Cloud Authentication

Cloud Authentication

Handle Flow Nexus user authentication, registration, session management, and account operations.

Quick Start

// Register a new user
await mcp__flow-nexus__user_register({
  email: "[email protected]",
  password: "secure_password",
  full_name: "User Name"
});

// Login
const session = await mcp__flow-nexus__user_login({
  email: "[email protected]",
  password: "secure_password"
});

// Check auth status
const status = await mcp__flow-nexus__auth_status({ detailed: true });

// Logout
await mcp__flow-nexus__user_logout();

When to Use

• Registering new users on Flow Nexus platform
• Logging in existing users and managing sessions
• Resetting forgotten passwords
• Verifying email addresses
• Updating user profiles and account settings
• Upgrading user subscription tiers
• Troubleshooting authentication issues

Prerequisites

• MCP server flow-nexus configured
• Valid email address for registration
• Secure password meeting requirements

Core Concepts

Authentication Flow

Register → Verify Email → Login → Session Active → Logout
                ↑                       ↓
          Reset Password ←────── Forgot Password

User Tiers

Session Management

• Sessions are token-based
• Auto-expiration after inactivity
• Secure logout clears session data

MCP Tools Reference

Authentication Status

// Check current auth status
mcp__flow-nexus__auth_status({
  detailed: true             // Include detailed auth info
})
// Returns: { authenticated, user_id, tier, session_expires }

// Initialize authentication mode
mcp__flow-nexus__auth_init({
  mode: "user"               // user or service
})

User Registration

mcp__flow-nexus__user_register({
  email: "[email protected]",
  password: "secure_password",  // Minimum 8 characters
  username: "username",         // Optional
  full_name: "Full Name"        // Optional
})
// Returns: { user_id, email, verification_sent }

User Login/​Logout

// Login
mcp__flow-nexus__user_login({
  email: "[email protected]",
  password: "password"
})
// Returns: { user_id, token, expires_at, tier }

// Logout
mcp__flow-nexus__user_logout()
// Returns: { success: true }

Profile Management

// Get profile
mcp__flow-nexus__user_profile({
  user_id: "user_id"
})
// Returns: { id, email, full_name, tier, created_at }

// Update profile
mcp__flow-nexus__user_update_profile({
  user_id: "user_id",
  updates: {
    full_name: "New Name",
    bio: "Developer",
    github_username: "username"
  }
})

// Get user statistics
mcp__flow-nexus__user_stats({
  user_id: "user_id"
})
// Returns: { apps_published, credits_earned, challenges_completed }

Password Management

// Request password reset
mcp__flow-nexus__user_reset_password({
  email: "[email protected]"
})
// Returns: { email_sent: true }

// Update password with reset token
mcp__flow-nexus__user_update_password({
  token: "reset_token",
  new_password: "new_secure_password"
})

Email Verification

mcp__flow-nexus__user_verify_email({
  token: "verification_token"
})
// Returns: { verified: true }

Tier Upgrade

mcp__flow-nexus__user_upgrade({
  user_id: "user_id",
  tier: "pro"                // pro or enterprise
})
// Returns: { new_tier, effective_date }

Usage Examples

Example 1: Complete Registration Flow

// Step 1: Register user
const registration = await mcp__flow-nexus__user_register({
  email: "[email protected]",
  password: "SecurePass123!",
  full_name: "New User"
});

console.log("Registration successful. Check email for verification link.");

// Step 2: User clicks verification link (token from email)
const verified = await mcp__flow-nexus__user_verify_email({
  token: "verification_token_from_email"
});

if (verified.verified) {
  console.log("Email verified! You can now login.");
}

// Step 3: Login
const session = await mcp__flow-nexus__user_login({
  email: "[email protected]",
  password: "SecurePass123!"
});

console.log(`Welcome! Your tier: ${session.tier}`);
console.log(`Session expires: ${session.expires_at}`);

Example 2: Password Reset Flow

// User forgot password
await mcp__flow-nexus__user_reset_password({
  email: "[email protected]"
});

console.log("Password reset email sent.");

// User receives email with reset token
// User clicks link and provides new password
await mcp__flow-nexus__user_update_password({
  token: "reset_token_from_email",
  new_password: "NewSecurePass456!"
});

console.log("Password updated. Please login with new password.");

// Login with new password
const session = await mcp__flow-nexus__user_login({
  email: "[email protected]",
  password: "NewSecurePass456!"
});

Example 3: Profile Management

// Check current auth status
const status = await mcp__flow-nexus__auth_status({
  detailed: true
});

if (!status.authenticated) {
  console.log("Please login first.");
  return;
}

// Get current profile
const profile = await mcp__flow-nexus__user_profile({
  user_id: status.user_id
});

console.log(`Current name: ${profile.full_name}`);
console.log(`Tier: ${profile.tier}`);

// Update profile
await mcp__flow-nexus__user_update_profile({
  user_id: status.user_id,
  updates: {
    full_name: "Updated Name",
    bio: "Full-stack developer specializing in AI",
    github_username: "myusername",
    website: "https://mywebsite.com"
  }
});

// Get user statistics
const stats = await mcp__flow-nexus__user_stats({
  user_id: status.user_id
});

console.log(`
User Statistics:
- Apps Published: ${stats.apps_published}
- Credits Earned: ${stats.credits_earned}
- Challenges Completed: ${stats.challenges_completed}
`);

Example 4: Tier Upgrade

// Check current status
const status = await mcp__flow-nexus__auth_status({ detailed: true });

console.log(`Current tier: ${status.tier}`);

if (status.tier === "free") {
  // Upgrade to Pro
  const upgrade = await mcp__flow-nexus__user_upgrade({
    user_id: status.user_id,
    tier: "pro"
  });

  console.log(`Upgraded to: ${upgrade.new_tier}`);
  console.log(`Effective: ${upgrade.effective_date}`);
  console.log("You now have access to 1000 credits/​month and priority features!");
}

Execution Checklist

For Registration

• Provide valid email address
• Create secure password (8+ characters)
• Complete registration
• Check email for verification
• Click verification link
• Login with credentials

For Password Reset

• Request password reset
• Check email for reset link
• Click reset link
• Enter new secure password
• Login with new password

Best Practices

1. Strong Passwords: Use 8+ characters with mix of letters, numbers, symbols
2. Email Verification: Always verify email before accessing features
3. Session Security: Logout when done, especially on shared devices
4. Profile Completeness: Fill out profile for better experience
5. Regular Password Changes: Update password periodically
6. Two-Factor Auth: Enable 2FA when available

Error Handling

Metrics & Success Criteria

• Login Success Rate: >99% for valid credentials
• Registration Completion: >90% complete verification
• Password Reset Success: >95% successful resets
• Session Duration: Average session length tracking

Integration Points

With User Tools

// After login, configure user settings
await mcp__flow-nexus__user_update_profile({
  user_id: session.user_id,
  updates: { preferences: { theme: "dark" } }
});

With Payments

// After login, check balance
const balance = await mcp__flow-nexus__check_balance();
console.log(`Available credits: ${balance.credits}`);

Related Skills

• cloud-user-tools - Profile and storage management
• cloud-payments - Credit and billing

Security Guidelines

1. Never share passwords - Use password reset if needed
2. Check URLs - Verify you're on official Flow Nexus site
3. Report suspicious activity - Contact support immediately
4. Secure email - Protect the email linked to your account
5. Logout on public devices - Clear sessions on shared computers

References

• Flow Nexus Security
• Privacy Policy

Version History

• 1.0.0 (2026-01-02): Initial release - converted from flow-nexus-auth agent