DCP: A Local Permission Vault That Keeps AI Agents from Handling Private Keys and Credentials
By
Iftakhar Rahmany
A good honest bake. Not flashy, but you'll finish the whole bagel.
Summary
DCP is a local permission vault for AI agents that solves the security problem of agents holding private keys, raw credentials, and sensitive information. Instead of storing secrets in dotenv files or memory where a bad prompt or compromised tool could expose them, DCP keeps wallets and API keys encrypted on the user's own machine. The flow involves the agent requesting permission, the user approving via Telegram or the app, and DCP signing locally so the secret never enters the model context. Features include a desktop app, local encrypted vault, Telegram approvals, Solana wallet signing, daily budgets, logs, and instant revocation. It's open source, non-custodial, and works with Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw, and Hermes.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledagents should not hold private keys, raw credentials, or sensitive information
secret never enters the model context
One bad prompt or compromised tool can drain your wallet, API bill, or private data
your wallets and API keys stay encrypted on your own machine
Give each agent only the scopes it needs; it asks, you approve from Telegram or App
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