oauth-provider

Turn your Convex backend into an OAuth 2.1/OpenID Connect provider, enabling secure authentication for third-party apps and services.

Installation

npm install @codefox-inc/oauth-provider

About oauth-provider

OAuth 2.1 / OpenID Connect Provider for Convex Auth (Beta).

Benefits

Transform your Convex app into a complete OAuth provider without external authentication services
Enable secure third-party integrations with OAuth 2.1 and OpenID Connect compliance
Reduce authentication complexity by centralizing user management in your existing Convex backend
Accelerate development with pre-built OAuth flows and token management

Use cases

how to make Convex app OAuth provider

Use @codefox-inc/oauth-provider to turn your Convex backend into a full OAuth 2.1 provider. The component handles authorization codes, access tokens, and user consent flows, allowing external apps to authenticate against your Convex data.

OAuth 2.1 provider for Convex Auth

The oauth-provider component integrates with Convex Auth to provide OAuth 2.1 and OpenID Connect server functionality. It enables your Convex app to issue access tokens and handle third-party authentication requests while maintaining user data in your existing backend.

third party app authentication with Convex

Deploy oauth-provider to enable external applications to authenticate users through your Convex backend. The component provides standard OAuth endpoints for authorization, token exchange, and user info retrieval, making your app an identity provider for other services.

Frequently asked questions

Does oauth-provider work with existing Convex Auth setups?

Yes, @codefox-inc/oauth-provider is designed to integrate with Convex Auth installations. It extends your existing authentication setup to provide OAuth server capabilities, allowing third-party apps to authenticate against your user base while maintaining your current auth flows.

What OAuth flows does this component support?

The oauth-provider component supports OAuth 2.1 authorization code flow with PKCE and OpenID Connect. It handles authorization requests, token exchanges, refresh tokens, and provides standard OAuth endpoints for client applications to integrate with your Convex backend.

Is this component production-ready?

The oauth-provider component is currently in beta. While it implements OAuth 2.1 and OpenID Connect standards, you should thoroughly test it in your specific use case and monitor for updates before deploying to production environments.

How do I configure OAuth clients with this provider?

The oauth-provider component requires client registration in your Convex backend. You define allowed redirect URIs, client credentials, and scopes through Convex functions, giving you full control over which applications can authenticate against your OAuth provider.