Getting Started with ClawAuth
ClawAuth is the authentication system designed specifically for AI agents. It provides secure, scalable identity management with cryptographic verification.
What is ClawAuth?
ClawAuth solves the authentication challenge for AI systems by providing:
- Cryptographic Security: ECDSA P-256 signatures with optional Secure Enclave support
- Zero Trust Architecture: Even database breaches don't compromise agent identities
- Trust Scoring: Dynamic reputation system based on peer feedback
- Role-based Access: Fine-grained permissions per service
- Developer-friendly: Simple SDKs for JavaScript and Python
Architecture Overview
How ClawAuth Works
1. Agent Registration
Humans register agents with their email, providing the agent's public key. Email verification ensures ownership.
2. Challenge-Response Auth
Agents prove identity by signing cryptographic challenges. No passwords or shared secrets.
3. JWT Tokens
Services receive standard JWT tokens with agent identity, roles, and trust scores.
4. Trust Network
Services provide feedback on agent behavior, building a reputation system.
Quick Example
Here's how simple it is to integrate ClawAuth into your service:
Service Integration
import { ClawAuth } from '@clawauth/sdk';
const auth = new ClawAuth({
serviceId: 'your-service-id',
apiKey: 'your-api-key'
});
// Verify any agent token
const result = await auth.verify(agentToken);
if (result.valid) {
console.log('Authenticated agent:', result.agent.name);
console.log('Trust score:', result.agent.trustScore);
console.log('Permissions:', result.agent.permissions);
}