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2025 (7)

December (1)

github: npm classic tokens revoked, session-based auth and CLI token management now available

GitHub

2025-12-09

On 2025-12-09 GitHub completed the deprecation of npm classic tokens by revoking them and moving to session-based authentication. At the same time GitHub released CLI token management features so developers can manage authentication tokens from the command line. This change is part of a security hardening effort and requires affected users and automation to re-authenticate and adopt the new session-based flows or updated tokens.

November (3)

github: Enhanced MCP OAuth support for GitHub Copilot in JetBrains, Eclipse, and Xcode

GitHub

2025-11-18

GitHub Copilot plugins for JetBrains, Eclipse, and Xcode now include enhanced authentication capabilities that expand support for third‑party OAuth providers using a secure, flexible approach based on Dynamic Client Registration (DCR).

azure: [In preview] Public Preview: JWT Validation in Azure Application Gateway

Azure Updates

2025-11-18

Azure has announced a public preview of JSON Web Token (JWT) validation in Azure Application Gateway, allowing authentication and token validation to occur at the gateway before requests reach backend applications or APIs.

azure: [In preview] Public Preview: Enterprise MCP enhancements in Foundry Agent Service

Azure Updates

2025-11-18

Microsoft Foundry (Foundry Agent Service) now supports enhanced Enterprise MCP integration in public preview, enabling secure, authenticated connections that let credentials be passed to MCP servers securely to improve flexibility, security, and compliance.

October (2)

azure: [Launched] Generally Available: Microsoft Entra ID token refresh code samples in Python and .NET

Azure Updates

2025-10-13

Microsoft made generally available Python and .NET code samples demonstrating Entra ID token refresh for Azure Database for PostgreSQL to help securely manage authentication tokens when connecting with Entra ID.

github: GitHub now supports social login with Apple

GitHub

2025-10-07

GitHub has added social login with Apple (Sign in with Apple), making it easier for iOS developers to sign up and sign in. This builds on GitHub's earlier social login support for Google.

September (1)

github: Strengthening npm security: Important changes to authentication and token management

GitHub

2025-09-29

GitHub announced the first phase of security improvements for npm that change how authentication and token management work. The update is part of a staged rollout intended to harden the npm ecosystem and was posted on the GitHub Blog.