42 OAuth Express App

Minimal express setup to play with 42 api

Features

• OAuth Authentication: Securely authenticate users with 42's OAuth service.
• Token Information Display: Show the current access token's scope and expiration.
• Data Fetching: Retrieve and display data from the 42 API, such as user projects and personal information.
• CSV Generation: Create and download a CSV file with user project details.

Installation and Setup

Prerequisites

• Node.js installed on your system.
• A registered application on 42's API platform to obtain your Client ID and Client Secret.

Steps

1. Clone the Repository

   Start by cloning this repository to your local machine.

   git clone https://github.com/Tonio2/api42

2. Install Dependencies

   Navigate into the project directory and install the required dependencies.

   cd api42
   npm install

3. Configure Environment

   Create a .env file in the root of your project or export the necessary environment variables for your application's Client ID and Client Secret.

   Example .env file:

   CLIENT_ID=u-s4t2ud-b24072f6afb777bb78c3e97cdfd19f565829d7b4404796e38580846cdcef75b
   CLIENT_SECRET=s-s4t2ud-1cc1bf552dd7edd86d7665687b0ddc3f6253034eba311eac767fd2954cd0444
   

   Note: Replace the values with your actual Client ID and Client Secret.

4. Run the Application

   You can start the application by running:

   node app.js

   This will start the server on http://localhost:3000. Navigate to this URL in your web browser to start using the app.

Usage

• Visit http://localhost:3000 to access the application.
• You will be prompted to log in via 42 OAuth if you haven't authenticated yet.
• After authentication, you can access the various endpoints defined in the application to fetch data from the 42 API or generate a CSV file.

Contributing

Feel free to fork the repository and submit pull requests with any enhancements or fixes.

License

This project is open-sourced under the MIT License.