tru

Spec sheet

What it does

tru is an authentication, identity, and payments platform that lets AI agents discover, authenticate with, and pay for services on users’ behalf.Read 11 Oct 2026 · tru.so

Purpose

tru provides authentication, identity, and payments infrastructure that lets AI agents discover, authenticate with, and pay for services.Read 11 Oct 2026 · tru.so

Intended users

The privacy policy describes developers and merchants registering services, and end users managing AI-agent activity through a tru wallet.Read 11 Oct 2026 · tru.so

Integrations

The privacy policy names Stripe Link and Stripe Connect, and MCP-compatible clients including Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf.Read 11 Oct 2026 · tru.so

Security

The privacy policy says data is encrypted in transit with TLS and sensitive stored data is encrypted using industry-standard methods.Read 11 Oct 2026 · tru.so

Privacy

The privacy policy says tru does not sell personal information and does not use personal information to train AI models.Read 11 Oct 2026 · tru.so

Support

The privacy policy lists [email protected] for support and says it aims to respond to inquiries within 30 days or sooner where required by law.Read 11 Oct 2026 · tru.so

Headquarters

United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · tru.so

API integration

Developers can wrap an API endpoint with tru() to return payment instructions to unauthenticated requests.Read 11 Oct 2026 · tru.so

API security

The privacy policy says API keys are stored in hashed form, provision requests use HMAC-SHA256 signatures, and JWT tokens are short-lived.Read 11 Oct 2026 · tru.so

Developer integration

Developers can wrap an API endpoint with tru() so unauthenticated requests receive a 402 response explaining how an agent can pay.Read 11 Oct 2026 · tru.so

Developer setup

The homepage directs developers to run npx tru-402 init, which adds tru() to endpoints and an MCP server.Read 11 Oct 2026 · tru.so

Identity details

The homepage says each paid request populates req.tru with the buyer’s verified email, name, and payment information.Read 11 Oct 2026 · tru.so

Micropayments

tru says micropayments are batched into sessions automatically, and users control spending in the tru wallet.Read 11 Oct 2026 · tru.so

Payment data

tru says it does not store raw card numbers or CVV codes; payment data is handled by Stripe.Read 11 Oct 2026 · tru.so

Payment discovery

tru’s 402 response tells an agent how to pay, what the request costs, and where to sign up.Read 11 Oct 2026 · tru.so

Payment flow

Approved charges are routed to the developer’s connected Stripe account, and tru collects a platform fee on each transaction.Read 11 Oct 2026 · tru.so

Payment handling

The privacy policy says payment details are stored by Stripe via Stripe Link and tru does not store raw card numbers or full payment card data.Read 11 Oct 2026 · tru.so

Pricing

tru says it takes 0.5% on every charge, with no monthly fees or setup cost.Read 11 Oct 2026 · tru.so

Setup

The homepage directs developers to run npx tru-402 init to add tru() to endpoints and an MCP server.Read 11 Oct 2026 · tru.so

User authorization

The privacy policy says charges require end-user authorization unless the user has configured an auto-approval rule.Read 11 Oct 2026 · tru.so

Verified identity

Paid requests populate req.tru with the buyer’s verified email, name, and payment information.Read 11 Oct 2026 · tru.so

Wallet controls

Users can set per-transaction caps, daily budgets, auto-approval rules, trusted merchants, and agent permissions in the wallet.Read 11 Oct 2026 · tru.so

Plans and prices

Every tru plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Payment Gateways#29 of 667.7