DMV by Agent Community
The Department of Machine Verification (DMV) is an identity registration system specifically designed for the .agent community.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Establish verifiable AI agent identity and discoverability
Who should look elsewhere
Requires familiarity with command-line tools and DNS configurations.
Pros
- +Provides a standardized identity system for AI agents.
- +Facilitates discoverability for agents in a decentralized network.
- +Offers CLI tools for easy integration and management.
- +Supports non-interactive registration for automation.
Cons
- −Requires familiarity with command-line tools and DNS configurations.
- −Specific to the .agent community, limiting broader applicability.
- −Reliance on operator email for verification might be a bottleneck for fully autonomous agents.
Key features
- ✓Agent identity registration
- ✓.agent domain name assignment
- ✓Content-addressed certificate ID generation
- ✓Operator verification (anti-bot)
- ✓Agent Identity & Discovery (AID) via DNS TXT records
- ✓Command-line interface (CLI) tools for registration and verification
- ✓Integration with Claude Code as a skill
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-register | $0 | month | Free and non-binding official; Certificate ID is unique and permanent; Does not guarantee a .agent name |