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+package authority
+
+// Capabilities defines the capabilities of the authority.
+type Capabilities struct {
+	RemoteConfigurationManagement bool `json:"remoteConfigurationManagement,omitempty"`
+	RequireClientAuthentication   bool `json:"requireClientAuthentication,omitempty"`
+}
+
+// Capabilities returns the capabilities information of the authority.
+func (a *Authority) Capabilities() Capabilities {
+	return Capabilities{
+		RemoteConfigurationManagement: a.config.AuthorityConfig.EnableAdmin,
+		RequireClientAuthentication:   GlobalVersion.RequireClientAuthentication,
+	}
+}