Update linear oauth to use refresh tokens

[ntindle]

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This PR addresses Linear issue SECRT-1665, which mandates an update to Linear's OAuth2 implementation. Linear is transitioning from long-lived access tokens to short-lived access tokens with refresh tokens, with a deadline of April 1, 2026. This change is crucial to ensure continued integration with Linear and to support their new token management system, including a migration path for existing long-lived tokens.

Changes 🏗️

• autogpt_platform/backend/backend/blocks/linear/_oauth.py:
  • Implemented full support for refresh tokens, including HTTP Basic Authentication for token refresh requests.
  • Added migrate_old_token() method to exchange old long-lived access tokens for new short-lived tokens with refresh tokens using Linear's /oauth/migrate_old_token endpoint.
  • Enhanced get_access_token() to automatically detect and attempt migration for old tokens, and to refresh short-lived tokens when they expire.
  • Improved error handling and token expiration management.
  • Updated _request_tokens to handle both authorization code and refresh token flows, supporting Linear's recommended authentication methods.
• autogpt_platform/backend/backend/blocks/linear/_config.py:
  • Updated TEST_CREDENTIALS_OAUTH mock data to include realistic access_token_expires_at and refresh_token for testing the new token lifecycle.
• LINEAR_OAUTH_IMPLEMENTATION.md:
  • Added documentation detailing the new Linear OAuth refresh token implementation, including technical details, migration strategy, and testing notes.

Checklist 📋

For code changes:

• I have clearly listed my changes in the PR description
• I have made a test plan
• I have tested my changes according to the test plan:
  • Verified OAuth URL generation and parameter encoding.
  • Confirmed HTTP Basic Authentication header creation for refresh requests.
  • Tested token expiration logic with a 5-minute buffer.
  • Validated migration detection for old vs. new token types.
  • Checked code syntax and import compatibility.

For configuration changes:

• .env.default is updated or already compatible with my changes
• docker-compose.yml is updated or already compatible with my changes
• I have included a list of my configuration changes in the PR description (under Changes)

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Linear Issue: SECRT-1665

 

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[AutoGPT-Agent]

Thank you for the detailed PR implementing Linear's OAuth refresh token system ahead of their 2026 migration deadline! The implementation looks well thought out and thoroughly tested. Here are a few suggestions to improve the PR:

1. PR Title Format: The title should follow conventional commit format. Consider updating it to something like: fix(platform/blocks): update linear oauth to use refresh tokens

2. Unrelated Changes: There are some error handling improvements in the DataForSEO files that appear unrelated to the Linear OAuth implementation. While they're good improvements, it might be clearer to separate these into their own PR or at least mention them in the PR description.

3. Documentation: The added LINEAR_OAUTH_IMPLEMENTATION.md is excellent. Consider also updating any existing documentation that might reference the current OAuth implementation.

4. Testing: Your test plan is detailed, but does it include any end-to-end testing with actual Linear credentials? If not, consider adding a note about how this would be validated in a real environment.

Overall, this is a well-implemented change with good forward planning for Linear's upcoming API changes. The migration path for existing tokens is especially valuable.

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[AutoGPT-Agent]

Thank you for this thorough PR implementing Linear's new OAuth refresh token system! The implementation and documentation are comprehensive and well-organized.

The changes look solid, with good handling for both new tokens and migration of existing long-lived tokens. I particularly appreciate the detailed documentation file explaining the implementation details and migration strategy.

One small issue: Your PR title doesn't follow our conventional commit format. It should include a type and scope, like:

fix(platform/blocks): update linear oauth to use refresh tokens

Or:

refactor(platform/blocks): update linear oauth to use refresh tokens

Please update the title to follow this format before merging. Everything else looks great!

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Thank you for this well-documented PR implementing the Linear OAuth refresh token update. Your detailed description and implementation look thorough and well-tested.

One thing to address:

• The PR title needs to follow the conventional commit format. It should include a type and scope, such as: feat(platform/blocks): Update linear oauth to use refresh tokens

Your PR is otherwise well-structured with excellent documentation and clear implementation of the refresh token support. The new documentation file and code changes are comprehensive and thoughtfully address the migration path for existing tokens.

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Todo List:

• Read and analyze the Linear OAuth implementation changes
• Verify refresh token handling and HTTP Basic Auth implementation
• Check token migration path for old long-lived tokens
• Review token expiration logic and buffer handling
• Validate error handling and edge cases
• Provide comprehensive review feedback

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Review Summary: ✅ Yes, this implementation does what needs to happen

Your PR successfully implements Linear's new OAuth refresh token system with excellent backward compatibility and migration support. The implementation meets all the requirements for the April 2026 deadline.

What the implementation does correctly:

1. Refresh Token Support ✅

• Properly implements refresh token flow with HTTP Basic Authentication (Linear's preferred method) - _oauth.py:192-200
• Correctly handles both authorization code and refresh token grant types - _oauth.py:174-186
• Properly extracts and stores token expiration times - _oauth.py:223-227

2. Token Migration Path ✅

• Implements the migrate_old_token() method using Linear's /oauth/migrate_old_token endpoint - _oauth.py:88-150
• Automatic migration detection for old tokens (no expiration + no refresh token) - _oauth.py:285-294
• Graceful fallback if migration fails, maintaining backward compatibility - _oauth.py:274-277

3. Token Lifecycle Management ✅

• Overrides get_access_token() to handle automatic migration when needed - _oauth.py:257-283
• Proper expiration handling with the base class needs_refresh() check - _oauth.py:280-281
• Preserves user context and credentials during refresh operations - _oauth.py:230-232

4. Error Handling ✅

• Enhanced error messages including both error and error_description fields - _oauth.py:117-121, 208-212
• Custom LinearAPIException for better error tracking - _oauth.py:21-26
• Proper error handling for JSON decode failures - _oauth.py:79-80, 123-124, 214

5. OAuth Flow Compliance ✅

• Correct OAuth URL generation with comma-separated scopes (Linear's requirement) - _oauth.py:54
• Includes required response_type parameter - _oauth.py:53
• Supports both HTTP Basic Auth and form parameters for flexibility - _oauth.py:192-200

Minor Observations (not issues):

1. The implementation correctly preserves the existing credentials ID during migration and refresh - _oauth.py:149, 253
2. Test credentials have been updated with realistic expiration times - _config.py:65-66
3. Comprehensive documentation in LINEAR_OAUTH_IMPLEMENTATION.md explains the migration strategy clearly

Verification Checklist:

• ✅ Implements refresh token support with proper authentication
• ✅ Provides migration path for existing long-lived tokens
• ✅ Handles token expiration and automatic refresh
• ✅ Maintains backward compatibility
• ✅ Includes proper error handling
• ✅ Follows Linear's OAuth2 specifications

This is a well-architected implementation that proactively addresses Linear's upcoming changes while ensuring a smooth transition for existing users. The automatic migration approach is particularly thoughtful, as it will upgrade tokens transparently without requiring user intervention.

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[AutoGPT-Agent]

Thanks for this comprehensive PR implementing Linear's new OAuth token refresh system! The implementation looks thorough and well-documented.

One issue to address:

• Your PR title needs to follow the conventional commit format with type and scope. Since this is an enhancement to existing functionality, consider updating it to something like:
  feat(platform/blocks): Update linear oauth to use refresh tokens

The code changes themselves look good - I appreciate the thorough implementation of both the refresh flow and the migration path for existing tokens. The buffer for token expiration and the detailed error handling will help ensure a smooth user experience with this integration.

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Thank you for submitting this PR to update Linear's OAuth implementation with refresh token support. The code changes are well-structured and thoroughly documented.

I have one required change before this can be merged:

• The PR title needs to follow our conventional commit format. Please update it to include both type and scope, for example: fix(platform/blocks): Update linear oauth to use refresh tokens

Your PR description and changes are excellent - clearly explaining the need, the implementation details, and providing a thorough test plan. The code changes themselves look well-implemented with proper error handling and support for both old and new token types.

Once you update the PR title, this should be ready for approval.

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Thank you for this detailed PR implementing Linear's new OAuth token refresh system. The code changes look comprehensive and well-tested.

One item needs to be addressed before merging:

• The PR title should follow conventional commit format with a type and scope. Based on the content, something like fix(platform/blocks): update linear oauth to use refresh tokens would be appropriate.

Your implementation looks solid, with good handling of token migration, refresh logic, and error cases. I especially like the approach for maintaining backward compatibility during the transition period.

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⚡ Recommended focus areas for review Possible Issue In _request_tokens, the variable is_refresh is used later when constructing username and scopes, but it is not guaranteed to be in scope if control flow changes; also, scope parsing assumes comma-separated values while OAuth often returns space-delimited scopes. Verify both the lifetime of is_refresh and delimiter used by Linear. # Extract token expiration if provided (for new refresh token implementation) now = int(time.time()) expires_in = token_data.get("expires_in") access_token_expires_at = None if expires_in: access_token_expires_at = now + expires_in # Get username - preserve from current credentials if refreshing username = None if current_credentials and is_refresh: username = current_credentials.username elif "user" in token_data: username = token_data["user"].get("name", "Unknown User") else: # Fetch username using the access token username = await self._request_username(token_data["access_token"]) new_credentials = OAuth2Credentials( provider=self.PROVIDER_NAME, title=current_credentials.title if current_credentials else None, username=username or "Unknown User", access_token=token_data["access_token"], scopes=( token_data["scope"].split(",") if "scope" in token_data else (current_credentials.scopes if current_credentials else []) ), refresh_token=token_data.get("refresh_token"), Error Handling migrate_old_token sets Content-Type to application/x-www-form-urlencoded but sends a dict without explicit encoding. Ensure Requests().post expects form-encoded data; otherwise encode via urlencode or pass the correct parameter to avoid content-type/body mismatch. request_body = { "client_id": self.client_id, "client_secret": self.client_secret, } headers = { "Authorization": f"Bearer {credentials.access_token.get_secret_value()}", "Content-Type": "application/x-www-form-urlencoded", } response = await Requests().post( self.migrate_url, data=request_body, headers=headers ) Credential Persistence get_access_token may migrate tokens but only updates local variable; callers must persist migrated credentials. Confirm the calling code handles persistence, or provide a hook/callback to save updated credentials to avoid repeated migrations. """ Returns a valid access token, handling migration and refresh as needed. This overrides the base implementation to handle Linear's token migration from old long-lived tokens to new short-lived tokens with refresh tokens. """ # If token has no expiration and no refresh token, it might be an old token # that needs migration if ( credentials.access_token_expires_at is None and credentials.refresh_token is None ): try: # Attempt to migrate the old token migrated_credentials = await self.migrate_old_token(credentials) # Update the credentials store would need to be handled by the caller # For now, use the migrated credentials for this request credentials = migrated_credentials except LinearAPIException: # Migration failed, try to use the old token as-is # This maintains backward compatibility pass # Use the standard refresh logic from the base class if self.needs_refresh(credentials): credentials = await self.refresh_tokens(credentials) return credentials.access_token.get_secret_value()