How do I handle token expiration with Goth?

The skill includes specific implementation patterns for checking token expiration and using refresh tokens to obtain new access tokens automatically.

Does this skill handle session management?

Yes, it provides guidance on using the gothic helper package and configuring session stores such as gorilla/sessions to maintain user state.

Which OAuth providers does this skill support?

This skill covers the implementation patterns for over 70 providers supported by Goth, including major platforms like Google, GitHub, Microsoft, Apple, and Slack.

What is Goth in the context of Go development?

Goth is a library that provides a simple, clean, and idiomatic way to implement multi-provider authentication (OAuth) in Golang applications.

Goth Go Authentication Fundamentals

Name: Goth Go Authentication Fundamentals
Author: linehaul-ai

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API Development

Provides expert guidance for implementing multi-provider OAuth authentication in Go using the Goth library.

About

This skill equips Claude with specialized knowledge to help developers integrate Goth, a popular multi-provider authentication library for Golang. It provides foundational implementation patterns, including provider registration, session management with the gothic helper package, and structured user data handling for over 70 providers. Whether you are setting up social logins like Google and GitHub or enterprise solutions like Azure AD, this skill ensures clean, idiomatic authentication flows and secure credential management in your Go projects.

Key Features

Secure environment variable patterns for OAuth credentials
Gothic helper package integration for HTTP handlers
Token refresh logic and error handling implementation
Standardized user data retrieval and session management
1 GitHub stars
Multi-provider OAuth registration for 70+ platforms

Use Cases

Implementing 'Login with Google' or 'Login with GitHub' in a Go web application
Refactoring custom OAuth logic into a standardized, library-based approach
Setting up multi-tenant authentication for enterprise SaaS products

About

Key Features

Secure environment variable patterns for OAuth credentials
Gothic helper package integration for HTTP handlers
Token refresh logic and error handling implementation
Standardized user data retrieval and session management
1 GitHub stars
Multi-provider OAuth registration for 70+ platforms

Use Cases

Implementing 'Login with Google' or 'Login with GitHub' in a Go web application
Refactoring custom OAuth logic into a standardized, library-based approach
Setting up multi-tenant authentication for enterprise SaaS products