Users now have the ability to create personal API tokens for use in scripts and on the command line, offering a more secure alternative to embedding passwords directly into scripts since tokens can be easily revoked and regenerated. These tokens function similarly to passwords and should be protected with care. Users can manage these tokens in their settings and may find existing tokens already present due to previous capabilities to create OAuth access tokens through the API. Tools like hub or boxen have historically used the authorizations endpoint to generate tokens, emphasizing the longstanding availability of this feature. The article is written by Timothy Clem.