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Bringing OAuth 2.0 to Wrangler

Sep 23, 2021Mengqi Chen
Bringing OAuth 2.0 to Wrangler
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This post introduces the integration of the OAuth 2.0 protocol into Wrangler, the Workers command-line interface. This enhances the developer experience by replacing cumbersome API token management with a more secure and user-friendly authorization flow. It details the implementation of the Authorization Code Flow with PKCE challenges, enabling users to select specific permissions (scopes) and revoke access easily via `wrangler logout`. The post also highlights the security improvements brought by CSRF states, PKCE challenges, and short-lived access tokens.

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