oauth2
A Go client implementation for the OAuth 2.0 authorization framework.
What is oauth2?
OAuth2 for Go is an official Go package that provides a client implementation for the OAuth 2.0 authorization framework. It enables Go applications to securely obtain and use access tokens to interact with OAuth 2.0 protected APIs and services. The package handles the complete OAuth 2.0 flow including token acquisition, refresh, and automatic authentication for HTTP requests.
Go developers building applications that need to authenticate with OAuth 2.0 protected services, such as web applications, CLI tools, or backend services integrating with third-party APIs.
As an official Go project, it offers a reliable, well-maintained, and standards-compliant implementation that integrates seamlessly with Go's HTTP client ecosystem. Developers choose it for its simplicity, automatic token management, and trusted maintenance by the Go team.
Overview
Go OAuth2
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding OAuth 2.0 authentication to Go web applications
- Building CLI tools that authenticate with cloud APIs
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