Fix GitHub sign in with a browser
As of September 8 2021 github removed API authentication through query parameters - https://developer.github.com/changes/2020-02-10-deprecating-auth-through-query-param/
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As of September 8 2021 github removed API authentication through query parameters - https://developer.github.com/changes/2020-02-10-deprecating-auth-through-query-param/ . Changing to auth via "Authorization: token ..." header.
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I just had to dig through several issue threads and find the instructions on how to apply this fix myself.
It's been over half a year and this basic functionality is still busted. Please fix this already.
Can we get this merged and a patch release cut?
I can confirm that this bug is still present, and this fix works. Please merge.
I can also confirm that this bug is still present and that applying this fixes it