Credriver

Credriver is a software framework designed to manage digital credentials in distributed systems. It provides tooling to issue, present, verify, and revoke credentials, and to store credential data in secure backends. The framework aims to simplify inter-system trust by enabling interoperable credential workflows across heterogeneous environments, from cloud services to edge devices. Credriver emphasizes compatibility with emerging identity and credential standards, particularly those related to verifiable credentials and decentralized identifiers.

The architecture of Credriver centers on a modular core with pluggable components. A credential engine handles lifecycle operations such as issuance, presentation, and revocation, while a cryptography module supports multiple signing and verification algorithms. Backends for storage and revocation registries can be swapped to fit organizational needs, and a policy layer allows customization of issuer and verifier rules. The framework also provides APIs and data formats optimized for secure transmission and offline verification where network access is limited.

Common use cases include enterprise identity management, credential-based access control, and supply-chain attestations. Organizations may issue employee credentials, training completions, or supplier attestations, and rely on Credriver to verify these credentials across services and domains. Privacy-preserving features such as selective disclosure and verifiable proof verification are supported in line with standard practices in the field.

Credriver is distributed as an open framework with ongoing community contributions. Adoption considerations include alignment with related standards, integration effort with existing identity systems, and security auditing requirements. Related topics include Verifiable Credentials, Decentralized Identifiers, and identity and access management.