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WorkOS auth.md agent registration protocol
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WorkOS released auth.md, an open protocol that allows web applications to publish a Markdown file specifying which agent registration flows, OAuth scopes, and credential-binding methods they support, enabling AI agents to self-register without manual form completion. The protocol extends OAuth standards to provide structured authorization for agents accessing third-party services.
- WorkOS released auth.md as an open agent registration protocol built on OAuth standards
- Applications publish a Markdown file at their domain declaring supported registration flows and required scopes
- Agents can register and obtain user-tied credentials without human form submission
- Protocol addresses the lack of structured registration mechanisms for AI agents in web applications
- Extends OAuth to provide an authorization layer specifically designed for agent use cases