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5 Ways to Connect AI Agents to Tools: From APIs to MCP Aug 16, 2026 · 11:28 Grant Miller breaks down five proven patterns for integrating AI agents with tools, detailing the progression from simple APIs to secure token-based architectures using OAuth flows, MCP, and vaults.

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Your Agent Just Authorized What?! — Jay Mok & Ben Coumes, Paypal Sep 1, 2026 · 16:07 Agent authorization depends on context: low stakes use system logs, medium stakes use OAuth scopes, and high stakes require layered selective disclosure JWTs. PayPal introduces an approval token to invert the order flow. Designing CLIs for Agents, Not Humans — Pedro Lopez, Airbyte Oct 9, 2026 · 18:20 Learn how Airbyte designed two interfaces—MCP and CLI—to make data actionable for AI agents. Discover best practices for building agent-friendly CLIs and understanding the trade-offs between MCP and CLI architectures.

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Who Is Making This Request? Agent Auth 101 - Kamil Potrec, Keycard Oct 28, 2026 · 18:35 Agent authentication requires per-agent identity, delegation, and short-lived scoped credentials. Gateways are necessary to move credentials out of the agent's reach, providing physical control and instantaneous revocation. How to Let AI Agents Sign Up for Your App Safely — Isabelle Williams, WorkOS Oct 23, 2026 · 18:33 Learn how to build agent-ready apps using open standards. We cover the auth.md protocol, ID-JAG identity assertions, and scoped tokens for secure agent access. Your Agent Is a Lethal Trifecta (And What to Do About It) — Kim Maida, Keycard Oct 12, 2026 · 25:08 Securing AI agents requires moving beyond standing credentials. By implementing OAuth token exchange and using a Security Token Service (STS), organizations can enforce task-scoped, ephemeral access, mitigating the risk of the 'lethal trifecta.'

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