MachineAuth Launches Open-Source OAuth 2.0 System Built in Go to Authenticate AI Agents Without a Database
Summary
MachineAuth launches as an open-source OAuth 2.0 system built in Go, enabling AI agents to authenticate via Client Credentials flow and RS256-signed JWTs with zero database requirements, deployable instantly via Docker or a single command, and already proven in real-world testing with an AI agent called OpenCLAW.
Key Points
- MachineAuth is an open-source OAuth 2.0 authentication system built in Go, designed specifically for AI agents and machine-to-machine communication, using the Client Credentials flow with RS256-signed JWTs and a JWKS endpoint for token verification.
- The project requires no external database, relying on JSON file storage, and can be deployed instantly with a single command, Docker, or systemd, with integration support available for Python, Node.js, and Go clients.
- Real-world testing with an AI agent called OpenCLAW confirms that the system successfully issues and validates JWT tokens, proving AI agents can authenticate against protected endpoints without hallucinating HTTP interactions.