| name | plaid-fintech |
| description | Create a linktoken for Plaid Link, exchange publictoken for accesstoken. Link tokens are short-lived, one-time use. Access tokens don't expire but may need updating when users change passwords. |
| risk | unknown |
| source | vibeship-spawner-skills (Apache 2.0) |
| date_added | 2026-02-27 |
Plaid Fintech
Patterns
Link Token Creation and Exchange
Create a link_token for Plaid Link, exchange public_token for access_token.
Link tokens are short-lived, one-time use. Access tokens don't expire but
may need updating when users change passwords.
Transactions Sync
Use /transactions/sync for incremental transaction updates. More efficient
than /transactions/get. Handle webhooks for real-time updates instead of
polling.
Item Error Handling and Update Mode
Handle ITEM_LOGIN_REQUIRED errors by putting users through Link update mode.
Listen for PENDING_DISCONNECT webhook to proactively prompt users.
Anti-Patterns
❌ Storing Access Tokens in Plain Text
❌ Polling Instead of Webhooks
❌ Ignoring Item Errors
⚠️ Sharp Edges
| Issue | Severity | Solution |
|---|
| Issue | critical | See docs |
| Issue | high | See docs |
| Issue | high | See docs |
| Issue | high | See docs |
| Issue | medium | See docs |
| Issue | medium | See docs |
| Issue | medium | See docs |
| Issue | medium | See docs |
When to Use
This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.
