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What is AgentVault

The security layer that enables AI agents to safely access credentials, memory, and external systems.

What is AgentVault?

AgentVault is the security and control layer for AI agents. It defines how agents:

  • Access credentials such as API keys and secrets
  • Interact with external systems like APIs, databases, and services
  • Operate safely in real-world environments

AgentVault sits between the agent and everything it touches. Instead of giving agents direct access, it introduces a controlled layer that evaluates every request, applies permission rules, and logs all actions.

Why AgentVault Exists

AI agents are becoming more powerful. They can execute transactions, access APIs, automate workflows, and make decisions in real time.

But today, most agents are built with no proper security model.

Most systems:

  • Store credentials in environment variables
  • Give agents unrestricted access
  • Do not enforce permissions
  • Do not track actions

Real Risks

  • API keys can be exposed through prompt injection
  • Agents can execute unintended actions
  • No way to trace what happened
  • No way to stop an agent in real time

The Solution

AgentVault introduces a structured control layer that limits what agents can access, ensures credentials are never exposed, tracks every action, and enables real-time intervention.

Core Principle

AgentVault follows a zero-trust model:

  • Default state: no access
  • Access must be explicitly granted
  • Permissions are scoped and limited
  • Every action is logged
  • Access can be revoked at any time

How AgentVault Works

  • Agent attempts to perform an action
  • Request is sent to AgentVault
  • AgentVault checks permission profile
  • Request is approved or denied
  • Action is executed if allowed
  • Result is returned to the agent
  • Action is logged
    • Warning
    Agents never see raw credentials. All interactions are mediated. Every action is traceable.

    Key Capabilities

    • Secure Credential Storage — Credentials are encrypted, stored in a secure vault, never directly exposed to agents
    • Permission Profiles — Define what an agent can do: allow access to specific endpoints, deny certain actions, filter or redact sensitive data
    • Session Control — Start and stop sessions, limit duration, revoke access instantly
    • Audit Trail — Every action is recorded with request details, decisions, timestamps, and execution results