generated: '2026-10-05'
method: searched
generator: extract-docs-artifacts.py (local)
source: https://docs.aident.ai/loadout/setup-agents.md
sources:
- https://docs.aident.ai/loadout/setup-agents.md
- https://docs.aident.ai/documentation/mcp-server-setup.md
description: Authentication uses Aident's OAuth flow discovered automatically by the MCP client.
schemes:
- type: oauth2
  name: Aident OAuth
  evidence: 'On first use, your MCP client will automatically:

    1. Discover Aident''s OAuth endpoints

    2. Open your browser for login (Google OAuth or magic link)

    3. Store your access token locally'
  how_to_obtain: The MCP client discovers the OAuth endpoints, opens a browser for the user to sign in, and stores the access token locally.
docs: https://docs.aident.ai/loadout/setup-agents.md