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auth0-php-api

Validate JWT access tokens and scopes for PHP API endpoints.

40|23|Updated Jan 23, 2026
Search Tags:#jwt#php#access control#api security#auth0
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/auth0/agent-skills --skill auth0-php-api
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: auth0-php-api
Source: https://github.com/auth0/agent-skills/tree/main/plugins/auth0/skills/auth0-php-api
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/auth0/agent-skills --skill auth0-php-api

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires auth0/auth0-php, vlucas/phpdotenv, guzzlehttp/guzzle, guzzlehttp/psr7, symfony/cache, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides an easy way to protect PHP API endpoints using Auth0 authentication, enabling secure access token validation and scope checks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • JWT Token Validation: Validate JWT Bearer tokens and perform scope checks to ensure proper access control.
  • API Mode Integration: Utilizes the auth0/auth0-php SDK in API mode for stateless authentication.
  • Use Case: This Skill is ideal for implementing authentication in PHP applications, where you need to secure API endpoints against unauthorized access.

Quick Start

To protect your API endpoint, run the following command: php auth0.php requireAuth($auth0);

Frequently Asked Questions about auth0-php-api

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate JWT access tokens for a PHP API?▼

To validate JWT access tokens for a PHP API, use the Auth0 PHP SDK in API mode to perform stateless authentication and verify Bearer tokens. This handles token verification and secure API access.

How do I check Auth0 scopes to secure PHP API endpoints?▼

Checking Auth0 scopes to secure PHP API endpoints involves validating the JWT Bearer token and executing scope checks to ensure proper access control against unauthorized requests.

What do I need to configure before using Auth0 for PHP API security?▼

Before using Auth0 for PHP API security, you must configure an Auth0 API resource with an appropriate identifier and audience. This setup is required for the JWT token validation to function correctly.

Does Auth0 PHP SDK support stateless authentication for APIs?▼

Yes, the Auth0 PHP SDK supports stateless authentication for APIs by operating in API mode. This allows your endpoints to validate JWT access tokens without maintaining server-side session state.

How do I handle JWT validation errors in a PHP application?▼

Handling JWT validation errors in a PHP application involves using the Auth0 SDK to catch verification failures and scope mismatches during token validation, returning appropriate access control errors.

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