The safest distribution channel is the official GitHub repository or the developer’s Discord community. Avoid generic “download sites” that bundle adware.
“Verified” rarely implies absolute certainty. In practice it means the agent has passed a defined verification regimen and met acceptance criteria. Transparency about the methods used and the scope of verification is crucial: a security audit does not guarantee flawless performance; formal proofs may cover only narrow components; user testing may reveal usability gaps despite functional correctness. agent17 version 09 verified