Helix
Run by Neurastack
How to detect Helix
Helix signs its requests, so you detect it by verifying the cryptographic signature on each request. A valid signature proves the request came from Neurastack; a copied user agent without the signature does not.
- Detection method
- SignedThe agent signs its requests, so its identity is verified cryptographically.
- Signals that identify it
- CryptographicA signed request verified cryptographically
- BehavioralAutomated clicks, typing and page flow instead of a person's
Every signal Verisoul checks for Helix
Helix signs its requests, so we verify who it is cryptographically, then check the rest of the session.
- Used
Cryptographic
A signed request verified cryptographically
- Not used
Network
Not needed to identify it
- Not used
Device
Not needed to identify it
- Used
Behavioral
Automated clicks, typing and page flow instead of a person's
How often you'll see it
Very uncommon
Rare, brand new, or not seen on Verisoul traffic yet
Questions about Helix
How do you detect Helix?
Helix signs its requests, so you detect it by verifying the cryptographic signature on each request. A valid signature proves the request came from Neurastack; a copied user agent without the signature does not.
What is Helix?
Helix is an AI agent from Neurastack that works in a browser and signs its requests.
Does Helix identify itself?
Yes. Helix signs its requests cryptographically, which is the strongest way an agent can identify itself.
Can a bot pretend to be Helix?
Not convincingly. A bot can copy Helix's user agent, but without Neurastack signing keys its requests fail verification and it is not labeled Helix.
How common is Helix?
Very uncommon. Rare, brand new, or not seen on Verisoul traffic yet.
What does the Verisoul API return for Helix?
Every session Verisoul identifies as Helix carries an agent block with id "helix", name, provider, type "ai_agent", detection_method "signed" and the detection_signals used (cryptographic, behavioral). Build rules on the id, type and detection method.