol SpecificationWire protocol and message formats
Events & HooksRequest lifecycle events agents can handle
Building AgentsHow to create your own agent
Transport ProtocolsUnix sockets and gRPC connectivity

Migrating to v2

All agents must use Protocol v2. See the v2 documentation for the current protocol specification, API reference, and transport options.