• AUTH
  • TOKEN
  • USER
  • HUMAN

How to orchestrate OAuth flows with your AI

Connect Descope to your AI client to automate the handshake between users and identity providers. Once linked, your agent manages the entire sequence from request to session.

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Short answer

Can my AI handle OAuth authorization and session exchange?

Yes. Your AI uses Descope to trigger authorization requests and swap codes for active sessions. This allows your agent to manage user logins without you manually handling tokens. You'll see how the handshake works below.

The flow outcomes

Where the process lands

These are the specific states your AI reaches during an OAuth sequence.

AUTH

Authorization initiated

The AI generates the necessary redirect URL. You get the link to send to the user for consent.

TOKEN

Session established

The AI swaps the authorization code for a session. This results in a valid, authenticated state.

USER

Identity verified

The AI confirms the user's identity through Descope. You receive the user data needed to proceed.

HUMAN

User consent required

The AI cannot bypass the provider's login screen. You must provide the generated link to the person logging in.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as the bridge between your application logic and the Descope identity platform.

  1. Start the request

    The AI triggers the initial authorization request to get a redirect URL.

    auth_oauth_authorize

  2. Exchange the code

    The AI takes the code returned by the provider and swaps it for a session.

    auth_oauth_exchange

  3. Finalize session

    The AI uses the exchange tool to ensure the session is fully active and ready.

    auth_oauth_exchange

  4. Verify authorization

    The AI checks the status of the authorization request to confirm it was successful.

    auth_oauth_authorize

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off the OAuth process.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text with your specific provider, like Google or GitHub.

Descope Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4cREanPNlXC6jrZrFK92D8TajPmC1caVSy6gbeQv/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Descope capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "descope-auth-platform-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4cREanPNlXC6jrZrFK92D8TajPmC1caVSy6gbeQv/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Start an OAuth flow for my GitHub account using Descope.

  • Exchange this authorization code for a session via Descope.

  • Generate a redirect URL for a Google OAuth request.

  • Complete the session exchange for the user who just returned from the provider.

  • Claude
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  • VS Code
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  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect Descope once, then ask.

Link your Descope account in one click. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start asking your agent to manage auth flows.

Connect Descope to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI log a user in without them seeing a consent screen?

    No. The AI can only generate the authorization request. The user must still interact with the provider to grant permission.

  • 02

    Does the AI store my Descope API keys?

    No. Your credentials are encrypted and managed by Vinkius, not the AI client.

  • 03

    Can the AI delete user accounts in Descope?

    No. This MCP only handles OAuth authorization and session exchange.

  • 04

    Can the AI manage user passwords?

    No. The tools are strictly limited to OAuth flows and session exchanges.

  • 05

    What happens if the exchange fails?

    The AI will report the error returned by Descope, and you will need to restart the authorization step.

  • More questions about Descope? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Descope Connector can do

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