Consent FAQs

Question 1

What is Consent (consent-mcp)?

Accepted Answer

Consent is an open-source Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed as an ethical gateway for proactive AI agents. It ensures no autonomous agent initiates contact with a human without explicit, verified consent.

Question 2

How does Consent prevent unwanted AI interactions?

Accepted Answer

It implements a hard-blocking mechanism: AI agents must call `check_consent` before performing any task. If consent is not `GRANTED` or has expired, the agent's interaction is blocked at the tool level.

Question 3

What methods does Consent use to verify human consent?

Accepted Answer

Consent utilizes a robust Double-Opt-In Workflow, sending consent requests via SMS (Twilio) or email (SendGrid) to the target, ensuring explicit and verifiable permission before any proactive AI interaction.

Question 4

Can Consent track and audit all consent activities?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Consent provides comprehensive audit logging of every request, grant, and revocation to a PostgreSQL database. It also supports configurable consent expiration for enhanced security and compliance.

Question 5

Is Consent suitable for production environments?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. It's Docker-ready, features pluggable authentication (API key, OAuth), disables administrative tools in production mode, and follows Domain Driven Design for a secure and scalable architecture.

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