# Feature Request: Authentication Support **Context:** We are upgrading the "LiteRequest" Tauri + Vue application. Currently, it supports Headers, Params, and Body. **Goal:** Add a dedicated **"Auth"** tab in the Request Configuration area to support common authentication methods. ## 1. Functional Requirements ### 1.1 Supported Auth Types The user should be able to select one of the following from a dropdown: 1. **No Auth** (Default) 2. **Basic Auth**: Inputs for `Username` and `Password`. 3. **Bearer Token**: Input for `Token` (e.g., JWT). 4. **API Key**: Inputs for `Key`, `Value`, and a selection for `Add To` ("Header" or "Query Params"). ### 1.2 State Management * Update `stores/requestStore.ts` to include an `auth` state object. * **Structure:** ```typescript state: { // ... existing state auth: { type: 'none', // 'none' | 'basic' | 'bearer' | 'api_key' basic: { username: '', password: '' }, bearer: { token: '' }, apiKey: { key: '', value: '', addTo: 'header' } // addTo: 'header' | 'query' } } ``` * **Persistence:** These values should be saved to `localStorage` along with the request history (careful note: in a real app we would encrypt this, but for this local MVP, plain text storage is acceptable). ## 2. UI/UX Design ### 2.1 Request Panel Update * In `RequestPanel.vue`, add a new Tab labeled **"Auth"** (place it first, before "Params"). * **Layout:** * **Type Selector:** A styled `