Register a new OAuth application via API?

[combsbj]

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Is it possible to manage my user account settings via API? I would like to script the creation of a new Oauth app.

Currently I use this web UI: Register a new OAuth application.

Can this be done in a automated way via gh cli, rest, or graphql api?

[jge162]

Yes, yes and yes. It can be done.

Pseudo code for GraphQL -> not tested just wrote it on the fly. Edit as needed to work for your use case. Or use as a base to start testing.

mutation {
  createAuthorization(input: {clientName: "Your OAuth app name", scopes: []}) {
    clientMutationId
    authorization {
      id
      client {
        name
      }
    }
  }
}

[combsbj]

Thanks! DO you know why I can't see createAuthorization in the docs explorer?

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