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Ever wonder what happens when you sign in to Netflix on your TV? You get shown a code, approve it on your phone, and never have to type in a password. Coding agents don't get that luxury, though. Learn about how we solved that problem in Dosu's CLI, and where we found our inspiration!

go.dosu.devHow to design a CLI login flow for coding agentsDesign a CLI login for coding agents with a ticket flow that pauses, resumes in a new process, and returns the next command in JSON. Learn how Dosu built it.

Ali Mabsoute

@alimabsoute.bsky.social

4 Sept

this is the right call because giving coding agents the netflix-style device code path is how cli auth stops being a password ritual.

Taylor Dolezal

@onlydole.dev

If agents can improve a bit more, especially by making your login experience smoother, then we’re all in!

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