Integrating FastAPI with Github OAuth for Authentication

FastAPI is a modern, fast (high-performance), web framework for building APIs with Python 3.7+ based on standard Python type hints. It provides a simple way to create secure, efficient, and scalable web applications. Github OAuth, on the other hand, is an authentication mechanism that allows users to sign in to a web application using their Github account.

Integrating FastAPI with Github OAuth can provide a secure way to authenticate users and access their Github resources. In this article, we will discuss how to integrate FastAPI with Github OAuth for authentication.

Prerequisites

Before we start integrating FastAPI with Github OAuth, you need to have the following prerequisites:

• A Github account
• A FastAPI project set up on your local machine

Integrating FastAPI with Github OAuth

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to integrate FastAPI with Github OAuth for authentication:

1. Register a new OAuth application on Github by going to your Github account settings and selecting the “Developer settings” tab. Then, click on “OAuth Apps” and “New OAuth App”. Fill in the necessary details and provide a callback URL for your FastAPI application.
2. Install the python-oauth2 library using pip:

   pip install python-oauth2

3. Add the necessary endpoints in your FastAPI application to handle the Github OAuth flow, such as the redirect URL and the callback URL. You can use the oauth2 library to handle the OAuth authentication process.
4. Once the user is authenticated using Github OAuth, you can access their Github resources using the access token provided by Github.

Conclusion

Integrating FastAPI with Github OAuth can provide a secure and efficient way to authenticate users and access their Github resources. With the steps provided in this article, you can easily integrate FastAPI with Github OAuth for authentication in your web applications.

Happy coding!