> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://handbook.regen.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://handbook.regen.network/protocol-development.md). # Protocol Development - [Protocol (Methodology) Development Overview](https://handbook.regen.network/protocol-development/protocol-methodology-development-overview.md): How to develop a protocol (also known as a methodology) with Regen Registry - [Submitting a Methodology](https://handbook.regen.network/protocol-development/submitting-a-methodology.md) - [Protocol Development Support](https://handbook.regen.network/protocol-development/protocol-development-support.md): Support during the stages of Methodology Development - [Protocol Review Process](https://handbook.regen.network/protocol-development/methodology-review-process.md): Internal Review, Expert Peer Review, & Public Comment - [Who are Expert Peer Reviewers](https://handbook.regen.network/protocol-development/who-are-expert-peer-reviewers.md): What we look for in Expert Peer Reviewers, the benefits of participation and how to participate - [Approval of New Credit Protocols and Credit Types](https://handbook.regen.network/protocol-development/approval-of-new-credit-protocols-and-credit-types.md): This section describes how new credit protocols and credit types are formally approved into the Regen Registry once expert review and public comment have been completed. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://handbook.regen.network/protocol-development.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.