Semaphore Uncut

New: OAuth for MCP Servers — Lessons from Building for AI Agents

March 19, 2026·15 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

As AI agents become part of everyday development workflows, authentication is becoming a critical piece of the puzzle.In our latest product update, we’re sharing a behind-the-scenes look at how we implemented OAuth for Semaphore’s MCP server—and what we learned along the way.You’ll get a practical perspective on:* Why OAuth is essential for MCP and AI agents* The challenges of working with evolving specs and inconsistent agent behavior* What actually works in real-world implementations* Key lessons for building secure, reliable integrationsThis isn’t theory—it’s a real engineering deep dive from our team.👉 Read the full blog post👉 Watch the full videoThis work is part of a broader shift at Semaphore, where we’re extending CICD with AI-powered workflows—while keeping developers in control and reducing manual work.If you’re building with MCP or exploring agent-driven workflows, this one’s worth your time.— Pete MiloravacThe Semaphore Teamhttps://semaphore.io This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit semaphoreio.substack.com

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