MCP Gateway DatasheetSelection guide · Rev 2026-11-03

PKCE

PKCE, Proof Key for Code Exchange, binds an authorization code to the client that requested it using a one-time secret.

In short: PKCE, Proof Key for Code Exchange, binds an authorization code to the client that requested it using a one-time secret. OAuth 2.1 requires it for authorization code flows. This entry uses the term the way our gateway datasheets do, and links related terms below.

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By The Datasheet desk · Reviewed 2026-11-03