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dcp-ai — Python SDK
Official Python SDK for the Digital Citizenship Protocol (DCP v2.0). Pydantic v2 models, hybrid post-quantum signatures (Ed25519 + ML-DSA-65, plus SLH-DSA-192f), composite signatures with pq_over_classical binding, V1 bundle signing and verification, OpenTelemetry observability, DCP-04 through DCP-09 behavior, and a full-featured CLI.
Installation
pip install dcp-ai
Optional extras
pip install "dcp-ai[fastapi]" # FastAPI middleware
pip install "dcp-ai[langchain]" # LangChain integration
pip install "dcp-ai[openai]" # OpenAI wrapper
pip install "dcp-ai[crewai]" # CrewAI multi-agent
pip install "dcp-ai[otlp]" # OpenTelemetry OTLP exporter
Features
| Area | Status |
|---|---|
| Ed25519 / ML-DSA-65 providers | Yes |
| SLH-DSA-192f provider | Yes, pre-standard SPHINCS+ via pqcrypto; FIPS 205 interop with the other SDKs is pending |
| ML-KEM-768 | Not yet (TypeScript, Go and Rust have it) |
Composite signatures (pq_over_classical) + verification |
Yes |
| Canonical JSON v2 + domain separation | Yes |
| Dual hash (SHA-256 + SHA3-256) + Merkle roots | Yes |
| Bundle signing + verification | V1: yes. V2 (SignedBundleV2): not yet, use the TypeScript SDK or dcp verify-bundle |
DCP-04 A2A discovery + handshake + AES-256-GCM session (via cryptography) |
Yes |
| DCP-05 agent lifecycle (commissioning / vitality / decommissioning) | Yes |
| DCP-06 digital succession (testament, memory transfer, ceremony) | Yes |
| DCP-07 dispute resolution + arbitration + jurisprudence | Yes |
| DCP-08 rights + obligations + compliance | Yes |
| DCP-09 delegation + awareness threshold + principal mirror | Yes |
| Session nonce helpers, security tier engine, emergency revocation | Yes |
Lazy PQ checkpoints + PQCheckpointManager |
Yes |
| Blinded RPR, multi-party authorization, algorithm advisory helpers | Yes |
Canonical error codes (38 shared across all SDKs) + detect_wire_format |
Yes |
OpenTelemetry / OTLP exporter (optional [otlp] extra) |
Yes |
Quickstart
from dcp_ai import (
BundleBuilder,
sign_bundle,
verify_signed_bundle,
generate_keypair,
ResponsiblePrincipalRecord,
AgentPassport,
Intent,
IntentTarget,
PolicyDecision,
)
# 1. Generate Ed25519 keypair
keys = generate_keypair()
# 2. Build a Citizenship Bundle
bundle = (
BundleBuilder()
.responsible_principal_record(ResponsiblePrincipalRecord(
dcp_version="1.0",
human_id="human-001",
entity_type="natural_person",
jurisdiction="ES",
liability_mode="full",
created_at="2025-01-01T00:00:00Z",
expires_at=None,
))
.agent_passport(AgentPassport(
dcp_version="1.0",
agent_id="agent-001",
human_id="human-001",
agent_name="MyAgent",
capabilities=["browse", "api_call"],
risk_tier="medium",
status="active",
created_at="2025-01-01T00:00:00Z",
expires_at=None,
))
.intent(Intent(
dcp_version="1.0",
agent_id="agent-001",
human_id="human-001",
timestamp="2025-01-01T00:00:00Z",
action_type="api_call",
target=IntentTarget(channel="api", endpoint="https://api.example.com/data"),
data_classes=["public"],
estimated_impact="low",
))
.policy_decision(PolicyDecision(
dcp_version="1.0",
agent_id="agent-001",
human_id="human-001",
timestamp="2025-01-01T00:00:00Z",
decision="allow",
matched_rules=["default-allow"],
))
.build()
)
# 3. Sign
signed = sign_bundle(bundle, keys["secret_key_b64"])
# 4. Verify
result = verify_signed_bundle(signed, keys["public_key_b64"])
print(result) # {"verified": True, "errors": []}
CLI
The SDK includes a CLI built with Typer. Available as dcp after installation.
# Version
dcp version
# Generate Ed25519 keypair
dcp keygen [out_dir]
# Validate an object against a DCP schema
dcp validate <schema_name> <json_path>
# Validate a complete Citizenship Bundle
dcp validate-bundle <bundle_path>
# Verify a Signed Bundle
dcp verify <signed_path> [public_key_path]
# Compute bundle hash (SHA-256)
dcp bundle-hash <bundle_path>
# Compute Merkle root of audit entries
dcp merkle-root <bundle_path>
# Compute intent_hash
dcp intent-hash-cmd <intent_path>
API Reference
Crypto
| Function | Signature | Description |
|---|---|---|
generate_keypair() |
() -> dict[str, str] |
Returns {"public_key_b64": ..., "secret_key_b64": ...} |
sign_object(obj, secret_key_b64) |
(Any, str) -> str |
Signs, returns base64 |
verify_object(obj, signature_b64, public_key_b64) |
(Any, str, str) -> bool |
Verifies signature |
canonicalize(obj) |
(Any) -> str |
Deterministic JSON |
public_key_from_secret(secret_key_b64) |
(str) -> str |
Derives public key |
Merkle & Hashing
| Function | Signature | Description |
|---|---|---|
hash_object(obj) |
(Any) -> str |
SHA-256 of canonicalized JSON |
merkle_root_from_hex_leaves(leaves) |
(list[str]) -> str | None |
Merkle root |
merkle_root_for_audit_entries(entries) |
(list[Any]) -> str | None |
Merkle root of audit entries |
intent_hash(intent) |
(Any) -> str |
Intent hash |
prev_hash_for_entry(prev_entry) |
(Any) -> str |
Previous entry hash |
Schema Validation
| Function | Signature | Description |
|---|---|---|
validate_schema(schema_name, data) |
(str, Any) -> dict |
Returns {"valid": bool, "errors": [...]} |
validate_bundle(bundle) |
(dict) -> dict |
Validates a complete bundle |
Bundle Builder
bundle = (
BundleBuilder()
.responsible_principal_record(rpr)
.agent_passport(passport)
.intent(intent)
.policy_decision(policy)
.add_audit_entry(entry) # Manual
.create_audit_entry(...) # Auto-computes hashes
.build() # => CitizenshipBundle
)
Bundle Signing
sign_bundle(
bundle: CitizenshipBundle,
secret_key_b64: str,
signer_type: str = "human",
signer_id: str | None = None,
) -> dict[str, Any]
Bundle Verification
verify_signed_bundle(
signed_bundle: dict[str, Any],
public_key_b64: str | None = None,
) -> dict[str, Any] # {"verified": bool, "errors": [...]}
Verifies: schema, Ed25519 signature, bundle_hash, merkle_root, intent_hash chain, prev_hash chain.
Pydantic Models
All DCP v1 artifacts are available as Pydantic v2 models with automatic validation:
ResponsiblePrincipalRecord, AgentPassport, Intent, IntentTarget, PolicyDecision, AuditEntry, AuditEvidence, CitizenshipBundle, SignedBundle, BundleSignature, SignerInfo, RevocationRecord, HumanConfirmation
V2 Models (DCP-05–09):
DCP-05 — Lifecycle: LifecycleState, TerminationMode, DataDisposition, VitalityMetrics, CommissioningCertificate, VitalityReport, DecommissioningRecord
DCP-06 — Succession: TransitionType, MemoryDisposition, MemoryClassification, SuccessorPreference, DigitalTestament, SuccessionRecord, MemoryTransferEntry, DualHashRef, MemoryTransferManifest
DCP-07 — Disputes: DisputeType, EscalationLevel, DisputeStatus, ObjectionType, AuthorityLevel, DisputeRecord, ArbitrationResolution, JurisprudenceBundle, ObjectionRecord
DCP-08 — Rights: RightType, ComplianceStatus, RightEntry, RightsDeclaration, ObligationRecord, RightsViolationReport
DCP-09 — Delegation: AuthorityScopeEntry, DelegationMandate, AdvisoryDeclaration, PrincipalMirror, InteractionRecord, ThresholdRule, ThresholdOperator, ThresholdAction, AwarenessThreshold
# Example: Lifecycle management
from dcp_ai.v2.models import CommissioningCertificate, LifecycleState
cert = CommissioningCertificate(
certificate_id="cert-001",
agent_id="agent-001",
commissioned_by="human-001",
commissioned_at="2026-03-01T00:00:00Z",
initial_state=LifecycleState.COMMISSIONED,
conditions=["Must complete onboarding within 30 days"],
)
Domain Separation (V2)
V2 Domain Separation Contexts: Bundle, Intent, Passport, Revocation, Governance, Lifecycle, Succession, Dispute, Rights, Delegation, Awareness
Development
# Install in development mode
pip install -e ".[dev]"
# Run tests
pytest -v
# Async tests
pytest -v --asyncio-mode=auto
Dependencies
pynacl— Ed25519 cryptographyjsonschema— JSON Schema validationpydanticv2 — Data modelstyper— CLI framework
License
Apache-2.0
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