WorkOS Launches auth md for AI Agent Registration
WorkOS introduced auth md, an open protocol that standardizes how AI agents register for online services. The specification launches with support from Cloudflare and Firecrawl as early adopters.
Instead of relying on browser automation, CAPTCHAs, or human-driven signup flows, applications can expose registration requirements, permissions, and authentication endpoints through a simple auth md file.
Two registration flows are supported: agent verified, where the agent’s identity provider vouches for the user with no human interaction, and user claimed, where the agent triggers an OTP the user confirms manually.
The protocol is open and not tied to WorkOS infrastructure. It builds on existing OAuth standards and can be implemented by any app or agent provider. WorkOS AuthKit integration is available via early access.