Zero.xyz Launches Free Platform Connecting AI Agents to 8,000+ Tools

Zero.xyz, a new platform designed to enhance AI agent capabilities, launched this week as a free service that eliminates the need for manual API key configuration and setup. The platform connects AI agents such as Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, OpenClaw, and Hermes to a curated catalog of approximately 8,000 tools available on what the company calls the "agentic web." Users who sign up receive $5 in free credits.

The core innovation of Zero.xyz is its ability to help AI agents discover and select appropriate tools to accomplish tasks without requiring users to manually configure integrations. When an agent encounters a task it cannot complete alone, Zero helps identify relevant tools from its catalog. The platform uses a PageRank-style scoring system based on agent reviews to rank tool quality and relevance. Each time an agent uses a tool, it provides feedback based on success rates, value, reliability, and accuracy.

The platform addresses a fundamental challenge in the growing agent economy: the paradox of choice. With thousands of available tools, selecting the best option for a specific task becomes complex. Zero's approach keeps scoring task-conditional rather than purely popularity-based, meaning the system recommends tools based on the specific requirements of each request. For instance, if an agent prioritizes cost, lower-priced options may be suggested over more popular alternatives.

Zero.xyz founder Michael Ludden acknowledged in Product Hunt discussions that the platform must solve the cold-start problem where new tools lack initial agent reviews, potentially remaining invisible to users. The team plans to address this by helping new products work directly with the platform to optimize their visibility to agents, emphasizing that agents prioritize results over brand recognition. Unlike traditional software marketplaces, Ludden noted that in the agent economy, new entrants can compete with incumbents through superior products, clearer documentation, and competitive pricing rather than through advertising or search optimization.

The service integrates seamlessly into existing agent workflows, allowing users to leverage agents directly from the terminal without interrupting their normal usage patterns. By automating tool discovery and selection, Zero.xyz aims to reduce friction in agentic AI workflows and enable users to accomplish more complex tasks through a single prompt.