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Security & Auth

Learn how to secure your MCP tools. Deep dives on JWT/OAuth mapping, credential handling, read-only defaults, and sandbox isolation best practices.

Why read-only defaults matter for AI tools

Protect critical systems by designing MCP tools that prioritize safe reads and controlled writes.

May 6, 20268 min read

Choosing the right auth strategy for MCP

JWT, OAuth, and API keys-how to align your MCP tools with enterprise identity systems.

May 2, 202610 min read

Choosing Auth Strategy for MCP - JWT vs API Key vs OAuth

Compare auth strategies, learn when to use each, and see how LegacyAI detects them.

May 18, 202610 min read

MCP Server Security Best Practices

Protect tools with read-only mode, scoped auth, and strong environment isolation.

May 16, 202611 min read