oauth

What problem does it solve?

Implementing secure OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect authentication and authorization flows can be complex and error-prone. This Skill provides clear patterns and best practices to simplify integration with identity providers like Google or GitHub, ensuring robust security.

Core Features & Use Cases

• OAuth 2.0 Flows: Guidance on Authorization Code Flow (recommended for web apps) and PKCE Extension (required for SPAs/mobile).
• Token Management: Patterns for securely handling access tokens and refresh tokens, including refresh strategies.
• Security Best Practices: Essential guidelines like always using HTTPS, strict redirect URI validation, and secure token storage.
• OpenID Connect: Explanations and examples for extending OAuth 2.0 to include user identity claims.
• Use Case: Implementing a "Login with Google" feature in your web application, designing a secure API authorization system, or integrating with a custom identity provider.

Quick Start

Use the oauth skill to generate a Python code snippet for implementing the Authorization Code Flow with PKCE for a new web application.