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Claude and ChatGPT connectors use OAuth for secure API access

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This article details how custom connectors for AI models like Claude and ChatGPT interact with an OAuth server, specifically osFoundry's. It explains the authentication process, highlighting that while the handshake and tool catalog are public, tool calls require an access token. The post elaborates on how the system uses RFC 9728 for OAuth Protected Resource Metadata to guide clients to the correct authorization server and endpoints, and how tools are categorized by their required OAuth scopes (read, write, run). It also points out common pitfalls for developers, such as incorrect URL construction for metadata requests. AI

IMPACT Explains how AI model connectors securely access external tools and services via OAuth, crucial for building robust AI applications.

RANK_REASON The article explains the technical implementation of API access for AI tools, focusing on authentication and metadata protocols, which falls under tooling and infrastructure.

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Claude and ChatGPT connectors use OAuth for secure API access

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  1. dev.to — MCP tag TIER_1 English(EN) · BBT ·

    Claude का custom connector osFoundry का OAuth server कैसे ढूंढता है, और हर call पर access क्यों check होता है?

    <p>जब कोई remote MCP client बिना token के <a href="https://osfoundry.io/hi" rel="noopener noreferrer">osFoundry</a> का कोई tool call करता है, तो उसे यह मिलता है। यह request 2026-11-06 को Tokyo में एक Mac से curl से भेजी गई थी:<br /> </p> <div class="highlight js-code-highlight"> …

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