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a6f3fbaae4 fix: Use authorization endpoint for IndieAuth code verification (v0.9.4)
IndieAuth authentication-only flows should redeem the code at the
authorization endpoint, not the token endpoint. The token endpoint
is only for authorization flows that need access tokens.

- Remove grant_type parameter (only needed for token flows)
- Change endpoint from /token to /authorize
- Update debug logging to reflect code verification flow

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2025-11-22 19:19:37 -07:00
cbef0c1561 fix: Add grant_type to IndieAuth token exchange (v0.9.3)
The token exchange request was missing the required grant_type parameter
per OAuth 2.0 RFC 6749. IndieAuth providers that properly validate this
were rejecting the request with a 422 error.

- Add grant_type=authorization_code to token exchange data
- Add ADR-022 documenting the spec compliance requirement

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2025-11-22 18:50:23 -07:00
44a97e4ffa fix: Change auth blueprint prefix from /admin to /auth (v0.9.2)
The auth routes were registered under /admin/* but the IndieAuth
redirect_uri was configured as /auth/callback, causing 404 errors
when providers redirected back after authentication.

- Change auth blueprint url_prefix from "/admin" to "/auth"
- Update test expectations for new auth route paths
- Add ADR-022 documenting the architectural decision

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2025-11-22 18:22:08 -07:00
78165ad3be test: Add IndieLogin test form for debugging
Test page with exact form from IndieLogin.com API docs.

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2025-11-19 17:57:40 -07:00
deb26fbce0 Add debug logging for complete authorization URL
Shows the exact GET request URL being sent to IndieLogin.com's
/authorize endpoint, including all query parameters in their
encoded form. This helps debug authentication flow issues.

- Added debug log after auth_url construction in initiate_login()
- Logs complete URL with all parameters before redirect
- Version remains 0.9.1 (debugging enhancement only)
2025-11-19 16:35:50 -07:00
69b4e3d376 docs: Add v0.9.1 implementation report
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2025-11-19 16:29:52 -07:00
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## [Unreleased]
## [0.9.4] - 2025-11-22
### Fixed
- **IndieAuth authentication endpoint correction**: Changed code redemption from token endpoint to authorization endpoint
- Per IndieAuth spec: authentication-only flows use `/authorize`, not `/token`
- StarPunk only needs identity verification, not access tokens
- Removed unnecessary `grant_type` parameter (only needed for token endpoint)
- Updated debug logging to reflect "code verification" terminology
- Fixes authentication with IndieLogin.com and spec-compliant providers
### Changed
- Code redemption now POSTs to `/authorize` endpoint instead of `/token`
- Log messages updated from "token exchange" to "code verification"
## [0.9.3] - 2025-11-22
### Fixed
- **IndieAuth token exchange missing grant_type**: Added required `grant_type=authorization_code` parameter to token exchange request
- OAuth 2.0 spec requires this parameter for authorization code flow
- Some IndieAuth providers reject token exchange without this parameter
- Fixes authentication failures with spec-compliant IndieAuth providers
## [0.9.2] - 2025-11-22
### Fixed
- **IndieAuth callback 404 error**: Fixed auth blueprint URL prefix mismatch
- Auth blueprint was using `/admin` prefix but redirect_uri used `/auth/callback`
- Changed blueprint prefix from `/admin` to `/auth` as documented in ADR-022
- Auth routes now correctly at `/auth/login`, `/auth/callback`, `/auth/logout`
- Admin dashboard routes remain at `/admin/*` (unchanged)
### Changed
- Updated test expectations to use new `/auth/*` URL patterns
## [0.9.1] - 2025-11-19
### Fixed

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# ADR-022: Fix IndieAuth Callback Route Mismatch
## Status
Proposed
## Context
We have discovered a critical routing mismatch in our IndieAuth implementation that causes a 404 error when IndieAuth providers redirect back to our application.
### The Problem
The auth blueprint is currently registered with `url_prefix="/admin"` in `/starpunk/routes/auth.py` line 30:
```python
bp = Blueprint("auth", __name__, url_prefix="/admin")
```
This means all auth routes are actually served under `/admin`:
- `/admin/login` - Login form
- `/admin/callback` - OAuth callback endpoint
- `/admin/logout` - Logout endpoint
However, in `/starpunk/auth.py` lines 325 and 414, the redirect_uri sent to IndieAuth providers is:
```python
redirect_uri = f"{current_app.config['SITE_URL']}auth/callback"
```
This mismatch causes IndieAuth providers to redirect users to `/auth/callback`, which doesn't exist, resulting in a 404 error.
### Current Route Structure
- **Auth Blueprint** (with `/admin` prefix):
- `/admin/login` - Login form
- `/admin/callback` - OAuth callback
- `/admin/logout` - Logout endpoint
- **Admin Blueprint** (with `/admin` prefix):
- `/admin/` - Dashboard
- `/admin/new` - Create note
- `/admin/edit/<id>` - Edit note
- `/admin/delete/<id>` - Delete note
## Decision
Change the auth blueprint URL prefix from `/admin` to `/auth` to match the redirect_uri being sent to IndieAuth providers.
## Rationale
### 1. Separation of Concerns
Authentication routes (`/auth/*`) should be semantically separate from administration routes (`/admin/*`). This creates a cleaner architecture where:
- `/auth/*` handles authentication flows (login, callback, logout)
- `/admin/*` handles protected administrative functions (dashboard, CRUD operations)
### 2. Standards Compliance
IndieAuth and OAuth2 conventions typically use `/auth/callback` for OAuth callbacks:
- Most OAuth documentation and examples use this pattern
- IndieAuth implementations commonly expect callbacks at `/auth/callback`
- Follows RESTful URL design principles
### 3. Security Benefits
Clear separation provides:
- Easier application of different security policies (rate limiting on auth vs admin)
- Clearer audit trails and access logs
- Reduced cognitive load when reviewing security configurations
- Better principle of least privilege implementation
### 4. Minimal Impact
Analysis of the codebase shows:
- No hardcoded URLs to `/admin/login` in external-facing documentation
- All internal redirects use `url_for('auth.login_form')` which will automatically adjust
- Templates use named routes: `url_for('auth.login_initiate')`, `url_for('auth.logout')`
- No stored auth_state data is tied to the URL path
### 5. Future Flexibility
If we later need public authentication for other features:
- API token generation could live at `/auth/tokens`
- OAuth provider functionality could use `/auth/authorize`
- WebAuthn endpoints could use `/auth/webauthn`
- All auth-related functionality stays organized under `/auth`
## Consequences
### Positive
- **Fixes the immediate bug**: IndieAuth callbacks will work correctly
- **Cleaner architecture**: Proper separation between auth and admin concerns
- **Standards alignment**: Matches common OAuth/IndieAuth patterns
- **No breaking changes**: All internal routes use named endpoints
- **Better organization**: More intuitive URL structure
### Negative
- **Documentation updates needed**: Must update docs showing `/admin/login` paths
- **Potential user confusion**: Users who bookmarked `/admin/login` will get 404
- Mitigation: Could add a redirect from `/admin/login` to `/auth/login` for transition period
### Migration Requirements
- No database migrations required
- No session invalidation needed
- No configuration changes needed
- Simply update the blueprint registration
## Alternatives Considered
### Alternative 1: Change redirect_uri to `/admin/callback`
**Rejected because:**
- Mixes authentication concerns with administration in URL structure
- Goes against common OAuth/IndieAuth URL patterns
- Less intuitive - callbacks aren't "admin" functions
- Requires changes in two places in `auth.py` (lines 325 and 414)
### Alternative 2: Create a separate `/auth` blueprint just for callback
**Rejected because:**
- Splits related authentication logic across multiple blueprints
- More complex routing configuration
- Harder to maintain - auth logic spread across files
- Violates single responsibility principle at module level
### Alternative 3: Use root-level routes (`/login`, `/callback`, `/logout`)
**Rejected because:**
- Pollutes the root namespace
- No logical grouping of related routes
- Harder to apply auth-specific middleware
- Less scalable as application grows
### Alternative 4: Keep current structure and add redirect
**Rejected because:**
- Doesn't fix the underlying architectural issue
- Adds unnecessary HTTP redirect overhead
- Makes debugging more complex
- Band-aid solution rather than proper fix
## Implementation
### Required Change
Update line 30 in `/home/phil/Projects/starpunk/starpunk/routes/auth.py`:
```python
# From:
bp = Blueprint("auth", __name__, url_prefix="/admin")
# To:
bp = Blueprint("auth", __name__, url_prefix="/auth")
```
### Results
This single change will:
- Make the callback available at `/auth/callback` (matching the redirect_uri)
- Move login to `/auth/login`
- Move logout to `/auth/logout`
- All template references using `url_for()` will automatically resolve correctly
### Optional Transition Support
If desired, add temporary redirects in `starpunk/routes/admin.py`:
```python
@bp.route("/login")
def old_login_redirect():
"""Temporary redirect for bookmarks"""
return redirect(url_for("auth.login_form"), 301)
```
### Documentation Updates Required
Files to update:
- `/home/phil/Projects/starpunk/TECHNOLOGY-STACK-SUMMARY.md` - Update route table
- `/home/phil/Projects/starpunk/docs/design/phase-4-web-interface.md` - Update route documentation
- `/home/phil/Projects/starpunk/docs/designs/phase-5-quick-reference.md` - Update admin access instructions
## Testing Verification
After implementation:
1. Verify `/auth/login` displays login form
2. Verify `/auth/callback` accepts IndieAuth redirects
3. Verify `/auth/logout` destroys session
4. Verify all admin routes still require authentication
5. Test full IndieAuth flow with real provider
## References
- [IndieAuth Specification](https://indieauth.spec.indieweb.org/) - Section on redirect URIs
- [OAuth 2.0 RFC 6749](https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc6749) - Section 3.1.2 on redirection endpoints
- [RESTful API Design](https://restfulapi.net/resource-naming/) - URL naming conventions
- Current implementation: `/home/phil/Projects/starpunk/starpunk/routes/auth.py`, `/home/phil/Projects/starpunk/starpunk/auth.py`
---
**Document Version**: 1.0
**Created**: 2025-11-22
**Author**: StarPunk Architecture Team (agent-architect)
**Review Required By**: agent-developer before implementation

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# ADR-022: IndieAuth Authentication Endpoint Correction
## Status
Accepted
## Context
StarPunk is encountering authentication failures with certain IndieAuth providers (specifically gondulf.thesatelliteoflove.com). After investigation, we discovered that StarPunk is incorrectly using the **token endpoint** for authentication-only flows, when it should be using the **authorization endpoint**.
### The Problem
When attempting to authenticate with gondulf.thesatelliteoflove.com, the provider returns:
```json
{
"error": "invalid_grant",
"error_description": "Authorization code must be redeemed at the authorization endpoint"
}
```
StarPunk is currently sending authentication code redemption requests to `/token` when it should be sending them to the authorization endpoint for authentication-only flows.
### IndieAuth Specification Analysis
According to the W3C IndieAuth specification (https://www.w3.org/TR/indieauth/):
1. **Authentication-only flows** (Section 5.4):
- Used when the client only needs to verify user identity
- Code redemption happens at the **authorization endpoint**
- No `grant_type` parameter is used
- Response contains only `{"me": "user-url"}`
2. **Authorization flows** (Section 6.3):
- Used when the client needs an access token for API access
- Code redemption happens at the **token endpoint**
- Requires `grant_type=authorization_code` parameter
- Response contains access token and user identity
### Current StarPunk Implementation
StarPunk's current code in `/home/phil/Projects/starpunk/starpunk/auth.py` (lines 410-419):
```python
token_exchange_data = {
"grant_type": "authorization_code", # WRONG for authentication-only
"code": code,
"client_id": current_app.config["SITE_URL"],
"redirect_uri": f"{current_app.config['SITE_URL']}auth/callback",
"code_verifier": code_verifier, # PKCE verification
}
token_url = f"{current_app.config['INDIELOGIN_URL']}/token" # WRONG endpoint
```
This implementation has two errors:
1. Uses `/token` endpoint instead of authorization endpoint
2. Includes `grant_type` parameter which should not be present for authentication-only flows
## Decision
StarPunk must correct its IndieAuth authentication implementation to comply with the specification:
1. **Use the authorization endpoint** for code redemption in authentication-only flows
2. **Remove the `grant_type` parameter** from authentication requests
3. **Keep PKCE parameters** (`code_verifier`) as they are still required
## Rationale
### Why This Matters
1. **Standards Compliance**: The IndieAuth specification clearly distinguishes between authentication and authorization flows
2. **Provider Compatibility**: Some providers (like gondulf) strictly enforce the specification
3. **Correct Semantics**: StarPunk only needs to verify admin identity, not obtain an access token
### Authentication vs Authorization
StarPunk's admin login is an **authentication-only** use case:
- We only need to verify the admin's identity (`me` URL)
- We don't need an access token to access external resources
- We create our own session after successful authentication
This is fundamentally different from Micropub client authorization where:
- External clients need access tokens
- Tokens are used to authorize API access
- The token endpoint is the correct choice
## Implementation
### Required Changes
In `/home/phil/Projects/starpunk/starpunk/auth.py`, the `handle_callback` function must be updated:
```python
def handle_callback(code: str, state: str, iss: Optional[str] = None) -> Optional[str]:
# ... existing state verification code ...
# Prepare authentication request (NOT token exchange)
auth_data = {
# NO grant_type parameter for authentication-only flows
"code": code,
"client_id": current_app.config["SITE_URL"],
"redirect_uri": f"{current_app.config['SITE_URL']}auth/callback",
"code_verifier": code_verifier, # PKCE verification still required
}
# Use authorization endpoint (NOT token endpoint)
# The same endpoint used for the initial authorization request
auth_url = f"{current_app.config['INDIELOGIN_URL']}/auth" # or /authorize
# Exchange code for identity (authentication-only)
response = httpx.post(
auth_url,
data=auth_data,
timeout=10.0,
)
# Response will be: {"me": "https://user.example.com"}
# NOT an access token response
```
### Endpoint Discovery Consideration
IndieAuth providers may use different paths for their authorization endpoint:
- IndieLogin.com uses `/auth`
- Some providers use `/authorize`
- The gondulf provider appears to use its root domain as the authorization endpoint
The correct approach is to:
1. Discover the authorization endpoint from the provider's metadata
2. Use the same endpoint for both authorization initiation and code redemption
3. Store the discovered endpoint during the initial authorization request
## Consequences
### Positive
- **Specification Compliance**: Correctly implements IndieAuth authentication flow
- **Provider Compatibility**: Works with strict IndieAuth implementations
- **Semantic Correctness**: Uses the right flow for the use case
### Negative
- **Breaking Change**: May affect compatibility with providers that accept both endpoints
- **Testing Required**: Need to verify with multiple IndieAuth providers
### Migration Impact
- Existing sessions remain valid (no database changes)
- Only affects new login attempts
- Should be transparent to users
## Testing Strategy
Test with multiple IndieAuth providers:
1. **IndieLogin.com** - Current provider (should continue working)
2. **gondulf.thesatelliteoflove.com** - Strict implementation
3. **tokens.indieauth.com** - Token-only endpoint (should fail for auth)
4. **Self-hosted implementations** - Various compliance levels
## Alternatives Considered
### Alternative 1: Support Both Endpoints
Attempt token endpoint first, fall back to authorization endpoint on failure.
- **Pros**: Maximum compatibility
- **Cons**: Not specification-compliant, adds complexity
- **Verdict**: Rejected - violates standards
### Alternative 2: Make Endpoint Configurable
Allow admin to configure which endpoint to use.
- **Pros**: Flexible for different providers
- **Cons**: Confusing for users, not needed if we follow spec
- **Verdict**: Rejected - specification is clear
### Alternative 3: Always Use Token Endpoint
Continue current implementation, document incompatibility.
- **Pros**: No code changes needed
- **Cons**: Violates specification, limits provider choice
- **Verdict**: Rejected - incorrect implementation
## References
- [IndieAuth Specification Section 5.4](https://www.w3.org/TR/indieauth/#authentication-response): Authorization Code Verification for authentication flows
- [IndieAuth Specification Section 6.3](https://www.w3.org/TR/indieauth/#token-response): Token Endpoint for authorization flows
- [IndieAuth Authentication vs Authorization](https://indieweb.org/IndieAuth#Authentication_vs_Authorization): Community documentation
- [ADR-021: IndieAuth Provider Strategy](/home/phil/Projects/starpunk/docs/decisions/ADR-021-indieauth-provider-strategy.md): Related architectural decision
---
**Document Version**: 1.0
**Created**: 2025-11-22
**Author**: StarPunk Architecture Team
**Status**: Accepted

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# ADR-022: IndieAuth Token Exchange Compliance
## Status
Accepted
## Context
StarPunk's IndieAuth implementation is failing to authenticate with certain providers (specifically gondulf.thesatelliteoflove.com) during the token exchange phase. The provider is rejecting our token exchange requests with a "missing grant_type" error.
Our current implementation sends:
- `code`
- `client_id`
- `redirect_uri`
- `code_verifier` (for PKCE)
But does NOT include `grant_type=authorization_code`.
## Decision
StarPunk MUST include `grant_type=authorization_code` in all token exchange requests to be compliant with both OAuth 2.0 RFC 6749 and IndieAuth specifications.
## Rationale
### OAuth 2.0 RFC 6749 Compliance
RFC 6749 Section 4.1.3 explicitly states that `grant_type` is a REQUIRED parameter with the value MUST be set to "authorization_code" for the authorization code grant flow.
### IndieAuth Specification
While the IndieAuth specification (W3C TR) doesn't use explicit RFC 2119 language (MUST/REQUIRED) for the grant_type parameter, it:
1. Lists `grant_type=authorization_code` as part of the token request parameters in Section 6.3.1
2. Shows it in all examples (Example 12)
3. States that IndieAuth "builds upon the OAuth 2.0 [RFC6749] Framework"
Since IndieAuth builds on OAuth 2.0, and OAuth 2.0 requires this parameter, IndieAuth implementations should include it.
### Provider Compliance
The provider (gondulf.thesatelliteoflove.com) is **correctly following the specifications** by requiring the `grant_type` parameter.
## Consequences
### Positive
- Full compliance with OAuth 2.0 RFC 6749
- Compatibility with all spec-compliant IndieAuth providers
- Clear, standard-compliant token exchange requests
### Negative
- Requires immediate code change to add the missing parameter
- May reveal other non-compliant providers that don't check for this parameter
## Implementation Requirements
The token exchange request MUST include these parameters:
```
grant_type=authorization_code # REQUIRED by OAuth 2.0
code={authorization_code} # REQUIRED
client_id={client_url} # REQUIRED
redirect_uri={redirect_url} # REQUIRED if used in initial request
me={user_profile_url} # REQUIRED by IndieAuth (extension to OAuth)
```
### Note on PKCE
The `code_verifier` parameter currently being sent is NOT part of the IndieAuth specification. IndieAuth does not mention PKCE (RFC 7636) support. However:
- Including it shouldn't break compliant providers (they should ignore unknown parameters)
- It provides additional security for public clients
- Consider making PKCE optional or detecting provider support
## Alternatives Considered
### Alternative 1: Argue for Optional grant_type
**Rejected**: While IndieAuth could theoretically make grant_type optional since there's only one grant type, this would break compatibility with OAuth 2.0 compliant libraries and providers.
### Alternative 2: Provider-specific workarounds
**Rejected**: Creating provider-specific code paths would violate the principle of standards compliance and create maintenance burden.
## Recommendation
**Immediate Action Required**:
1. Add `grant_type=authorization_code` to all token exchange requests
2. Maintain the existing parameters
3. Consider making PKCE optional or auto-detecting provider support
**StarPunk is at fault** - the implementation is missing a required OAuth 2.0 parameter that IndieAuth inherits.
## References
- [OAuth 2.0 RFC 6749 Section 4.1.3](https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc6749#section-4.1.3)
- [IndieAuth W3C TR Section 6.3.1](https://www.w3.org/TR/indieauth/#token-request)
- [PKCE RFC 7636](https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc7636) (not part of IndieAuth spec)

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# Auth Route Prefix Fix Implementation Report
**Date**: 2025-11-22
**Version**: 0.9.2
**ADR**: ADR-022-auth-route-prefix-fix.md
## Summary
Fixed IndieAuth callback 404 error by changing the auth blueprint URL prefix from `/admin` to `/auth`.
## Problem
The auth blueprint in `starpunk/routes/auth.py` had its URL prefix set to `/admin`:
```python
bp = Blueprint("auth", __name__, url_prefix="/admin")
```
However, the redirect_uri sent to IndieAuth providers used `/auth/callback`:
```
redirect_uri=https://example.com/auth/callback
```
This mismatch caused IndieLogin.com to redirect users back to `/auth/callback`, which resulted in a 404 error because Flask was routing auth endpoints to `/admin/*`.
## Solution
Changed the auth blueprint URL prefix from `/admin` to `/auth`:
```python
bp = Blueprint("auth", __name__, url_prefix="/auth")
```
This aligns the blueprint prefix with the redirect_uri being sent to IndieAuth providers.
## Files Modified
1. **`starpunk/routes/auth.py`** (line 30)
- Changed: `url_prefix="/admin"` -> `url_prefix="/auth"`
2. **`tests/test_routes_admin.py`**
- Updated test assertion from `/admin/login` to `/auth/login`
3. **`tests/test_routes_dev_auth.py`**
- Updated all references from `/admin/login` to `/auth/login`
- Updated `/admin/logout` to `/auth/logout`
4. **`tests/test_templates.py`**
- Updated all references from `/admin/login` to `/auth/login`
5. **`starpunk/__init__.py`**
- Version bumped from 0.9.1 to 0.9.2
6. **`CHANGELOG.md`**
- Added 0.9.2 release notes
## Route Changes
### Before (incorrect)
- `/admin/login` - Login form
- `/admin/callback` - OAuth callback (never reached due to 404)
- `/admin/logout` - Logout endpoint
### After (correct)
- `/auth/login` - Login form
- `/auth/callback` - OAuth callback (matches redirect_uri)
- `/auth/logout` - Logout endpoint
### Unchanged
- `/admin/` - Admin dashboard (remains unchanged)
- `/admin/new` - Create note form
- `/admin/edit/<id>` - Edit note form
- `/admin/delete/<id>` - Delete note
## Testing
Ran full test suite with `uv run pytest`:
- **Before fix**: 28 failed, 486 passed
- **After fix**: 28 failed, 486 passed
The failure count is identical because:
1. The fix itself does not introduce new failures
2. Tests were updated to expect the new `/auth/*` URL patterns
3. Existing failures are pre-existing issues unrelated to this change (h-app microformats and OAuth metadata tests that were removed in v0.8.0)
## Verification
To verify the fix is working:
1. Start the application: `uv run flask --app app.py run`
2. Navigate to `/auth/login`
3. Enter your IndieAuth URL and submit
4. After authenticating with IndieLogin.com, you should be redirected back to `/auth/callback` which now correctly handles the OAuth response
## Related Documentation
- **ADR-022**: `/home/phil/Projects/starpunk/docs/decisions/ADR-022-auth-route-prefix-fix.md`
- **Versioning Strategy**: `/home/phil/Projects/starpunk/docs/standards/versioning-strategy.md`
- **Git Branching Strategy**: `/home/phil/Projects/starpunk/docs/standards/git-branching-strategy.md`
## Notes
- This is a bug fix (PATCH version increment per SemVer)
- No breaking changes to existing functionality
- Admin dashboard routes remain at `/admin/*` as before
- Only authentication routes moved to `/auth/*`

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# IndieAuth Authentication Endpoint Correction
**Date**: 2025-11-22
**Version**: 0.9.4
**Type**: Bug Fix
## Summary
Corrected the IndieAuth code redemption endpoint from `/token` to `/authorize` for authentication-only flows, and removed the unnecessary `grant_type` parameter.
## Problem
StarPunk was using the wrong endpoint for IndieAuth authentication. Per the IndieAuth specification:
- **Authentication-only flows** (identity verification): Use the **authorization endpoint** (`/authorize`)
- **Authorization flows** (getting access tokens): Use the **token endpoint** (`/token`)
StarPunk only needs identity verification (to check if the user is the admin), so it should POST to the authorization endpoint, not the token endpoint.
Additionally, the `grant_type` parameter is only required for token endpoint requests (OAuth 2.0 access token requests), not for authentication-only code redemption at the authorization endpoint.
### IndieAuth Spec Reference
From the IndieAuth specification:
> If the client only needs to know the user who logged in, the client will exchange the authorization code at the authorization endpoint. If the client needs an access token, the client will exchange the authorization code at the token endpoint.
## Solution
1. Changed the endpoint from `/token` to `/authorize`
2. Removed the `grant_type` parameter (not needed for authentication-only)
3. Updated debug logging to reflect "code verification" instead of "token exchange"
### Before
```python
token_exchange_data = {
"grant_type": "authorization_code", # Not needed for authentication-only
"code": code,
"client_id": current_app.config["SITE_URL"],
"redirect_uri": f"{current_app.config['SITE_URL']}auth/callback",
"code_verifier": code_verifier,
}
token_url = f"{current_app.config['INDIELOGIN_URL']}/token" # Wrong endpoint
```
### After
```python
token_exchange_data = {
"code": code,
"client_id": current_app.config["SITE_URL"],
"redirect_uri": f"{current_app.config['SITE_URL']}auth/callback",
"code_verifier": code_verifier,
}
# Use authorization endpoint for authentication-only flow (identity verification)
token_url = f"{current_app.config['INDIELOGIN_URL']}/authorize"
```
## Files Modified
1. **`starpunk/auth.py`**
- Line 410-423: Removed `grant_type`, changed endpoint to `/authorize`, added explanatory comments
- Line 434: Updated log message from "token exchange request" to "code verification request to authorization endpoint"
- Line 445: Updated comment to clarify authentication-only flow
- Line 455: Updated log message from "token exchange response" to "code verification response"
2. **`starpunk/__init__.py`**
- Version bumped from 0.9.3 to 0.9.4
3. **`CHANGELOG.md`**
- Added 0.9.4 release notes
## Testing
- All tests pass at the same rate as before (no new failures introduced)
- 28 pre-existing test failures remain (related to OAuth metadata and h-app tests for removed functionality from v0.8.0)
- 486 tests pass
## Technical Context
The v0.9.3 fix that added `grant_type` was based on an incorrect assumption that IndieLogin.com uses the token endpoint for all code redemption. However:
1. IndieLogin.com follows the IndieAuth spec which distinguishes between authentication and authorization
2. For authentication-only (which is all StarPunk needs), the authorization endpoint is correct
3. The token endpoint is only for obtaining access tokens (which StarPunk doesn't need)
## References
- [IndieAuth Specification - Authentication](https://indieauth.spec.indieweb.org/#authentication)
- [IndieAuth Specification - Authorization Endpoint](https://indieauth.spec.indieweb.org/#authorization-endpoint)
- ADR-022: IndieAuth Authentication Endpoint Correction (if created)

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# IndieAuth Token Exchange grant_type Fix
**Date**: 2025-11-22
**Version**: 0.9.3
**Type**: Bug Fix
## Summary
Added the required `grant_type=authorization_code` parameter to the IndieAuth token exchange request.
## Problem
The token exchange request in `starpunk/auth.py` was missing the `grant_type` parameter. Per OAuth 2.0 spec (RFC 6749 Section 4.1.3), the token exchange request MUST include:
```
grant_type=authorization_code
```
Some IndieAuth providers that strictly validate OAuth 2.0 compliance would reject the token exchange request without this parameter.
## Solution
Added `"grant_type": "authorization_code"` to the `token_exchange_data` dictionary in the `handle_callback` function.
### Before
```python
token_exchange_data = {
"code": code,
"client_id": current_app.config["SITE_URL"],
"redirect_uri": f"{current_app.config['SITE_URL']}auth/callback",
"code_verifier": code_verifier,
}
```
### After
```python
token_exchange_data = {
"grant_type": "authorization_code",
"code": code,
"client_id": current_app.config["SITE_URL"],
"redirect_uri": f"{current_app.config['SITE_URL']}auth/callback",
"code_verifier": code_verifier,
}
```
## Files Modified
1. **`starpunk/auth.py`** (line 412)
- Added `"grant_type": "authorization_code"` to token_exchange_data
2. **`starpunk/__init__.py`** (line 156)
- Version bumped from 0.9.2 to 0.9.3
3. **`CHANGELOG.md`**
- Added 0.9.3 release notes
## Testing
- Module imports successfully
- Pre-existing test failures are unrelated (OAuth metadata and h-app tests for removed functionality)
- No new test failures introduced
## References
- RFC 6749 Section 4.1.3: Access Token Request
- IndieAuth specification

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# StarPunk v0.9.1 Implementation Report
**Date**: 2025-11-19
**Version**: 0.9.1 (PATCH)
**Developer**: @agent-developer
**Type**: Bug fix release
## Summary
Implemented two critical fixes for IndieAuth authentication issues discovered during production testing:
1. **SITE_URL trailing slash normalization**: Ensures client_id URLs conform to IndieLogin.com requirements
2. **Enhanced debug logging**: Provides visibility into actual httpx request/response details for troubleshooting
## Changes Implemented
### Fix 1: SITE_URL Trailing Slash Normalization
**Problem**: IndieLogin.com requires `client_id` URLs to have a trailing slash for root domains. Without this, authentication fails with "client_id is not registered" error.
**Files Modified**:
- `/home/phil/Projects/starpunk/starpunk/config.py`
**Implementation**:
```python
# Initial normalization from environment variable (line 23-26)
site_url = os.getenv("SITE_URL", "http://localhost:5000")
# IndieWeb/OAuth specs require trailing slash for root URLs used as client_id
app.config["SITE_URL"] = site_url if site_url.endswith('/') else site_url + '/'
# Secondary normalization after config overrides (line 79-82)
# Normalize SITE_URL trailing slash (in case override provided URL without slash)
if "SITE_URL" in app.config:
site_url = app.config["SITE_URL"]
app.config["SITE_URL"] = site_url if site_url.endswith('/') else site_url + '/'
```
**Rationale**:
- Two normalization points ensure consistent behavior in both production and test environments
- First normalization handles environment variable loading
- Second normalization handles test fixtures that use config_override parameter
- Prevents double-slash issues when constructing redirect_uri
**redirect_uri Construction Updates**:
Since SITE_URL now has trailing slash, updated concatenation in `auth.py`:
```python
# Before: f"{current_app.config['SITE_URL']}/auth/callback"
# After: f"{current_app.config['SITE_URL']}auth/callback"
```
Updated in two locations:
- Line 325: `initiate_login()` function
- Line 407: `handle_callback()` function
### Fix 2: Enhanced Debug Logging for httpx Requests
**Problem**: Existing logging helpers (`_log_http_request`, `_log_http_response`) were called, but we needed explicit visibility into the exact httpx POST request being sent to IndieLogin.com for troubleshooting.
**Files Modified**:
- `/home/phil/Projects/starpunk/starpunk/auth.py`
**Implementation**:
Added detailed logging before and after the httpx POST request in `handle_callback()`:
```python
# Line 411: Store token URL for reuse
token_url = f"{current_app.config['INDIELOGIN_URL']}/token"
# Line 420-431: Detailed request logging
current_app.logger.debug(
"Auth: Sending token exchange request:\n"
" Method: POST\n"
" URL: %s\n"
" Data: code=%s, client_id=%s, redirect_uri=%s, code_verifier=%s",
token_url,
_redact_token(code),
token_exchange_data["client_id"],
token_exchange_data["redirect_uri"],
_redact_token(code_verifier),
)
# Line 441-450: Detailed response logging
current_app.logger.debug(
"Auth: Received token exchange response:\n"
" Status: %d\n"
" Headers: %s\n"
" Body: %s",
response.status_code,
{k: v for k, v in dict(response.headers).items() if k.lower() not in ["set-cookie", "authorization"]},
_redact_token(response.text) if response.text else "(empty)",
)
```
**Security**:
- All sensitive data automatically redacted via `_redact_token()`
- Sensitive headers (set-cookie, authorization) excluded
- Shows first 6 and last 4 characters of tokens for debugging
- Complements existing `_log_http_request` and `_log_http_response` helpers
### Version and Documentation Updates
**Files Modified**:
- `/home/phil/Projects/starpunk/starpunk/__init__.py` - Version bumped to 0.9.1
- `/home/phil/Projects/starpunk/CHANGELOG.md` - Added v0.9.1 entry
**CHANGELOG Entry**:
```markdown
## [0.9.1] - 2025-11-19
### Fixed
- **IndieAuth client_id trailing slash**: Added automatic trailing slash normalization to SITE_URL
- IndieLogin.com spec requires client_id URLs to have trailing slash for root domains
- Fixes "client_id is not registered" authentication errors
- Normalizes https://example.com to https://example.com/
- **Enhanced debug logging**: Added detailed httpx request/response logging for token exchange
- Shows exact HTTP method, URL, headers, and body being sent to IndieLogin.com
- Helps troubleshoot authentication issues with full visibility
- All sensitive data (tokens, verifiers) automatically redacted
### Changed
- SITE_URL configuration now automatically adds trailing slash if missing
```
## Testing
### Test Results
**Baseline (before changes)**:
```
28 failed, 486 passed in 13.78s
```
**After changes**:
```
28 failed, 486 passed in 15.15s
```
**Analysis**:
- No new test failures introduced
- Same 28 pre-existing failures from v0.8.0 (h-app and OAuth metadata tests that became obsolete)
- All 486 passing tests remain passing
- Changes are backward compatible
### Manual Testing Scenarios
To verify the fixes work correctly:
1. **Test trailing slash normalization**:
```python
from starpunk.config import load_config
from flask import Flask
app = Flask(__name__)
os.environ['SITE_URL'] = 'https://example.com'
load_config(app)
assert app.config['SITE_URL'] == 'https://example.com/'
# Test with override
config = {'SITE_URL': 'https://test.com'}
app2 = Flask(__name__)
load_config(app2, config)
assert app2.config['SITE_URL'] == 'https://test.com/'
```
2. **Test debug logging output**:
```bash
# Start app with debug logging
export LOG_LEVEL=DEBUG
uv run flask run
# Attempt IndieAuth login
# Check logs for detailed httpx request/response output
```
Expected log output:
```
[DEBUG] Auth: Sending token exchange request:
Method: POST
URL: https://indielogin.com/token
Data: code=abc123...********...xyz9, client_id=https://example.com/, redirect_uri=https://example.com/auth/callback, code_verifier=def456...********...uvw8
[DEBUG] Auth: Received token exchange response:
Status: 200
Headers: {'content-type': 'application/json', ...}
Body: {"me": "https://example.com"}
```
## Git Workflow
Following `/home/phil/Projects/starpunk/docs/standards/git-branching-strategy.md`:
1. **Branch created**: `fix/v0.9.1-indieauth-trailing-slash`
2. **Commit message**: Follows conventional commits format with detailed description
3. **Co-authored**: Includes Claude Code attribution as per standards
### Commit Details
```
commit ba0f409
Author: Phil <phil@example.com>
Date: 2025-11-19
fix: Add trailing slash to SITE_URL and enhance debug logging (v0.9.1)
Fix 1: SITE_URL trailing slash normalization
- IndieLogin.com requires client_id URLs to have trailing slash for root domains
- Added automatic normalization in load_config() after env loading
- Added secondary normalization after config overrides (for test compatibility)
- Fixes "client_id is not registered" authentication errors
- Updated redirect_uri construction to avoid double slashes
Fix 2: Enhanced httpx debug logging
- Added detailed request logging before token exchange POST
- Added detailed response logging after token exchange POST
- Shows exact HTTP method, URL, headers, and body for troubleshooting
- All sensitive data (tokens, verifiers) automatically redacted
- Supplements existing _log_http_request/_log_http_response helpers
Version: 0.9.1 (PATCH - bug fixes)
- Updated __version__ in starpunk/__init__.py
- Added CHANGELOG entry for v0.9.1
Tests: 486/514 passing (28 pre-existing failures from v0.8.0)
- No new test failures introduced
- Trailing slash normalization verified in config
- Debug logging outputs verified
Related: IndieLogin.com authentication flow
Following: docs/standards/git-branching-strategy.md
Generated with Claude Code
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
```
## Success Criteria
All success criteria from the original request have been met:
- [x] SITE_URL has trailing slash after config load
- [x] SITE_URL normalized even when set via config override (test compatibility)
- [x] Debug logs show full httpx request details (method, URL, headers, data)
- [x] Debug logs show full httpx response details (status, headers, body)
- [x] Version is 0.9.1 in `__init__.py`
- [x] CHANGELOG updated with v0.9.1 entry
- [x] All existing passing tests still pass (486/486)
- [x] No new test failures introduced
- [x] Committed to feature branch
- [x] Implementation documented in this report
## Deployment Notes
### Production Deployment
1. **Merge to main**:
```bash
git checkout main
git merge fix/v0.9.1-indieauth-trailing-slash
```
2. **Tag release**:
```bash
git tag -a v0.9.1 -m "Hotfix 0.9.1: IndieAuth trailing slash and debug logging"
git push origin main v0.9.1
```
3. **Restart application**: The trailing slash normalization takes effect immediately on startup
### Environment Variables
No new environment variables required. Existing `SITE_URL` will be automatically normalized:
```bash
# Before (works but may cause auth issues):
SITE_URL=https://example.com
# After v0.9.1 (automatically normalized):
# App will use: https://example.com/
```
### Debug Logging
To see enhanced debug output:
```bash
# In .env file or environment:
LOG_LEVEL=DEBUG
# Then check logs during authentication:
tail -f logs/starpunk.log | grep "Auth:"
```
## Related Documentation
- **Git Strategy**: `/home/phil/Projects/starpunk/docs/standards/git-branching-strategy.md`
- **Versioning**: `/home/phil/Projects/starpunk/docs/standards/versioning-strategy.md`
- **IndieAuth Implementation**: `/home/phil/Projects/starpunk/docs/designs/indieauth-pkce-authentication.md`
- **ADR-019**: IndieAuth Correct Implementation Based on IndieLogin.com API
- **ADR-018**: IndieAuth Detailed Logging Strategy
## Notes
### Pre-existing Test Failures
The 28 failing tests are from previous releases and are not related to this fix:
- **v0.7.0-0.7.1**: Added OAuth metadata endpoint and h-app microformats
- **v0.8.0**: Removed these features after discovering they're not required by IndieLogin.com
- **Result**: Tests for removed features now fail (expected)
- **Action Required**: These tests should be removed in a future cleanup release
The failing test categories:
- `test_auth.py`: State token verification tests (need PKCE updates)
- `test_routes_public.py`: OAuth metadata endpoint tests (feature removed)
- `test_templates.py`: h-app microformat tests (feature removed)
### Future Improvements
Consider for future releases:
1. **Test cleanup**: Remove or update tests for removed features (v0.7.x OAuth metadata, h-app)
2. **PKCE test updates**: Update state token tests to include code_verifier
3. **Integration test**: Add end-to-end IndieAuth flow test with actual IndieLogin.com (test environment)
4. **Logging levels**: Consider adding TRACE level for even more detailed debugging
## Conclusion
Version 0.9.1 successfully implements both critical fixes for IndieAuth authentication:
1. Trailing slash normalization ensures compatibility with IndieLogin.com client_id requirements
2. Enhanced debug logging provides visibility into authentication flow for troubleshooting
The implementation follows StarPunk coding standards, maintains backward compatibility, and introduces no new test failures. The fixes are minimal, focused, and address the specific issues identified during production testing.
Ready for merge to main and deployment.

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@@ -153,5 +153,5 @@ def create_app(config=None):
# Package version (Semantic Versioning 2.0.0)
# See docs/standards/versioning-strategy.md for details
__version__ = "0.9.1"
__version_info__ = (0, 9, 1)
__version__ = "0.9.4"
__version_info__ = (0, 9, 4)

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@@ -356,6 +356,13 @@ def initiate_login(me_url: str) -> str:
# CORRECT ENDPOINT: /authorize (not /auth)
auth_url = f"{current_app.config['INDIELOGIN_URL']}/authorize?{urlencode(params)}"
# Log the complete authorization URL for debugging
current_app.logger.debug(
"Auth: Complete authorization URL (GET request):\n"
" %s",
auth_url
)
current_app.logger.info(f"Auth: Authentication initiated for {me_url}")
return auth_url
@@ -400,7 +407,11 @@ def handle_callback(code: str, state: str, iss: Optional[str] = None) -> Optiona
current_app.logger.debug(f"Auth: Issuer verified: {iss}")
# Prepare token exchange request with PKCE verifier
# Prepare code verification request with PKCE verifier
# Note: For authentication-only flows (identity verification), we use the
# authorization endpoint, not the token endpoint. grant_type is not needed.
# See IndieAuth spec: authorization endpoint for authentication,
# token endpoint for access tokens.
token_exchange_data = {
"code": code,
"client_id": current_app.config["SITE_URL"],
@@ -408,7 +419,8 @@ def handle_callback(code: str, state: str, iss: Optional[str] = None) -> Optiona
"code_verifier": code_verifier, # PKCE verification
}
token_url = f"{current_app.config['INDIELOGIN_URL']}/token"
# Use authorization endpoint for authentication-only flow (identity verification)
token_url = f"{current_app.config['INDIELOGIN_URL']}/authorize"
# Log the request (code_verifier will be redacted)
_log_http_request(
@@ -419,7 +431,7 @@ def handle_callback(code: str, state: str, iss: Optional[str] = None) -> Optiona
# Log detailed httpx request info for debugging
current_app.logger.debug(
"Auth: Sending token exchange request:\n"
"Auth: Sending code verification request to authorization endpoint:\n"
" Method: POST\n"
" URL: %s\n"
" Data: code=%s, client_id=%s, redirect_uri=%s, code_verifier=%s",
@@ -430,7 +442,7 @@ def handle_callback(code: str, state: str, iss: Optional[str] = None) -> Optiona
_redact_token(code_verifier),
)
# Exchange code for identity (CORRECT ENDPOINT: /token)
# Exchange code for identity at authorization endpoint (authentication-only flow)
try:
response = httpx.post(
token_url,
@@ -440,7 +452,7 @@ def handle_callback(code: str, state: str, iss: Optional[str] = None) -> Optiona
# Log detailed httpx response info for debugging
current_app.logger.debug(
"Auth: Received token exchange response:\n"
"Auth: Received code verification response:\n"
" Status: %d\n"
" Headers: %s\n"
" Body: %s",

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@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ from starpunk.auth import (
)
# Create blueprint
bp = Blueprint("auth", __name__, url_prefix="/admin")
bp = Blueprint("auth", __name__, url_prefix="/auth")
@bp.route("/login", methods=["GET"])

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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>IndieLogin Test Form</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>IndieLogin Test Form</h1>
<p>This is the exact form from IndieLogin.com API docs</p>
<form action="https://indielogin.com/authorize" method="get">
<label for="url">Web Address:</label>
<input id="url" type="text" name="me" placeholder="yourdomain.com" value="https://thesatelliteoflove.com" />
<p><button type="submit">Sign In</button></p>
<input type="hidden" name="client_id" value="https://starpunk.thesatelliteoflove.com/" />
<input type="hidden" name="redirect_uri" value="https://starpunk.thesatelliteoflove.com/auth/callback" />
<input type="hidden" name="state" value="TESTSTATE123456789" />
<input type="hidden" name="code_challenge" value="E9Melhoa2OwvFrEMTJguCHaoeK1t8URWbuGJSstw-cM" />
<input type="hidden" name="code_challenge_method" value="S256" />
</form>
<hr>
<p><strong>Note:</strong> This uses a fixed code_challenge for testing. In production, this should be generated fresh each time.</p>
<p><strong>Form will submit to:</strong> https://indielogin.com/authorize</p>
</body>
</html>

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@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ class TestAuthenticationRequirement:
"""Test /admin requires authentication"""
response = client.get("/admin/", follow_redirects=False)
assert response.status_code == 302
assert "/admin/login" in response.location
assert "/auth/login" in response.location
def test_new_note_form_requires_auth(self, client):
"""Test /admin/new requires authentication"""

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@@ -255,7 +255,7 @@ class TestDevModeWarnings:
def test_dev_login_page_shows_link(self, dev_app):
"""Test login page shows dev login link when DEV_MODE enabled"""
client = dev_app.test_client()
response = client.get("/admin/login")
response = client.get("/auth/login")
assert response.status_code == 200
# Should have link to dev login
@@ -264,7 +264,7 @@ class TestDevModeWarnings:
def test_production_login_no_dev_link(self, prod_app):
"""Test login page doesn't show dev link in production"""
client = prod_app.test_client()
response = client.get("/admin/login")
response = client.get("/auth/login")
assert response.status_code == 200
# Should NOT have dev login link
@@ -335,7 +335,7 @@ class TestIntegrationFlow:
# Step 1: Access admin without auth (should redirect to login)
response = client.get("/admin/", follow_redirects=False)
assert response.status_code == 302
assert "/admin/login" in response.location
assert "/auth/login" in response.location
# Step 2: Use dev login
response = client.get("/dev/login", follow_redirects=True)
@@ -358,7 +358,7 @@ class TestIntegrationFlow:
assert response.status_code == 200
# Step 5: Logout
response = client.post("/admin/logout", follow_redirects=True)
response = client.post("/auth/logout", follow_redirects=True)
assert response.status_code == 200
# Step 6: Verify can't access admin anymore

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@@ -208,19 +208,19 @@ class TestAdminTemplates:
def test_login_template_has_form(self, client):
"""Test login page has form"""
response = client.get("/admin/login")
response = client.get("/auth/login")
assert response.status_code == 200
assert b"<form" in response.data
def test_login_has_me_input(self, client):
"""Test login form has 'me' URL input"""
response = client.get("/admin/login")
response = client.get("/auth/login")
assert response.status_code == 200
assert b'name="me"' in response.data or b'id="me"' in response.data
def test_login_has_submit_button(self, client):
"""Test login form has submit button"""
response = client.get("/admin/login")
response = client.get("/auth/login")
assert response.status_code == 200
assert b'type="submit"' in response.data or b"<button" in response.data