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Most Synapse users will use utilize one of the many Synapse web UIs at some point. However, there is a class of Synapse users that depend on one of the programmatic clients for their Synapse interactions. This is especially true for Synapse users that write/depend on scripts for automation. However, the GA4GH visa specification is an extension of the OIDC Connect specification with a typical “log in” flow that involves redirecting a browser between various web pages. Since the programmatic clients do not have web pages, an alternate means of authentication is needed.
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