Latch – Open-source security middleware for AI agents

Show HN: Latch – Open-source security middleware for AI agents

Latch – Open-source security middleware for AI agents is active in the show hn launch space.

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Latch is an open-source proxy that sits between AI agents and the tools they use. It intercepts all tool calls and applies security policies in real-time:Safe operations pass through instantly. Risky operations require human approval via dashboard or Telegram. Dangerous operations are blocked completelyI built Latch to address the growing security risks of AI agents accessing critical systems. There have been 1,800+ exposed agent gateways discovered in the wild and recent security audits showing multiple vulnerabilities in agent frameworks, so this was motivated by the clear urgent need for better controls.Implementation is simple: a CLI wrapper around MCP servers that takes a few minutes to

Within the show hn launch space, the company focuses on its core offering rather than a broad product line.

The company is listed at the Show HN launch stage of development.

Website: www.latchagent.com