Answer-first definitionUpdated 15 Aug 2026

Web Bot Auth · AR-IDEN-01

HTTP Message Signatures to verify a request comes from an identified agent, with keys at /.well-known/http-message-signatures-directory. SHOULD, emerging.

Context

Draft draft-meunier-web-bot-auth + RFC 9421. Distinguishes identified-agent traffic from anonymous traffic.

Why it matters for agent readiness

AR-IDEN-01 SHOULD, emerging (draft-meunier + RFC 9421). Signs every agent request and publishes keys at /.well-known/http-message-signatures-directory. Lets you tell verified agents from anonymous traffic.

What to do today

  • Audit robots.txt and add Content-Signal if you don't want training.
  • Publish one answer-first definition per key concept (this template).
  • Validate with POST to isitagentready.com/api/scan for belmon.tech.

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