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Query Tool and PSQL Workspace do not support Kerberos

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Description

The query tool and psql workspaces only support password authentication.

Please can you enable Kerberos authentication for these features?

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Research direction

Start by tracing authentication handling for the Query Tool and PSQL Workspace and compare it with the existing password-only paths. Done means both workspaces support Kerberos authentication, with coverage for the relevant authentication flows.

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Assessment

Tech stack
postgresql, python
Domain
authentication, databases
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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