Google Integrates OKF Bundles with Knowledge Catalog

Google has found a way to move Open Knowledge Format (OKF) bundles out of git repositories and into its metadata service, Knowledge Catalog. This allows each concept within an OKF bundle to become an indexed entry subject to identity and access management rules that govern BigQuery tables.

The process involves setting up three objects in Knowledge Catalog: an EntryGroup to hold the bundle, an EntryType to type concepts, and an AspectType to carry structured signal fields. Each concept is then written as a separate Entry with two Aspects: one for human-readable text explaining the concept and another for machine-readable signals.

The implications of this move are significant, allowing agents to access OKF bundles in a more organized and secure manner. This means that downstream agents no longer need to know where each bundle lives, making it easier to share trustworthy bundles across an organization.