OpenFn / OpenFn/kit

worker: load credentials on demand

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TypeScript
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Description

Right now, the worker will pre-load all required credentials for a workflow before execution starts.

This gives us two problems:

  • It doesn't work very well with keychain credentials
  • Oauth credentials could expire by the time the worker comes to execute the step that needs them (eg, the token is generated with a 10 minute lease, and the step that needs it runs 15 mins later)

I've also never really liked the idea that we load credentials that may never get used. Feels ickly.

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Research direction

Start by locating the worker path that pre-loads credentials before workflow execution, then trace how credentials are resolved for each step. Done means credentials are loaded only when a step needs them, including keychain credentials and OAuth credentials that may expire during a workflow.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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