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Handle access token expiration and refresh #81

@sgrimee

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@sgrimee

Summary

Implement automatic handling of access token expiration by using the OAuth refresh token to obtain new access tokens without requiring user re-authentication.

Requirements

  • Detect when access tokens have expired
  • Automatically attempt refresh using stored refresh token
  • Handle refresh token expiration gracefully
  • Maintain application functionality during token refresh
  • Fallback to full re-authentication if refresh fails

Investigation Needed

  • Research current token storage and management in webex-rust crate
  • Understand Webex API token expiration behavior and error responses
  • Determine best approach for detecting token expiration (proactive vs reactive)
  • Plan integration with existing authentication flow

Implementation Considerations

  • May require modifications to webex-rust crate (../vendor/webex-rust)
  • Need to handle token refresh without disrupting ongoing operations
  • Consider thread safety for token updates across multiple API calls
  • Plan for graceful degradation when refresh tokens are invalid/expired

Acceptance Criteria

  • Access token expiration is automatically detected
  • Refresh tokens are used to obtain new access tokens
  • Application continues functioning seamlessly during token refresh
  • Users are prompted for re-authentication only when refresh fails
  • Token refresh works across all API operations

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