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Clear Dev-Docs Tokens

This command clears the Dev-Docs authentication tokens stored locally on your machine. It removes the GitHub access token and refresh token used to authenticate with the Dev-Docs Cloud service.

What Does This VS Code Extension Command Do?​

The devdocs.resetTokens command removes the locally stored Dev-Docs authentication tokens from your machine. It essentially logs you out of the Dev-Docs Cloud service, revoking access to your account and any associated documentation repositories.

Why Should I Use This VS Code Extension Command?​

You might want to use this command in the following scenarios:


  1. Sign Out: If you want to sign out of your Dev-Docs Cloud account on the current machine, running this command will revoke access and clear your stored credentials.

  2. Token Expiration/Revocation: If your Dev-Docs authentication tokens have expired or been revoked for security reasons, running this command will ensure the old tokens are removed before generating new ones.

  3. Switching Accounts: If you need to switch between different Dev-Docs Cloud accounts on the same machine, running this command will clear the existing tokens, allowing you to sign in with a new account.

  4. Troubleshooting: In case of authentication issues or other token-related problems, clearing the existing tokens can help resolve the issue by starting with a clean slate.

Prerequisites​

To use the devdocs.resetTokens command, you must have previously authenticated with the Dev-Docs Cloud service using the devdocs.getGitHubUser command or an equivalent authentication flow.

How Do I Use This VS Code Extension Command?​

To clear your Dev-Docs authentication tokens, follow these steps:


  1. Open the VS Code Command Palette by pressing Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+P (macOS).
  2. Type "Dev-Docs" and select the "Clear dev-docs tokens" command from the list.
  3. Alternatively, you can navigate to the Dev-Docs view in the Activity Bar and click the "Sign Out" link when logged in.

After running the command, your Dev-Docs authentication tokens will be removed from your local machine. You will need to sign in and re-authenticate with the devdocs.getGitHubUser command to regain access to the Dev-Docs Cloud service.

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