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title: "Operationalizing Macaroons"
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published_at: 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z
updated_at: 2026-09-16T16:13:25.304Z
author: "Thomas Ptacek"
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publisher: "Fly.io Blog"
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citation: "Thomas Ptacek, Fly.io Blog. \"Operationalizing Macaroons.\" 27 Mar 2025. https://fly.io/blog/operationalizing-macaroons/ (all-rights-reserved)"
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# Operationalizing Macaroons

*Original article link with an AI-written directory summary*

> Thomas Ptacek describes how Fly.io operates Macaroon bearer tokens in practice. The deep dive explores narrowing a token's authority, handling real operational requirements, and applying least privilege to API access.

[Read the original article](https://fly.io/blog/operationalizing-macaroons/)

Thomas Ptacek describes how Fly.io operates Macaroon bearer tokens in practice. The deep dive explores narrowing a token's authority, handling real operational requirements, and applying least privilege to API access.

**Original author:** [Thomas Ptacek](https://listedstartups.com/people/thomas-ptacek-2dqxcog64cax0)

**Publication:** [Fly.io Blog](https://fly.io/blog/)

**Source publication date:** 2025-03-27.

This entry is an AI-written directory summary of the linked work. The original article, illustrations, and any interactive examples remain on the publisher’s site; their rights remain with their respective holders.