Passport: Reference Implementation
Passport is the open-source reference implementation of the APIS standard, demonstrating how to build systems that issue, verify, and manage agent credentials.
Understanding the Relationship
It is important to understand the distinction between the open standard and its implementation:
APIS (The Standard)
The open standard that defines how credentials work, what fields they contain, and how verification should occur. APIS is specification, not software.
Passport (The Implementation)
An open-source implementation that demonstrates how to build systems conforming to APIS. It is one possible implementation, not the only one.
Note: Organizations can build their own implementations of APIS. Passport serves as a reference and starting point, but the standard is designed to be implemented by anyone.
Current Status
Passport is under active development. The current version provides core functionality for credential operations.
Credential Issuance
Issue credentials with cryptographic signatures
Credential Verification
Verify credential authenticity and validity
Revocation Checking
Check credential status against revocation registry
Mandate Management
Advanced mandate features (planned)
Get Started with Passport
Explore the reference implementation to understand how APIS works in practice.