Hey everyone! I’m working on a Telegram bot and I need some help with OAuth. I want to use Twitch API for authorization but I’m not sure about the best way to do it.
I’ve implemented Twitch API OAuth for a Telegram bot before, and I can tell you it’s not as daunting as it might seem at first.
For the redirect URL, I ended up using a simple Heroku app as my callback endpoint. It’s free and easy to set up. You don’t need anything fancy - just a basic server that can handle the OAuth response.
In terms of grant type, I went with Authorization Code. It’s more secure and gives you more control. Plus, you can use refresh tokens to maintain long-term access without requiring users to re-authorize frequently.
One thing I learned the hard way: make sure to implement proper error handling. Twitch API can sometimes be finicky, and you don’t want your bot to crash if something goes wrong during the OAuth process.
Also, consider implementing a database to store user tokens. It’ll make your life easier when managing multiple users and refreshing tokens.
yo, i’ve done this before. u don’t need fancy urls. just use a simple server for the callback. i’d go with Authorization Code flow - it’s more secure n u can use refresh tokens.
don’t forget to handle errors properly. twitch can be a pain sometimes. oh, and store user tokens in a database. makes life easier, trust me.
For your Telegram bot using Twitch API, I’d strongly recommend going with the Authorization Code flow. It’s more secure and suitable for server-side applications, which is what you’re essentially building.
As for the redirect URL, you don’t necessarily need a fancy domain. You can set up a simple web server (like Flask or Express) to handle the OAuth callback. This server would then communicate the authorization code to your bot.
In my experience, implementing OAuth in Telegram bots can be tricky. One approach I’ve used is to generate a unique state parameter for each user, store it temporarily, and include it in the authorization URL. This helps prevent CSRF attacks and ensures you’re dealing with the correct user when the callback happens.
Remember to securely store the access and refresh tokens. Never expose these in client-side code or log files.