This isn't something that can be implemented as an extension, it needs to be in core. This goes way beyond just allowing a user to log in to a site with their MediaWiki account, it needs full integration with our permissions and API to be of any use.
On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 8:50 AM, Petr Bena <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi, it's been almost 4 years since we came with the idea of > implementing an OAuth to mediawiki. I think it's time to start. > Question now is if it should be a part of core or extension for > mediawiki. I myself would rather make it as extension, since there is > probably no use for most of installations, except for large wikis. > > Quote: > OAuth provides a standard protocol to negotiate secure access tokens > and to provide third-party tools (web or client) with granular access > to private resources. This protocol does not reveal usernames or > passwords to the third-party tool. Offering OAuth based authorization > on Mediawiki wiki's will increase the reusability of its data and spur > the creation of an ecosystem of app's around Mediawiki. > > Is there anyone who is willing to help with this? If there is no one > interested in this, or no comments, I would start a new extension > called OAuth, which only purpose would be to enable this feature in > mediawiki. > > _______________________________________________ > Wikitech-l mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikitech-l -- John _______________________________________________ Wikitech-l mailing list [email protected] https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikitech-l
