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Can't retrieve openidConnect PreferredUsername from User object

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Description

Currently, PreferredUsername is only used as a fallback if NickName is not available. However, I'd like to access it regardless of what NickName is (or isn't) set to.

Ideally, I'd like to see User.Name be preferred_username and User.NickName be "nickname", falling back to "name", falling back to "given_name".

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Research direction

Start by locating the User object and the OpenID Connect provider mapping, then trace how PreferredUsername, NickName, name, and given_name are currently assigned. Done means User.Name exposes preferred_username and User.NickName follows the requested nickname, name, and given_name fallback order, with focused coverage for the mapping.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
authentication
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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