agent-passport-system

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  • General

    Note that other projects may use the same name.

    Enforcement and accountability layer for AI agents. Cryptographic identity, delegation that can only narrow, gateway as judge and executor, signed tamper-evident receipts for permitted and denied actions. TypeScript reference, Apache-2.0.

    Please use SPDX license expression format; examples include "Apache-2.0", "BSD-2-Clause", "BSD-3-Clause", "GPL-2.0+", "LGPL-3.0+", "MIT", and "(BSD-2-Clause OR Ruby)". Do not include single quotes or double quotes.
    If there is more than one language, list them as comma-separated values (spaces optional) and sort them from most to least used. If there is a long list, please list at least the first three most common ones. If there is no language (e.g., this is a documentation-only or test-only project), use the single character "-". Please use a conventional capitalization for each language, e.g., "JavaScript".
    The Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) is a structured naming scheme for information technology systems, software, and packages. It is used in a number of systems and databases when reporting vulnerabilities.

    Specified as an active IETF Internet-Draft, draft-pidlisnyi-aps. Backed by a published research series with Zenodo DOIs. A companion open vocabulary registry (agent-governance-vocabulary) accepts crosswalk contributions from outside projects.

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  • Controls


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    When a CI/CD task is executed with no permissions specified, the CI/CD system MUST default the task's permissions to the lowest permissions granted in the pipeline. [OSPS-AC-04.01]
    Configure the project's settings to assign the lowest available permissions to new pipelines by default, granting additional permissions only when necessary for specific tasks.

    All ten workflows declare explicit top-level token permissions, and the repository's default workflow token permission is read-only, so an unspecified task gets the lowest grant.


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    When an official release is created, that release MUST be assigned a unique version identifier. [OSPS-BR-02.01]
    Assign a unique version identifier to each release produced by the project, following a consistent naming convention or numbering scheme. Examples include SemVer, CalVer, or git commit id.

    package.json version is bumped for every release, and npm's registry rejects republishing an already-used version number, so every published version is guaranteed unique. [version_unique]


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    When an official release is created, that release MUST contain a descriptive log of functional and security modifications. [OSPS-BR-04.01]
    Ensure that all releases include a descriptive change log. It is recommended to ensure that the change log is human-readable and includes details beyond commit messages, such as descriptions of the security impact or relevance to different use cases. To ensure machine readability, place the content under a markdown header such as "## Changelog".

    Non-trivial release notes file in repository: https://github.com/aeoess/agent-passport-system/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md. [release_notes]


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    When a build and release pipeline ingests dependencies, it MUST use standardized tooling where available. [OSPS-BR-05.01]
    Use a common tooling for your ecosystem, such as package managers or dependency management tools to ingest dependencies at build time. This may include using a dependency file, lock file, or manifest to specify the required dependencies, which are then pulled in by the build system.

    package.json with package-lock.json and Cargo.toml with Cargo.lock list all external dependencies in machine-processable form.
    https://github.com/aeoess/agent-passport-system/blob/main/package.json [external_dependencies]


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    When an official release is created, that release MUST be signed or accounted for in a signed manifest including each asset's cryptographic hashes. [OSPS-BR-06.01]
    Sign all released software assets at build time with a cryptographic signature or attestations, such as GPG or PGP signature, Sigstore signatures, SLSA provenance, or SLSA VSAs. Include the cryptographic hashes of each asset in a signed manifest or metadata file.

    Releases are published through npm Trusted Publishing (OIDC) with a SLSA build-provenance attestation signed via Sigstore; no long-lived signing key exists on any distribution site. SECURITY.md documents verification with npm audit signatures. https://www.npmjs.com/package/agent-passport-system [signed_releases]


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    When the project has made a release, the project documentation MUST include a description of how the project selects, obtains, and tracks its dependencies. [OSPS-DO-06.01]
    It is recommended to publish this information alongside the project's technical & design documentation on a publicly viewable resource such as the source code repository, project website, or other channel.

    CONTRIBUTING.md states the selection policy (two runtime dependencies, additions rejected in review); dependencies are obtained via npm and cargo with committed lockfiles; Dependabot tracks npm and GitHub Actions updates.


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    The project documentation MUST include instructions on how to build the software, including required libraries, frameworks, SDKs, and dependencies. [OSPS-DO-07.01]
    It is recommended to publish this information alongside the project's contributor documentation, such as in CONTRIBUTING.md or other developer task documentation. This may also be documented using Makefile targets or other automation scripts.

    git clone, npm ci, npm test. The CONTRIBUTING checklist documents the full local gate including tsc --noEmit.
    https://github.com/aeoess/agent-passport-system/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md [installation_development_quick]


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    While active, the project documentation MUST include a list of project members with access to sensitive resources. [OSPS-GV-01.01]
    Document project participants and their roles through such artifacts as members.md, governance.md, maintainers.md, or similar file within the source code repository of the project. This may be as simple as including names or account handles in a list of maintainers, or more complex depending on the project's governance.

    The Roles section of GOVERNANCE_SURFACES.md names the person with access to sensitive resources (the maintainer, releases and publishing).


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    While active, the project documentation MUST include descriptions of the roles and responsibilities for members of the project. [OSPS-GV-01.02]
    Document project participants and their roles through such artifacts as members.md, governance.md, maintainers.md, or similar file within the source code repository of the project.

    The Roles section of GOVERNANCE_SURFACES.md names the maintainer and states the responsibilities attached to the role: releases, security response, merge authority on core surfaces, standards representation.
    https://github.com/aeoess/agent-passport-system/blob/main/GOVERNANCE_SURFACES.md [roles_responsibilities]


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    While active, the project documentation MUST include a guide for code contributors that includes requirements for acceptable contributions. [OSPS-GV-03.02]
    Extend the CONTRIBUTING.md or CONTRIBUTING/ contents in the project documentation to outline the requirements for acceptable contributions, including coding standards, testing requirements, and submission guidelines for code contributors. It is recommended that this guide is the source of truth for both contributors and approvers.

    CONTRIBUTING.md's Code Style section requires TypeScript throughout, Node standard-library cryptography with a two-dependency runtime footprint, and a PR checklist requiring a failing test first, a minimal fix, and a clean run of the tests and tsc --noEmit. https://github.com/aeoess/agent-passport-system/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md [contribution_requirements]


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    While active, the version control system MUST require all code contributors to assert that they are legally authorized to make the associated contributions on every commit. [OSPS-LE-01.01]
    Include a DCO in the project's repository, requiring code contributors to assert that they are legally authorized to commit the associated contributions on every commit. Use a status check to ensure the assertion is made. A CLA also satisfies this requirement. Some version control systems, such as GitHub, may include this in the platform terms of service.

    Every commit must carry a Signed-off-by line per the DCO, stated in CONTRIBUTING.md and enforced by a required CI check on pull requests to main. https://github.com/aeoess/agent-passport-system/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md


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    When a commit is made to the primary branch, any automated status checks for commits MUST pass or be manually bypassed. [OSPS-QA-03.01]
    Configure the project's version control system to require that all automated status checks pass or require manual acknowledgement before a commit can be merged into the primary branch. It is recommended that any optional status checks are NOT configured as a pass or fail requirement that approvers may be tempted to bypass.

    The tests workflow runs the full test suite plus tsc --noEmit on every push and every pull request, reporting pass or fail per run.
    https://github.com/aeoess/agent-passport-system/blob/main/.github/workflows/tests.yml [automated_integration_testing]


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    Prior to a commit being accepted, the project's CI/CD pipelines MUST run at least one automated test suite to ensure the changes meet expectations. [OSPS-QA-06.01]
    Automated tests should be run prior to every merge into the primary branch. The test suite should be run in a CI/CD pipeline and the results should be visible to all contributors. The test suite should be run in a consistent environment and should be run in a way that allows contributors to run the tests locally. Examples of test suites include unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests.

    The tests workflow runs the full test suite plus tsc --noEmit on every push and every pull request, reporting pass or fail per run.
    https://github.com/aeoess/agent-passport-system/blob/main/.github/workflows/tests.yml [automated_integration_testing]


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    When the project has made a release, the project documentation MUST include design documentation demonstrating all actions and actors within the system. [OSPS-SA-01.01]
    Include designs in the project documentation that explains the actions and actors. Actors include any subsystem or entity that can influence another segment in the system. Ensure this is updated for new features or breaking changes.

    The README's enforcement diagram shows where the gateway sits;
    THREAT_MODEL.md defines the actors and trust boundaries; docs/SPEC-v1.1.md and docs/CANONICAL-SPEC.md specify the component design.
    https://github.com/aeoess/agent-passport-system/blob/main/THREAT_MODEL.md [documentation_architecture]


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    When the project has made a release, the project documentation MUST include descriptions of all external software interfaces of the released software assets. [OSPS-SA-02.01]
    Document all software interfaces (APIs) of the released software assets, explaining how users can interact with the software and what data is expected or produced. Ensure this is updated for new features or breaking changes.

    The protocol's external interface is specified in docs/SPEC-v1.1.md and docs/CANONICAL-SPEC.md, and the TypeScript SDK's exported types in src/index.ts are the compiler-checked reference for every public input and output. https://github.com/aeoess/agent-passport-system/blob/main/docs/SPEC-v1.1.md [documentation_interface]


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    When the project has made a release, the project MUST perform a security assessment to understand the most likely and impactful potential security problems that could occur within the software. [OSPS-SA-03.01]
    Performing a security assessment informs both project members as well as downstream consumers that the project understands what problems could arise within the software. Understanding what threats could be realized helps the project manage and address risk. This information is useful to downstream consumers to demonstrate the security acumen and practices of the project. Ensure this is updated for new features or breaking changes.

    THREAT_MODEL.md carries the assurance case: the threat model (actors, assets, attacker capabilities), explicit numbered trust boundaries, what the system prevents and does not prevent, and an assurance argument mapping the design to secure-design principles and to countermeasures for common implementation weaknesses.
    https://github.com/aeoess/agent-passport-system/blob/main/THREAT_MODEL.md [assurance_case]


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    While active, the project documentation MUST include a policy for coordinated vulnerability disclosure (CVD), with a clear timeframe for response. [OSPS-VM-01.01]
    Create a SECURITY.md file at the root of the directory, outlining the project's policy for coordinated vulnerability disclosure. Include a method for reporting vulnerabilities. Set expectations for how the project will respond and address reported issues.

    SECURITY.md publishes the process: report to security@aeoess.com, with a stated 48-hour acknowledgment target and 7-day fix-timeline target. https://github.com/aeoess/agent-passport-system/blob/main/SECURITY.md [vulnerability_report_process]


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    While active, the project documentation MUST provide a means for private vulnerability reporting directly to the security contacts within the project. [OSPS-VM-03.01]
    Provide a means for security researchers to report vulnerabilities privately to the project. This may be a dedicated email address, a web form, VCS specialized tools, email addresses for security contacts, or other methods.

    SECURITY.md specifies a private channel (security@aeoess.com) and explicitly instructs reporters not to open a public issue for security vulnerabilities. https://github.com/aeoess/agent-passport-system/blob/main/SECURITY.md [vulnerability_report_private]


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    While active, the project documentation MUST publicly publish data about discovered vulnerabilities. [OSPS-VM-04.01]
    Provide information about known vulnerabilities in a predictable public channel, such as a CVE entry, blog post, or other medium. To the degree possible, this information should include affected version(s), how a consumer can determine if they are vulnerable, and instructions for mitigation or remediation.

    Discovered vulnerabilities are published with full detail: fuzz/FINDINGS.md documents each finding and fix, and CHANGELOG.md records the security fixes per release.



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Entry created on 2026-07-08 17:30:39 UTC, last updated on 2026-07-10 18:42:50 UTC. Last achieved passing badge on 2026-07-08 21:09:04 UTC.