vigiloauth/vigilo

Improve `token_hint` and `login_hint` Support

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#348 opened on May 27, 2025

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Description

Description Enhance the handling of the token_hint and login_hint parameters during authentication and authorization flows to improve user experience and efficiency.

User Story: As a user, I want the system to better utilize token_hint and login_hint, So that my login process is faster and more seamless.

Acceptance Criteria:

  • Properly accept and validate token_hint and login_hint parameters.
  • Use hints to pre-fill or streamline user login where possible.
  • Ensure security and privacy best practices are maintained.
  • Update documentation with usage details.

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Research direction
Review the OAuth 2.0 and OIDC specifications for token hint and login hint. Examine the current codebase in Vigilo to understand how these parameters are handled. Identify gaps and implement validation, pre filling logic, and documentation updates.
Tech stack
go
Domain
backendsecurity
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
OAuth 2.0GoGit
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
65