modelcontextprotocol / modelcontextprotocol/python-sdk

Support selection of authorization servers from PRM document

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SDK should offer a way for developers to specify which of the authorization servers to use from the PRM document.

https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/python-sdk/blob/07ae8c0d4e58bc0527a6898709288686ef6506dd/src/mcp/client/auth.py#L250

Right now, the first server is selected.

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Research direction

Start by reading src/mcp/client/auth.py around line 250, where the first authorization server from the PRM document is currently selected. Determine how developers should specify their preferred server and verify that selection is honored when multiple servers are present in the document.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
authentication
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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