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token-exchange-for-tools

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Secure API access with OAuth token exchange standards.

Software Engineering#security#authentication#api#oauth#token exchange#scoped tokens
AuthorRedHatProductSecurity
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of securely managing API authentication tokens for MCP servers, enabling safe downstream API communication without risking token exposure.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Token Exchange Implementation: Facilitates OAuth 2.0 Token Exchange (RFC 8693) to swap tokens for scoped, short-lived credentials.
  • Security Enhancement: Preserves user identity and ensures MCP server's actions are properly authorized and auditable.
  • Use Case: When an MCP server needs to access third-party APIs on behalf of a user, it can perform token exchange to acquire a scoped token that minimizes security risks and simplifies audit logs.

Quick Start

Implement OAuth Token Exchange in your MCP server to securely acquire short-lived tokens for third-party API calls.

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