This page contains information about SAMP, the Simple Application Messaging Protocol.
Standard
SAMP is defined by the SAMP Standard. Version 1.11, dated 21 April 2009 is an IVOA Recommendation. Some historical information about the discussions leading to its current form can be found at SampDoc. Version 1.2 is currently under consideration, and can be seen on the IVOA Documents page; in due course discussion will be invited at SampRfcV12.
MTypes
An MType is a short string which defines the semantics of a given SAMP message. A few administrative MTypes are defined in the SAMP document.
A list of MTypes in use in applications, along with procedures for extending it, can be found at SampMTypes.
Software
Software which uses the SAMP protocol is listed at SampSoftware.
Further Discussion
Discussions concerning development of the protocol, suggestions for new MTypes, and anything else SAMP-related, take place on the apps-samp@ivoa.net mailing list (see also the list archive). Queries and requests for help from application developers or users who would like to adopt or find out more about SAMP are very welcome.
