# OpenAPI extension: `x-usePkce`

The `x-usePkce` allows you to enable [Proof Key for Code Exchange (PKCE)](https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc7636) for the Oauth2 or OpenID Connect authorization code flow in the Replay.

When specified, the Replay sends both `code_challenge` and `code_verifier` to the authorization and token endpoints.

## Location

Use the `x-usePkce` extension in the `authorizationCode` `flow` object

## Options

| Option | Type | Description |
|  --- | --- | --- |
| x-usePkce | boolean | Enables PKCE to enhance security by preventing interception of authorization codes during the OAuth2 or OpenID Connect flow. |


## Examples

The following configuration enables the PKCE for the operation:

```yaml
openapi: '3.0.0'
info:
  ...
tags: [...]
components:
  securitySchemes:
    oauth2_auth:
      type: "oauth2"
      flows:
        authorizationCode:
          x-usePkce: true
          authorizationUrl: "https://example.com/authorize"
          tokenUrl: "https://example.com/token"
```

## Resources

- **[RFC 7636 - Proof Key for Code Exchange](https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc7636)** - Official specification defining PKCE for OAuth2 and OpenID Connect security enhancement
- **[Show extensions configuration](/docs/realm/config/openapi/show-extensions)** - Control which extensions are included in your API reference documentation for optimal presentation
- **[OpenAPI configuration settings](/docs/realm/config/openapi)** - Complete reference for all available OpenAPI configuration options and customization settings
- **[Supported OpenAPI extensions](/docs/realm/content/api-docs/openapi-extensions)** - Complete list of all OpenAPI extensions supported by Redocly for enhanced API documentation

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