A first look at Aperture by Tailscale (private alpha) (tailscale.com)

Tailscale has announced the alpha release of Aperture, an AI gateway designed to enhance security and visibility in the use of AI coding agents within organizations. As the capability of these agents expands, so does the need for companies to manage AI usage without hindering developers' productivity. Aperture addresses this challenge by leveraging Tailscale's identity framework to eliminate the need for API keys across various environments, streamlining access to AI tools like Claude Code and Codex while maintaining oversight. The significance of Aperture lies in its potential to facilitate safer and more efficient integration of AI in software development. By tracking API usage through user and machine identities, it enables organizations to monitor AI adoption and prevent unauthorized use. The user-friendly setup process allows developers to connect easily to new AI models with minimal friction. This initial focus on coding agents is just the beginning, with plans to expand Aperture's functionality to cover more AI workloads, further solidifying its role as a vital tool for organizations navigating the complexities of AI integration.