MFA security for GIT repositories

I implemented Git’s credential helper feature, which allows you to securely store and retrieve access credentials for Git repositories. ✨ This is especially useful when working with private repositories, as it avoids having to manually enter credentials every time you interact with the repository.

‍ My solution helped more than 50 colleagues with different operating systems (Mac, Windows, and Linux) access their repositories more efficiently. ‍

With Boto3, the Python library for interacting with AWS services, I used it to connect to the AWS STS account and obtain a role with cross-account access to the AWS account where the Git repositories are located. This allows access to the repositories without needing direct credentials for that account.

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Finally, the system generates a QR code 📱 that can be scanned with a phone. This QR code contains the information needed to access the repositories. This solution benefited more than 50 coworkers, regardless of their operating system.

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