RFC 9987 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2026
MON · 27 JUL 2026
Secure Shell Agent Protocol
Overview
RFC 9987, “Secure Shell Agent Protocol”, is a Proposed Standard document published in May 2026 by D. Miller. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document specifies a key agent protocol for use in the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol.
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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