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Re:Colibri – chat platform built on the AT Protocol for comm... by louisescher on Thursday March 26, 2026 @02:10PM (#47533815)
Hi! We're doing that to allow you to update your profile from within the app. Not doing anything else besides that. If you have concerns, take a look at the source code: https://github.com/colibri-social/colibri.social
Re:Colibri – chat platform built on the AT Protocol for comm... by czbond on Thursday March 26, 2026 @02:59PM (#47534298)
Very interesting project.

From a product uptake perspective, I could suggest that since a user is still building trust when they begin use - to only require as few permissions as needed. I'd punt that profile update requirement out personally for another method later.

An example might be when a user has used your app for N sessions, or after N months.

Re:Colibri – chat platform built on the AT Protocol for comm... by iamnothere on Thursday March 26, 2026 @03:04PM (#47534345)
They should prompt the user for permission when they use a feature that requires it, explain why, and allow them to cancel if desired. Have seen this pattern used many times elsewhere.
Re:Colibri – chat platform built on the AT Protocol for comm... by louisescher on Thursday March 26, 2026 @04:48PM (#47535518)
Good idea, will implement that! Maybe a button or something to refresh your permissions when/if you want to edit your profile via Colibri makes sense.
Re:Colibri – chat platform built on the AT Protocol for comm... by verdverm on Thursday March 26, 2026 @08:42PM (#47537739)
If that's all you are doing, then narrow the permission set for oauth. No need to have access to posts if you aren't touching them.