openfga / openfga/java-sdk

Short OAuth token lifespan (~ 5 mins) leads to unnecessary fetch of a new token

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Describe the problem you'd like to have solved

The current implementation of the token validity validation treats tokens that expire in the next 5 minutes as not valid anymore.
Our token lifespan is 5 mins, so with every request to OpenFGA, the client requests a new token.
In my opinion, the 5-minute threshold that the client uses is a very long time. In our microservices environment, we use a 30-second threshold and have never had a problem with it.

Describe the ideal solution

Would it be possible to reduce this threshold or make it configurable? This would allow to continue using very short-lived tokens, which would improve security.

Alternatives and current workarounds

Increase the token lifespan.

References

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Additional context

Just as a side note, the default value for token lifespan in Keycloak is 5 minutes.

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Research direction

Start with the token validity validation in src/main/java/dev/openfga/sdk/api/auth/AccessToken.java, especially lines 30-35. Trace how the five-minute threshold is used when requests obtain tokens, then determine how the chosen or configurable threshold should affect validity; done means short-lived tokens no longer trigger an unnecessary fetch on every request.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
authentication, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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