DCP Documentation

Complete developer documentation for DCP (Delegated Custody Protocol) - a secure vault that lets AI agents use your sensitive data without ever seeing the raw secrets.

Quick Start

What is DCP?

DCP (Delegated Custody Protocol) is a secure vault system that enables AI agents to use your sensitive data - wallets, API keys, credentials, identity information - without ever having access to the raw secrets.

Core Principle: Agents get USE of your data, not the VALUES. Private keys never leave the vault - agents receive signed results.

The Problem DCP Solves

• Unsafe credential sharing: Giving raw wallet keys or API keys to agents is dangerous
• Fragmented security: Every agent framework implements security differently
• Data silos: You enter the same data multiple times for different agents
• No audit trail: You can't see what agents did with your data

How DCP Works

┌─────────────┐
│ AI Agent    │  "Sign 1.5 SOL transaction"
└──────┬──────┘
       ↓
┌──────────────┐
│ DCP Vault    │  User approves → Signs internally
└──────┬───────┘
       ↓
┌─────────────┐
│ AI Agent    │  Receives signature (NOT the key!)
└─────────────┘

Key Features

• Delegated signing: Agents request signatures, vault signs with your keys
• Budget enforcement: Per-transaction and daily spending limits
• Consent system: Approve every sensitive request
• Audit trail: Complete log of all agent actions
• Multi-agent support: One vault, many agents, different permissions
• Local-first: Your data stays on your machine

Architecture Overview

DCP consists of 8 packages that work together:

Next Steps

1. Install & Setup - Create your first vault
2. Understand the Packages - Learn which package to use
3. Try an Example - See DCP in action

Need Help?

Join our community or open an issue on GitHub. We're here to help you integrate DCP.

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