Homegrown agent frameworks
In short: agents built on your own framework usually run as services holding API keys. Give each one workload identity, replace stored secrets with short-lived access and map an owner. If the agents act for people, add delegation and per-action policy at the point where they call tools.
What does Homegrown agent frameworks already give you for agent identity?
We did not confirm platform-native agent identity features from this vendor's own documentation in this review, so none are listed.
Where is the gap?
No platform supplies identity for you. Every control is yours to add.
Which key results usually apply?
Which products fit?
| Product | Fits when |
|---|---|
| Aembit | You want to start free with a few agents. |
| Descope | You build MCP servers or apps and need MCP authorization, CIMD and PKCE handled. |
| Cyera Identity | Auditors or regulators need evidence of why each agent action was allowed. |
| NewCore | You need a named person to approve risky agent actions before they run. |
Questions buyers ask
Where do I start?
List the agents and their secrets, then remove standing credentials.
How do I stop an agent using a stored API key?
Remove the key and have the agent receive short-lived access through a broker or gateway.