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📝 Walkthrough📝 WalkthroughWalkthroughThe changes made to the document on Single Sign-On (SSO) focus on improving clarity and updating terminology. Key modifications include rephrasing the title and description, revising key-value pairs in the definition section, and updating the historical context. The usage section has been refined to emphasize SSO's role in user experience, while best practices have been expanded. The FAQ section has been clarified, and implementation examples have been modernized with updated code snippets. Overall, the document has been comprehensively updated to reflect current SSO practices. Changes
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apps/www/content/glossary/single-sign-on.mdx (1)
2-3: Enhance description clarity for target audienceThe current description is somewhat vague. Consider specifying the target audience and their expected takeaways.
-description: Unlock SSO API power. Learn REST API SSO authentication, AWS SSO API implementation. Explore real-world examples. +description: A comprehensive guide for developers implementing SSO in their applications, covering REST API authentication, AWS SSO integration, and practical implementation examples.
| - Implement strong encryption methods to secure user credentials during the SSO process. | ||
| - Ensure the SSO solution complies with privacy regulations and standards. | ||
| - Use token-based authentication methods, like OAuth, for secure and efficient SSO implementation. |
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Expand security best practices
The current best practices section misses critical security considerations.
Add these important security practices:
- Implement strong encryption methods to secure user credentials during the SSO process.
- Ensure the SSO solution complies with privacy regulations and standards.
- Use token-based authentication methods, like OAuth, for secure and efficient SSO implementation.
+- Implement proper session management with secure session timeouts
+- Use HTTPS for all SSO-related communications
+- Implement rate limiting to prevent brute force attacks
+- Maintain detailed audit logs for security monitoring
+- Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) options📝 Committable suggestion
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| - Implement strong encryption methods to secure user credentials during the SSO process. | |
| - Ensure the SSO solution complies with privacy regulations and standards. | |
| - Use token-based authentication methods, like OAuth, for secure and efficient SSO implementation. | |
| - Implement strong encryption methods to secure user credentials during the SSO process. | |
| - Ensure the SSO solution complies with privacy regulations and standards. | |
| - Use token-based authentication methods, like OAuth, for secure and efficient SSO implementation. | |
| - Implement proper session management with secure session timeouts | |
| - Use HTTPS for all SSO-related communications | |
| - Implement rate limiting to prevent brute force attacks | |
| - Maintain detailed audit logs for security monitoring | |
| - Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) options |
| @app.route('/authorize') | ||
| def authorize(): | ||
| token = google.authorize_access_token() | ||
| resp = google.get('userinfo') | ||
| user_info = resp.json() | ||
| # do something with the user_info | ||
| return 'Logged in successfully.' |
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Add error handling and session management to authorization endpoint
The current implementation lacks proper error handling and session management.
@app.route('/authorize')
def authorize():
+ try:
token = google.authorize_access_token()
resp = google.get('userinfo')
user_info = resp.json()
- # do something with the user_info
- return 'Logged in successfully.'
+
+ # Validate user_info
+ if not user_info.get('email_verified'):
+ raise ValueError('Email not verified')
+
+ # Store in session securely
+ session['user'] = {
+ 'email': user_info['email'],
+ 'name': user_info['name']
+ }
+
+ return redirect(url_for('dashboard'))
+ except Exception as e:
+ logger.error(f"Authorization failed: {str(e)}")
+ return redirect(url_for('login', error='Authorization failed'))Committable suggestion skipped: line range outside the PR's diff.
| # Initialize the SSO Client | ||
| sso_client = boto3.client('sso', region_name='us-west-2') | ||
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| # List the available SSO instances | ||
| instances = sso_client.list_instances() | ||
| print(instances) | ||
| # List the available accounts | ||
| response = sso_client.list_accounts() | ||
| print(response) |
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Enhance AWS SSO example with error handling and security best practices
The current AWS SSO example lacks essential error handling and security configurations.
Consider updating the example to include:
# Initialize the SSO Client
-sso_client = boto3.client('sso', region_name='us-west-2')
+session = boto3.Session(
+ region_name='us-west-2',
+ profile_name='sso_user' # Use named profile for better security
+)
+sso_client = session.client(
+ 'sso',
+ config=boto3.Config(
+ retries=dict(max_attempts=3), # Add retry configuration
+ connect_timeout=5,
+ read_timeout=5
+ )
+)
-# List the available accounts
-response = sso_client.list_accounts()
-print(response)
+try:
+ response = sso_client.list_accounts(
+ MaxResults=100, # Implement pagination
+ NextToken=None
+ )
+ accounts = response['accountList']
+ while 'NextToken' in response:
+ response = sso_client.list_accounts(
+ MaxResults=100,
+ NextToken=response['NextToken']
+ )
+ accounts.extend(response['accountList'])
+except sso_client.exceptions.UnauthorizedException:
+ logger.error("Authentication failed. Please check your credentials.")
+ raise
+except sso_client.exceptions.TooManyRequestsException:
+ logger.error("Rate limit exceeded. Implement exponential backoff.")
+ raise
+except Exception as e:
+ logger.error(f"Unexpected error: {str(e)}")
+ raiseCommittable suggestion skipped: line range outside the PR's diff.
| google = oauth.register( | ||
| name='google', | ||
| client_id='YOUR_CLIENT_ID', | ||
| client_secret='YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET', | ||
| access_token_url='https://accounts.google.com/o/oauth2/token', | ||
| access_token_params=None, | ||
| authorize_url='https://accounts.google.com/o/oauth2/auth', | ||
| authorize_params=None, | ||
| api_base_url='https://www.googleapis.com/oauth2/v1/', | ||
| client_kwargs={'scope': 'openid profile email'}, | ||
| ) |
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Security: Protect sensitive configuration in Python example
The OAuth configuration contains sensitive information that should not be hardcoded.
Update the example to use environment variables:
google = oauth.register(
name='google',
- client_id='YOUR_CLIENT_ID',
- client_secret='YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET',
+ client_id=os.getenv('GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID'),
+ client_secret=os.getenv('GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET'),
access_token_url='https://accounts.google.com/o/oauth2/token',
access_token_params=None,
authorize_url='https://accounts.google.com/o/oauth2/auth',
authorize_params=None,
api_base_url='https://www.googleapis.com/oauth2/v1/',
- client_kwargs={'scope': 'openid profile email'},
+ client_kwargs={
+ 'scope': 'openid profile email',
+ 'verify': True # Enable SSL verification
+ },
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| google = oauth.register( | |
| name='google', | |
| client_id='YOUR_CLIENT_ID', | |
| client_secret='YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET', | |
| access_token_url='https://accounts.google.com/o/oauth2/token', | |
| access_token_params=None, | |
| authorize_url='https://accounts.google.com/o/oauth2/auth', | |
| authorize_params=None, | |
| api_base_url='https://www.googleapis.com/oauth2/v1/', | |
| client_kwargs={'scope': 'openid profile email'}, | |
| ) | |
| google = oauth.register( | |
| name='google', | |
| client_id=os.getenv('GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID'), | |
| client_secret=os.getenv('GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET'), | |
| access_token_url='https://accounts.google.com/o/oauth2/token', | |
| access_token_params=None, | |
| authorize_url='https://accounts.google.com/o/oauth2/auth', | |
| authorize_params=None, | |
| api_base_url='https://www.googleapis.com/oauth2/v1/', | |
| client_kwargs={ | |
| 'scope': 'openid profile email', | |
| 'verify': True # Enable SSL verification | |
| }, | |
| ) |
| app.get('/sso-auth', (req, res) => { | ||
| const options = { | ||
| method: 'POST', | ||
| url: 'https://sso-provider.com/api/token', | ||
| headers: { | ||
| 'Content-Type': 'application/json', | ||
| }, | ||
| body: JSON.stringify({ | ||
| grant_type: 'password', | ||
| username: 'user', | ||
| password: 'pass', | ||
| }), | ||
| }; | ||
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| request(options, (error, response, body) => { | ||
| if (error) throw new Error(error); | ||
| console.log(body); | ||
| res.send('Authentication successful'); | ||
| }); | ||
| }); |
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Security: Remove hardcoded credentials and update dependencies
The current implementation has several security concerns:
- Hardcoded credentials in the code
- Usage of deprecated 'request' package
- Missing input validation
Update the example to use secure practices:
-const request = require('request');
+const axios = require('axios'); // Modern HTTP client
+require('dotenv').config(); // For environment variables
app.get('/sso-auth', (req, res) => {
- const options = {
- method: 'POST',
- url: 'https://sso-provider.com/api/token',
- headers: {
- 'Content-Type': 'application/json',
- },
- body: JSON.stringify({
- grant_type: 'password',
- username: 'user',
- password: 'pass',
- }),
- };
-
- request(options, (error, response, body) => {
- if (error) throw new Error(error);
- console.log(body);
- res.send('Authentication successful');
- });
+ try {
+ // Validate input parameters
+ const { username, password } = req.body;
+ if (!username || !password) {
+ return res.status(400).json({ error: 'Missing credentials' });
+ }
+
+ const response = await axios.post(
+ process.env.SSO_PROVIDER_URL,
+ {
+ grant_type: 'password',
+ username,
+ password,
+ },
+ {
+ headers: {
+ 'Content-Type': 'application/json',
+ 'Authorization': `Basic ${Buffer.from(
+ `${process.env.CLIENT_ID}:${process.env.CLIENT_SECRET}`
+ ).toString('base64')}`,
+ },
+ }
+ );
+
+ // Store token securely
+ req.session.token = response.data.access_token;
+ res.json({ message: 'Authentication successful' });
+ } catch (error) {
+ console.error('Authentication failed:', error);
+ res.status(401).json({ error: 'Authentication failed' });
+ }
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🧹 Outside diff range and nitpick comments (1)
apps/www/content/glossary/single-sign-on.mdx (1)
54-54: Consider adding real-world implementation scenariosWhile the explanations are clear, the documentation would benefit from including:
- Enterprise SSO implementation examples
- Multi-tenant SSO scenarios
- Microservices authentication patterns
Would you like me to provide examples for these scenarios?
Also applies to: 58-58, 62-62
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2-3: LGTM: Title and description improvements
The updated title and description provide better clarity and focus on the essential aspects of SSO API implementation.
30-32: Consider expanding security best practices
While the current best practices are good, they could be enhanced further based on industry standards.
This issue was previously identified in a past review comment. The suggestion to add session management, HTTPS requirement, rate limiting, audit logging, and MFA options is still valid.
71-76: Enhance AWS SSO example with security best practices
The current implementation lacks error handling and security configurations.
This issue was previously identified in a past review comment. The suggestion to add retry configuration, proper error handling, pagination, and logging is still valid.
163-173: Security: Move sensitive configuration to environment variables
The OAuth configuration contains hardcoded credentials which is a security risk.
This issue was previously identified in a past review comment. The suggestion to use environment variables and enable SSL verification is still valid.
180-186: Add error handling and session management to authorization endpoint
The current implementation lacks proper error handling and session management.
This issue was previously identified in a past review comment. The suggestion to add proper error handling, email verification, and secure session management is still valid.
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🧹 Outside diff range and nitpick comments (3)
apps/www/content/glossary/single-sign-on.mdx (3)
5-5: Add relevant categories for better discoverabilityThe categories array is empty. Consider adding relevant categories such as "Authentication", "Security", "API Development" to improve document discoverability.
76-89: Add type hints and docstring to improve code documentationThe AWS Cognito example would benefit from better documentation and type hints.
# Initialize a Cognito Identity Provider client -client = boto3.client('cognito-idp') +from typing import Dict, Any + +def authenticate_user(username: str, password: str) -> Dict[str, Any]: + """ + Authenticate a user using AWS Cognito User Pool. + + Args: + username (str): The username to authenticate + password (str): The user's password + + Returns: + Dict[str, Any]: The authentication response from Cognito + """ + client = boto3.client('cognito-idp') + return client.initiate_auth( + ClientId='CLIENT_ID', + AuthFlow='USER_SRP_AUTH', + AuthParameters={ + 'USERNAME': username, + 'PASSWORD': password + } + ) -response = client.initiate_auth( - ClientId='CLIENT_ID', - AuthFlow='USER_SRP_AUTH', - AuthParameters={ - 'USERNAME': 'example_username', - 'PASSWORD': 'example_password' - } -) - -print(response) +# Example usage +response = authenticate_user('example_username', 'example_password') +print(response)
146-157: Add type hints and proper return typesThe Flask routes would benefit from type hints and proper return types.
+from flask import Response, jsonify +from typing import Dict, Any @app.route('/login') -def login(): +def login() -> Response: redirect_uri = url_for('authorize', _external=True) return google.authorize_redirect(redirect_uri) @app.route('/authorize') -def authorize(): +def authorize() -> Response: token = google.authorize_access_token() resp = google.get('userinfo') user_info = resp.json() - # Use user_info for your application logic - return user_info + return jsonify(user_info)
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54-67: Well-structured and accurate conceptual explanation
The conceptual explanation of SSO is clear, accurate, and well-structured. It effectively covers the key concepts and benefits.
165-167: Clear and effective conclusion
The conclusion effectively summarizes the key points about SSO implementation and its benefits.
| async function ssoLogin() { | ||
| const googleIssuer = await Issuer.discover('https://accounts.google.com'); | ||
| const client = new googleIssuer.Client({ | ||
| client_id: 'YOUR_CLIENT_ID', | ||
| client_secret: 'YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET', | ||
| redirect_uris: ['http://localhost/callback'], | ||
| response_types: ['code'], | ||
| }); | ||
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| const authorizationUrl = client.authorizationUrl({ | ||
| scope: 'openid email profile', | ||
| }); | ||
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| console.log('Visit this URL to log in:', authorizationUrl); | ||
| } |
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Add error handling and TypeScript support
The JavaScript example needs proper error handling and could benefit from TypeScript types.
+interface OAuthConfig {
+ client_id: string;
+ client_secret: string;
+ redirect_uris: string[];
+ response_types: string[];
+}
-async function ssoLogin() {
+async function ssoLogin(): Promise<string> {
+ try {
const googleIssuer = await Issuer.discover('https://accounts.google.com');
const client = new googleIssuer.Client({
client_id: 'YOUR_CLIENT_ID',
client_secret: 'YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET',
redirect_uris: ['http://localhost/callback'],
response_types: ['code'],
- });
+ } as OAuthConfig);
const authorizationUrl = client.authorizationUrl({
scope: 'openid email profile',
});
- console.log('Visit this URL to log in:', authorizationUrl);
+ return authorizationUrl;
+ } catch (error) {
+ console.error('Failed to initialize SSO:', error);
+ throw new Error('SSO initialization failed');
+ }
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| async function ssoLogin() { | |
| const googleIssuer = await Issuer.discover('https://accounts.google.com'); | |
| const client = new googleIssuer.Client({ | |
| client_id: 'YOUR_CLIENT_ID', | |
| client_secret: 'YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET', | |
| redirect_uris: ['http://localhost/callback'], | |
| response_types: ['code'], | |
| }); | |
| const authorizationUrl = client.authorizationUrl({ | |
| scope: 'openid email profile', | |
| }); | |
| console.log('Visit this URL to log in:', authorizationUrl); | |
| } | |
| interface OAuthConfig { | |
| client_id: string; | |
| client_secret: string; | |
| redirect_uris: string[]; | |
| response_types: string[]; | |
| } | |
| async function ssoLogin(): Promise<string> { | |
| try { | |
| const googleIssuer = await Issuer.discover('https://accounts.google.com'); | |
| const client = new googleIssuer.Client({ | |
| client_id: 'YOUR_CLIENT_ID', | |
| client_secret: 'YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET', | |
| redirect_uris: ['http://localhost/callback'], | |
| response_types: ['code'], | |
| } as OAuthConfig); | |
| const authorizationUrl = client.authorizationUrl({ | |
| scope: 'openid email profile', | |
| }); | |
| return authorizationUrl; | |
| } catch (error) { | |
| console.error('Failed to initialize SSO:', error); | |
| throw new Error('SSO initialization failed'); | |
| } | |
| } |
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This PR adds the Single-Sign-On.mdx file to the API documentation.
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