Abstract: Techniques for scoped access to user content are described. According to one or more embodiments, an access token is generated that includes an indication of a scope of permitted access to user content. The access token, for example, can specify scope by identifying a particular category and/or instance of content to which access is permitted. In at least some embodiments, a uniform resource identifier (URI) is used to specify the scope within the access token. When the access token is used to request user content, the URI can be mapped directly to a particularly category and/or instance of content. In at least some embodiments, direct mapping obviates the requirement for intermediate mapping and/or translation of the access token to identify requested user content.

Abstract: Techniques for scoped access to user content are described. According to one or more embodiments, an access token is generated that includes an indication of a scope of permitted access to user content. The access token, for example, can specify scope by identifying a particular category and/or instance of content to which access is permitted. In at least some embodiments, a uniform resource identifier (URI) is used to specify the scope within the access token. When the access token is used to request user content, the URI can be mapped directly to a particularly category and/or instance of content. In at least some embodiments, direct mapping obviates the requirement for intermediate mapping and/or translation of the access token to identify requested user content.