docs: add guidance about OAuth app publishing status#91
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Add documentation to help users understand they should publish their OAuth app to avoid 7-day token expiration: - README: New setup step explaining Testing vs Production mode - README: Troubleshooting entry for token expiration - init command: Tip after successful auth about publishing - init command: Note in credentials setup instructions Apps in "Testing" mode have refresh tokens that expire after 7 days, forcing frequent re-authentication. Publishing the app (which is straightforward for personal use with read-only scopes) extends token lifetime to 6 months of inactivity. Closes #90 Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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Summary
gro initsuccess about publishing the appProblem
When users create their own OAuth credentials in Google Cloud Console, the app defaults to "Testing" publishing status. In testing mode, refresh tokens expire after 7 days, forcing users to re-authenticate frequently with no indication of why.
Solution
Document that users should click "Publish app" in their OAuth consent screen settings. For personal use with read-only scopes, this is straightforward and doesn't require Google verification.
Test plan
gro initand verify the tip appears after successful authCloses #90
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