π Level Up Your OAuth 2.0 with Rich Authorization Requests (RAR)
Are standard OAuth scopes feeling too "broad" for your high-security APIs? It's time to talk about βthe standard thatβs changing how we handle fine-grained permissions. 52638 rar
The identification "52638" refers to , specifically within the context of OAuth 2.0 . This specification (often discussed in IETF drafts like draft-ietf-oauth-rar ) allows clients to request fine-grained permissions beyond simple scopes, such as specifying an exact transaction amount or a specific bank account for an API request. π Level Up Your OAuth 2
β Better UX: Users see exactly what they are approving in the consent screen.β Enhanced Security: Limits the "blast radius" of an access token.β Interoperability: Standardizes complex authorization for APIs like FAPI (Financial-grade API). This specification (often discussed in IETF drafts like
Below is a draft post tailored for a technical audience (LinkedIn, Twitter/X, or a Dev Blog):
Traditional scopes (like payment ) are often too blunt. In modern finance (Open Banking) or complex IoT environments, you need to specify exactly what the user is consenting to.
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