# Civic > Agents call Civic, not tools directly. One secure URL gives any AI agent scoped access to 100+ tools, with runtime guardrails, audit logs, and instant revocation. Set up in ten minutes, no procurement cycle. ## Core ### [Civic](https://www.civic.com/md/index.md) Civic is the security layer that sits between AI agents and the tools they touch. Agents call Civic, not your tools directly, so every connection runs through scoped permissions, audit logging, and instant revocation. The site covers the four pillars of agent security: Connectivity (one URL, ten minutes, no OAuth dances), Guardrails (least-privilege defaults enforced at runtime), Auditability (every tool call traced with parameters and responses), and Revocation (one click to cut all agent access, no hunting through configs). Pricing starts at a free tier with self-serve signup, no sales call required. ### [Docs](https://docs.civic.com) The Civic developer docs cover everything you need to integrate. Guides walk through connecting agents to Civic via MCP, setting up Civic Auth in Next.js, React, Django, FastAPI, and Flask, and configuring guardrails, revocation, and secret management. SDK references cover the Anthropic SDK, Vercel AI SDK, LangChain, and LangGraph integrations. Concept pages explain how the security layer works: scoped permissions, audit logging, credential isolation through ephemeral single-tenant MCP servers, and token exchange via OAuth 2.0 (RFC 8693). Start here if you are building with Civic. ### [About](https://www.civic.com/md/about.md) The About page covers Civic's history building identity and authentication since 2015, and how that expertise led to the security layer for AI agents. It includes the leadership team and board of directors. The core premise: agents need the same thing humans needed, a way to prove who they are and limits on what they are allowed to do. Civic sits between agents and your tools so they never get direct access to Gmail, databases, or SaaS APIs without going through your policies first. ### [Content](https://www.civic.com/md/content.md) The Content Hub is the central index for all Civic content: articles, podcasts, videos, and news. Filter by content type to find what you need. Articles cover technical deep dives and framework guides, podcasts feature interviews with AI and security leaders, videos include product demos and conference talks, and news covers product updates and announcements. ## Optional ### [News](https://www.civic.com/md/news.md) The News page collects product updates, partnership announcements, and company news from Civic. Articles are sorted by date with the latest items first. Each news item links to a detail page with the full story. ### [Agents of Context Podcast](https://www.civic.com/md/podcasts.md) Agents of Context is Civic's podcast hosted by Titus Capilnean, VP of GTM & Developer Relations. The show features interviews with builders, security researchers, and AI leaders about the intersection of AI agents, identity, and security. Episodes cover open-source AI and decentralized agent infrastructure (Oleg Golev, Sentient), open agent frameworks and agent-to-agent communication (Shaw Walters, ElizaOS), the AI security arms race and bug bounties for AI systems (Mitchell Amador, Immunefi), wallet infrastructure for AI agents (Naga Samineni, MetaKeep), and AI agent security research (Neil Daswani, PhD, Stanford). Each episode page includes a full Spotify embed, guest callout, show notes, and Schema.org PodcastEpisode structured data. ### [Videos](https://www.civic.com/md/videos.md) The Videos page collects product demos, conference talks, webinars, and tutorials from the Civic team. Videos cover guardrails and permissions for AI agents (AICamp at AWS Builder Loft), adding guardrails to any AI agent in minutes, practical AI adoption for businesses, securing OpenClaw agents with Civic, why Civic custom-built MCP servers, and getting started with AI agents. Each video links to a detail page with an embedded YouTube player, type badge, date, description, and related videos. Filter by type: demos, talks, webinars, tutorials, or originals. ### [Press](https://www.civic.com/md/news/press.md) The Press page aggregates third-party media coverage and mentions of Civic. Items link to external publications and are sorted by date with the most recent coverage first. ### [Security](https://www.civic.com/md/security.md) The Security page covers Civic's security certifications and compliance posture. Civic holds SOC 2 Type II certification and has completed the CASA (Cloud Application Security Assessment) program. The page details the security controls in place: encryption at rest and in transit, single-tenant ephemeral MCP servers, credential isolation, and regular third-party penetration testing. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.civic.com/md/legal/privacy-policy.md): How Civic collects, uses, and protects your personal information. - [Legal Disclosures](https://www.civic.com/md/legal.md): Key legal information for Civic customers, end users, and website visitors. - [Terms of Use](https://www.civic.com/md/legal/website-terms-of-use.md): Terms and conditions for using the Civic website. ### [Customer Services Agreement](https://www.civic.com/md/legal/customer-services-agreement.md) The Civic Customer Services Agreement covers the terms under which Civic provides its services to business customers. It includes provisions for service levels, support, data handling, liability, and termination. ### [Customer Product Specific Terms](https://www.civic.com/md/legal/customer-product-specific-terms.md) The Civic Customer Product Specific Terms supplement the Customer Services Agreement with product-specific provisions for each Civic product and feature. ### [Data Processing Agreement](https://www.civic.com/md/legal/data-processing-agreement.md) The Civic Data Processing Agreement covers how Civic processes personal data on behalf of its customers, including data protection measures, sub-processor requirements, breach notification procedures, and compliance with applicable data protection laws. ### [Sub-Processors](https://www.civic.com/md/legal/sub-processors.md) The Civic Sub-Processors page lists the third-party sub-processors that Civic uses to deliver its services, including cloud infrastructure, monitoring, and support providers. ### [End User Terms of Service](https://www.civic.com/md/legal/end-user-terms-of-service.md) The Civic End User Terms of Service govern end users' access to and use of Civic-powered features within third-party applications. It covers acceptable use, data handling, and user responsibilities. - [The Security Layer Your AI Agents Have Been Missing](https://www.civic.com/md/news/agent-security-layer.md): Agents are already connected to email, databases, Slack, and Stripe. Most have no guardrails, no activity log, no kill switch. Here's how Civic fixes... - [Where to Host OpenClaw and What Hosting Won't Fix](https://www.civic.com/md/news/where-to-host-openclaw-and-what-hosting-wont-fix.md): A full breakdown of where to host your OpenClaw agent in 2026 — from AWS and Tencent to budget VPS options — and why the hosting decision is... - [How AI Agents Are Changing Everyday Work](https://www.civic.com/md/news/how-ai-agents-are-changing-everyday-work.md): Agentic AI is shifting who carries the sequencing of work — and what that means for your team, your processes, and how you deploy AI safely. - [You need deterministic guardrails for AI agent security](https://www.civic.com/md/news/deterministic-guardrails-for-ai-agent-security.md): Learn why deterministic guardrails are essential for AI agent security and how to build a layered defense against prompt injection and data exploits. - [A Conversation With OpenClaw Experimenters](https://www.civic.com/md/news/a-conversation-with-openclaw-experimenters.md): We asked three Civic experimenters what it's really like to run OpenClaw. Here's what they learned about setup, permissions, and what local agents... - [Meet your BI stack](https://www.civic.com/md/news/mcp-bi-stack.md): Run your BI stack with less manual stitching. Connect PostgreSQL, Redshift, AWS, Square, and Sheets into one coordinated layer with Civic Nexus. - [Why the best AI tool calling wins in the real world](https://www.civic.com/md/news/why-the-best-ai-tool-calling-wins-in-the-real-world.md): Most AI fails in production not because models are weak, but because tool calling is unreliable. Here’s why dependable AI depends on getting this... - [Building a framework for corporate use of AI tools](https://www.civic.com/md/news/building-a-framework-for-corporate-use-of-ai-tools.md): AI is already in your workplace. This guide helps you move from uncertainty to action with clear guardrails, access controls, and a practical AI... - [How to set up an MCP server](https://www.civic.com/md/news/set-up-an-mcp-server.md): Build a secure to-do app with TypeScript, Express & Civic Auth. Learn MCP server setup, auth, and LLM integration using Claude Desktop. - [What business leaders need to know about AI in 2026](https://www.civic.com/md/news/ai-in-2026.md): 2026 is AI’s Year of Truth: leaders demand real ROI, safe agents, and cost controls—not demos. - [How we built personal software that adapts to you](https://www.civic.com/md/news/how-we-built-personal-software-that-adapts-to-you.md): Software is shifting to adapt to how you work. Here's how we built a framework that personalizes tools, language, and workflows around you. - [A better way to build workflows](https://www.civic.com/md/news/a-better-way-to-build-workflows.md): Civic Nexus provides a middleware layer that simplifies AI-to-system integrations, reducing complexity around auth, policies, and tool coordination. - [Civic milestones & updates: Q4 2025](https://www.civic.com/md/news/civic-milestones-updates-q4-2025.md): Civic Q4 2025 highlights growth after the Nexus launch, with new MCP servers, stronger security milestones, and deeper community engagement. - [Create a secure MCP server in 15 minutes](https://www.civic.com/md/news/create-a-secure-mcp-server-in-15-minutes.md): A Practical Guide for Startups - [OAuth for Vibe Coders](https://www.civic.com/md/news/oauth-for-vibe-coders.md): For builders who want to ship fast: a no-nonsense guide to OAuth—what you need, when to use it, and how to implement without losing your mind. - [Ship marketing integrations faster](https://www.civic.com/md/news/ship-marketing-integrations-faster.md): Marketing ops, meet speed. Civic Nexus gives you plug-and-play data access, safe automations, and no IT ticket limbo. - [The auth problem nobody talks about](https://www.civic.com/md/news/the-auth-problem-nobody-talks-about.md): OAuth isn’t built for AI agents. We explore why trust, not just access, is the real authentication challenge for agentic systems. - [Tool calling and AI agents: turning talk into action](https://www.civic.com/md/news/tool-calling-and-ai-agents.md): Tool calling lets AI move from chat to real execution by safely connecting models to systems—why it matters, why it’s hard, and how Nexus makes it... - [Why AI got useful with tools and connectors](https://www.civic.com/md/news/why-ai-got-useful-with-tools-and-connectors.md): AI got useful when it gained tools and connectors. Meet Riley, an LLM that can act, not just chat — showing how real AI-powered work gets done. - [Meet your Creative Collaboration stack](https://www.civic.com/md/news/mcp-creative-collaboration-stack.md): Civic Nexus connects Canva, Notion, Dropbox, Asana, and Webflow to streamline creative collaboration and keep projects moving from concept to launch. - [Meet your Data stack](https://www.civic.com/md/news/mcp-data-stack.md): Turn raw data into insights with connected analytics, storage, and reporting—featuring PostHog, plus support for GA, AWS Billing, Redshift, and... - [The future threat landscape](https://www.civic.com/md/news/the-future-threat-landscape.md): AI agents introduce new security risks like data leaks, credential sprawl, and misfires. Civic Nexus helps teams secure AI workflows from the ground... - [Why data fragmentation is killing AI productivity](https://www.civic.com/md/news/why-data-fragmentation-is-killing-ai-productivity.md): AI isn’t failing. Access is. Data fragmentation blocks agents from real productivity. Learn how unified access unlocks AI’s true potential. - [3 security must-haves for vibe-coded apps](https://www.civic.com/md/news/3-security-must-haves-for-vibe-coded-apps.md): 3 tips to keep your vibe-coded app secure: add authentication early, lock down your endpoints, and collect only the data you truly need. - [3 simple steps to start using AI today](https://www.civic.com/md/news/3-simple-steps-to-start-using-ai-today.md): AI doesn’t have to be intimidating. In three simple steps, learn how to use ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini to solve real problems, save time, and make... - [5 things to know before you start vibe coding](https://www.civic.com/md/news/5-things-to-know-before-you-start-vibe-coding.md): Vibe coding lets you build fast with AI, but success takes strategy. Learn the 5 steps to start right. - [Add Civic Auth to your Cursor, Claude or Codex app](https://www.civic.com/md/news/add-auth-to-cursor.md): Add Civic Auth to Cursor, Claude Code, or Codex and streamline secure authentication with AI-powered coding tools. - [Add Auth to Django using AI prompts](https://www.civic.com/md/news/add-auth-to-django-using-ai-prompts.md): Add Civic Auth to your Django app with a simple AI prompt. We did it in under 5 minutes. - [Add Auth to FastAPI using AI prompts](https://www.civic.com/md/news/add-auth-to-fastapi-using-ai-prompts.md): Add Civic Auth to your FastAPI app with a simple AI prompt. We did it in under 5 minutes. - [Add Auth to Flask using AI prompts](https://www.civic.com/md/news/add-auth-to-flask-using-ai-prompts.md): Add Civic Auth to your Flask app with a simple AI prompt. We did it in under 5 minutes. - [Add Auth to your Lovable app](https://www.civic.com/md/news/add-auth-to-lovable.md): Building your next app with Lovable? This guide shows you exactly how to add Civic Auth to your Lovable-generated React application - [Add Civic Auth to v0 App](https://www.civic.com/md/news/add-auth-to-v0.md): This guide shows you how to add Civic Auth to v0-generated UI components so users can sign in seamlessly while keeping a clean, modern design. - [Agentic AI vs traditional AI: what really changed](https://www.civic.com/md/news/agentic-ai-vs-traditional-ai.md): Confused about “agentic AI”? Learn how it differs from traditional AI, why it’s suddenly everywhere, and what it needs to actually work in the real... - [AI ROI is real, but not where you'd expect](https://www.civic.com/md/news/ai-roi.md): Everyone wants to know if AI is worth it. Three years into the generative AI era, we finally have real data. - [An update on Civic Pass](https://www.civic.com/md/news/an-update-on-civic-pass.md): After careful consideration, we've made the decision to sunset Civic Pass and shift our focus to a new suite of live product-updates, and several... - [Auth in less than 5 mins 🤯 ⏲️](https://www.civic.com/md/news/auth-in-less-than-5-mins.md): Tired of clunky auth flows? In this quick-hit demo, Dan walks through how to integrate Civic Auth into your app in under five minutes. Seriously. - [Authentication in 2025: what’s working, what’s broken, and what’s next](https://www.civic.com/md/news/authentication-in-2025.md): Discover what’s working, what’s broken, and what’s next in authentication. Our latest report explores key trends, challenges, and the future of... - [Automating workflows without breaking everything](https://www.civic.com/md/news/automating-workflows-without-breaking-everything.md): Agentic AI is transforming work from tools to teammates—boosting productivity, enabling safe autonomy, and redefining trust in automation. - [Best AI orchestration tools for business growth](https://www.civic.com/md/news/best-ai-orchestration-tools-for-business-growth.md): 10 AI orchestration platforms worth your time. See what they do best, who uses them, and when they fit your needs. - [Which AI tool should you start with as a beginner?](https://www.civic.com/md/news/best-llm-models-for-beginners.md): A practical guide to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity—how they differ, what each is best at, and how to choose the right AI tool for real work. - [The best sign-in service for your vibe-coded app](https://www.civic.com/md/news/best-sign-in.md): Your app is growing from project to product. Strong authentication isn’t optional; it’s the foundation your users rely on. - [Building better AI agents means thinking like one](https://www.civic.com/md/news/building-better-ai-agents-means-thinking-like-one.md): Stop thinking like a builder—think like the assistant. Fill context gaps, ask better questions, and build AI that truly understands requests. - [Choosing an auth provider for your tech stack](https://www.civic.com/md/news/choosing-an-auth-provider-for-your-tech-stack.md): Choosing the right auth solution is tough. 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Let’s see how they choose what to do, in what order, and whether we can trust them. - [How to make AI do the busywork for you](https://www.civic.com/md/news/how-to-make-ai-do-the-busywork-for-you.md): AI isn’t here to replace you—it’s here to work for you. Find out how to automate the repetitive, time-consuming parts of your day with simple AI... - [Information hygiene will spark the next AI leap](https://www.civic.com/md/news/information-hygiene-will-spark-the-next-ai-leap.md): Healthy information, not bigger models, drives the next AI leap. 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Civic Nexus orchestrates your revenue stack to reduce friction, surface insight, and help teams act with confidence. - [Meet your Support stack](https://www.civic.com/md/news/mcp-support-stack.md): Civic Nexus is delivering faster, smarter, and more personal customer experiences. It now features Intercom and supports Gmail, Notion, Linear, and... - [Put the magic back into Web3 login with Civic Auth](https://www.civic.com/md/news/put-the-magic-back-into-web3-login-with-civic-auth.md): Civic Auth is now available, offering a secure and efficient way to authenticate users with Web3 technology. - [RAG that thinks instead of searches](https://www.civic.com/md/news/rag-that-thinks-instead-of-searches.md): Most RAG systems act like search, not reasoning. Learn why retrieval fails, how curated context transforms results, and how Civic Nexus helps AI... - [Ship BI reports in hours, not weeks](https://www.civic.com/md/news/ship-bi-reports-in-hours-not-weeks.md): BI teams spend weeks wrangling tools and approvals just to build dashboards. Civic Nexus streamlines data access while enforcing governance policies. - [A simple AI prompt template that actually works](https://www.civic.com/md/news/simple-ai-template-that-works.md): Stop writing vague AI prompts. Use this simple TASK–CONTEXT–REQUIREMENTS framework to get clear, effective results from any AI tool. - [Civic achieves SOC 2 Type 1 compliance](https://www.civic.com/md/news/soc-2-compliance.md): Civic Auth is now SOC 2 Type 1 compliant — proving our commitment to security, trust, and protecting sensitive data for AI-powered teams. - [Stop burning sprints on login screens](https://www.civic.com/md/news/stop-burning-sprints-on-login-screens.md): The old way: handcrafting auth. The new way: creating at speed. Modern builders use tools, not toil. - [Stop fine-tuning. Start prompt plumbing instead.](https://www.civic.com/md/news/stop-fine-tuning-start-prompt-plumbing.md): Fine-tuning often misses the real issue. Prompt plumbing boosts LLM performance by structuring inputs, context, and tools for clearer, more reliable... - [Struggling with whether to build your own auth?](https://www.civic.com/md/news/struggling-with-whether-to-build-your-own-auth.md): Auth isn’t simple anymore. This guide helps you decide when to build it yourself—and when it’s smarter to hand off the complexity. - [What's new: embedded wallets & new SSO options](https://www.civic.com/md/news/support-for-ethereum-and-solana-embedded-wallets-new-sso-options.md): We've got support for EVM and Solana embedded wallets, more SSO options, a customizable UI, and lightning-fast setup. - [The AI dependency paradox](https://www.civic.com/md/news/the-ai-dependency-paradox.md): In 2025, AI dependence reshaped how Civic works—revealing both superhuman productivity and a profound loss of our pre-AI instincts. - [The human glue holding your business together](https://www.civic.com/md/news/the-human-glue.md): As work piles up, someone becomes the glue holding systems together. This is how efficiency quietly breaks—and how to fix it. - [10 practical tips for AI-assisted development](https://www.civic.com/md/news/tips-for-ai-assisted-development.md): 10 practical tips from our engineers on building with AI: success comes from smart workflows that amplify strengths and avoid weaknesses. - [Use Cursor to one-shot Auth](https://www.civic.com/md/news/use-cursor-to-one-shot-auth.md): Learn how to set up Civic Auth with Next.js using smart prompts to fetch docs, install deps, and add auth—perfect for devs who want to move fast. Ask... - [What are embedded wallets?](https://www.civic.com/md/news/what-are-embedded-wallets.md): Embedded wallets are digital wallets integrated into apps or platforms, enabling seamless transactions without requiring external wallet setups. - [What are passkeys?](https://www.civic.com/md/news/what-are-passkeys.md): Passkeys let you sign in without typing passwords, using cryptographic keys securely stored on your device for fast, safe access. - [What is an AI agent?](https://www.civic.com/md/news/what-is-an-ai-agent.md): What is an AI agent? Learn how agentic AI enables software to act, decide, and pursue goals with minimal human input. - [What is identity for agentic AI?](https://www.civic.com/md/news/what-is-identity-for-agentic-ai.md): Identity for agentic AI gives autonomous systems a verifiable way to prove who they are, enabling trust, accountability, and secure actions in... - [What is single sign-on?](https://www.civic.com/md/news/what-is-single-sign-on.md): SSO is meant to simplify logins, but that simplification can come with its own kind of complexity. - [Why AI agents fail at scale and how to fix them](https://www.civic.com/md/news/why-ai-agents-fail-at-scale.md): AI pilots look promising until they hit production. When they fail, it usually has nothing to do with intelligence. - [Why AI progress still feels slower than expected](https://www.civic.com/md/news/why-ai-progress-still-feels-slower-than-expected.md): New McKinsey research shows why AI progress feels slow: high adoption, limited scaling, and workflows that haven’t caught up. - [Why context management breaks AI agents](https://www.civic.com/md/news/why-context-management-breaks-ai-agents.md): AI agents fail not because they lack intelligence, but because they lose critical details as soon as workflows get long or complicated. - [Why your AI queries fail (and how to fix them)](https://www.civic.com/md/news/why-your-ai-queries-fail-and-how-to-fix-them.md): Struggling to get useful results from your AI tools? Learn how to structure better queries using a simple input–transformation–output framework.