ueberauth_github
GitHub OAuth2 strategy implementation for the Überauth authentication framework in Elixir.
What is ueberauth_github?
Überauth GitHub is an OAuth2 strategy provider for the Überauth framework that enables Elixir applications to authenticate users via GitHub accounts. It simplifies the integration of GitHub's OAuth2 flow by handling authentication requests, callbacks, and user information retrieval. The project solves the problem of implementing secure, standardized GitHub authentication in Elixir web applications.
Elixir developers building web applications that require user authentication via GitHub OAuth2, particularly those using the Überauth framework for multi-provider authentication.
Developers choose this over manually implementing GitHub OAuth2 because it provides a clean, modular, and tested strategy that integrates seamlessly with the Überauth ecosystem. Its unique selling points include support for customizable scopes, private email handling, runtime configuration, and proxy-friendly redirect URI control.
Overview
GitHub OAuth2 Strategy for Überauth
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding GitHub OAuth2 authentication to Elixir Phoenix applications using the Überauth framework.
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