mattermost / mattermost/mattermost-plugin-gitlab

Implement browser based login flow from desktop app

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JavaScript
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Description

Desktop app now pops out to browser for OAuth for main Mattermost login. Any chance the same could be done with the GitLab integration login?

cc @devinbinnie

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Research direction

Start by tracing the existing browser-based OAuth flow used for the main Mattermost login, then compare it with the GitLab integration login entry point. Done means the GitLab login also opens in the browser and completes the OAuth flow through the desktop app.

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Assessment

Tech stack
gitlab, javascript
Domain
authentication, desktop
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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