Created a login helper for the OAuth flow

[JosephBlock]

Recently had to re-authenticate so I figured I would take a stab at simplifying and making the retrieval of the auth code easier for everyone.

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The app registers fordapp:// into the os to support easy copying of the auth code
https://github.com/JosephBlock/fordapp-handler, Download precompiled

Tested on Windows, would like if someone could test Linux and Mac

If this is useful, I can add the steps into the wiki.

[marq24]

Very interesting approach... Does Register the URL Handler in the OS (in case of Windows) require local Admin rights? [sure I would be able to test this myself]...

Offering link to your tool as alternative approach in the setup process (instead of using the browser tools) can be for sure quite convenient for none-technical people.

The only reason why I am not instantly say Yes, let's do that is, cause I am not sure yet, if people will have (should have) the thrust to install an executable from a random guy and launch it, that then modify the registry.

Please don't get me wrong here - your source code is available and I am able to see (& judge) the impact of your app [and all is totally fine!] ... It's just the general thing. IMHO people should not "just install and run any application just because another dude told them on the internet"...

[JosephBlock]

It does not require admin and can be built very easily as long as python is available if the precomposed is not to be trusted (github agent builds it). The app is a python UI wrapper around the OS protocol launcher.

It does not need to be under my repo and I could merge it into here as the helper tool.

[marq24]

for sure your work - your repository (that was for sure not my intention) - the "random dude" statement was/is a more general thing.

As suggestion, I would like to frame it (in the general instructions here in this ha-fordpass repo and also include this in the instructions in the Integration itself):

If this is too complicated for you (dealing with the developer tools), than there is a great little tool created by @JosephBlock that will support you in this process - you will find all the required information and instructions at Joseph's repository https://github.com/JosephBlock/fordapp-handler

... something like that - I really like to keep this separated - since when ever you decide to stop the project you have the full control - and also I don't _have to continue to provide support/maintenance (which I actually can't)

[NetDude12]

Just want to put my two cents in. Put this in a Windows VM to test and it worked, I had to do it for each of my vehicles but worked out great.

[mharris1984]

If we could implement this into the sign in screen when we have to renew the token, this would be amazing!!! I currently use a python script I created and I supply the URL that it wants me to auth with, and then copys the ?code=*request URL into my clipboard so I just push CTRL+V to paste it into the logon screen.

[marq24]

If we could implement this into the sign in scree

there is a very basic reason, why this can't be archived... the HA-Integration code is running on your HA-Server, while this great tool must run on your local computer you are using to access your HA-Server...

[marq24]

@JosephBlock - I am sorry - I have no clue, when this slipped out of my attention... your tool can be great help for people struggle with the code capture... I am adjusting the documentation right now and include this also in the HA setup dialog:

So you might like to add/provide a step by step user guide in your repository - of course just if you like.