omniauth-google-oauth2
An OmniAuth strategy for Google OAuth2 authentication in Ruby applications.
What is omniauth-google-oauth2?
OmniAuth Google OAuth2 is a Ruby gem that provides an OmniAuth strategy for authenticating users with Google accounts using OAuth 2.0. It handles the OAuth flow, token exchange, and returns a standardized authentication hash with user information like email, name, and profile picture. It solves the problem of implementing Google Sign-In from scratch in Ruby applications.
Ruby developers building web applications that need Google authentication, especially those using the OmniAuth framework or the Devise authentication library in Rails.
Developers choose this gem because it's the standard, well-maintained OmniAuth strategy for Google OAuth2, saving them from implementing the OAuth flow manually. It offers extensive configuration options, works seamlessly with Devise, and supports advanced flows like hybrid authentication.
Overview
Oauth2 strategy for Google
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding Google Sign-In to a Ruby on Rails application
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