fabric-auth

Configure authentication tokens for Microsoft Fabric APIs with correct audiences.

2|1|Updated May 5, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/wardawgmalvicious/claude-config --skill fabric-auth
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Skill: fabric-auth
Source: https://github.com/wardawgmalvicious/claude-config/tree/main/skills/fabric-auth
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wardawgmalvicious/claude-config --skill fabric-auth

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the complexities of authenticating to various Microsoft Fabric APIs, ensuring the correct token audience is used to avoid common authentication errors like 401 Unauthorized.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Token Audience Configuration: Provides guidance on the appropriate token audience for different Fabric APIs.
  • Authentication Flow Variants: Covers the various az login flow variants, including SPN secrets, certificates, and managed identities.
  • Token Decoding for Debugging: Includes instructions for decoding JWT tokens to diagnose 401 errors.
  • TDS Connection Essentials: Offers details on TDS connection parameters and configurations.
  • Use Case: For instance, when setting up a new Fabric project, this Skill can help configure the az login command to use the correct token audience for REST APIs, SQL endpoints, or OneLake storage.

Quick Start

Authenticate to Microsoft Fabric APIs with the correct token audience by using the fabric-auth skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about fabric-auth

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

FAQPage Schema
Why does my Microsoft Fabric API authentication fail with a 401 Unauthorized error?

Microsoft Fabric API authentication often fails with 401 Unauthorized errors because an incorrect token audience was requested. This Skill helps configure the appropriate token audience for different Fabric endpoints and decode JWT tokens to debug the issue.

How do I authenticate to Microsoft Fabric APIs using managed identities or service principals?

You can authenticate to Microsoft Fabric APIs using managed identities or service principals by applying specific az login flow variants. This Skill provides guidance on configuring az login for SPN secrets, certificates, and managed identities to secure API access.

What token audience do I need for Power BI, OneLake, and SQL endpoints in Fabric?

Different Microsoft Fabric APIs like Power BI REST, OneLake, SQL, KQL, and XMLA require distinct token audiences. This Skill offers detailed guidance on configuring the correct token audience for each specific Fabric endpoint to ensure successful authentication.

How can I decode a JWT token to troubleshoot Microsoft Fabric API access issues?

You can decode JWT tokens to troubleshoot Microsoft Fabric API access issues by inspecting the token claims and audience parameters. This Skill includes instructions for decoding JWT tokens to diagnose authentication errors like 401 Unauthorized.

Does this Skill support configuring TDS connection parameters for Microsoft Fabric SQL endpoints?

Yes, this Skill supports configuring Microsoft Fabric SQL endpoints by providing TDS connection essentials and parameters. It helps data professionals configure secure API access and token audiences for TDS connections within the Fabric environment.