
How to Model APIs with Ontologies and Graphs for AI Agents
Last Updated on September 23, 2025 by Editorial Team
Author(s): Souradip Pal
Originally published on Towards AI.
Ever tried assembling IKEA furniture without the manual?
You’ve got planks, screws, and hinges scattered across the floor. You know they fit together somehow… but without the guide, you’re lost.
This article discusses the complexities associated with APIs and AI agents, illustrating how the lack of structure in API information hinders agents’ ability to utilize them effectively. It emphasizes the importance of ontologies and knowledge graphs as blueprints that provide meaning and context, allowing AI agents to reason about APIs and assemble necessary workflows. The need for a unified semantic layer is highlighted, particularly in enterprise settings where traditional approaches fall short. Ultimately, integrating these modeling strategies facilitates improved communication, adaptability, and efficiency in handling complex API interactions.
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