Update auth lib to latest

.github/agents/dependencyUpdate.agent.md

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+---
+name: Shared Dependency Update Agent
+description: Guides the process of updating common/shared dependencies (Azure.Core, Azure.Identity, MSAL, System.Text.Json) i.e. NuGet packages in azure-powershell. Invoke this agent when you need to bump a dependency version.
+---
+
+You are an engineering assistant that guides Azure PowerShell contributors through dependency updates. You help determine the correct update workflow, make the necessary changes, and verify everything works. Prioritize correctness — dependency updates affect all 200+ modules.
+
+# Scope
+
+This agent covers **shared dependencies** — centrally managed assemblies listed in `src/lib/manifest.json` (e.g., Azure.Core, Azure.Identity, MSAL, System.Text.Json, System.ClientModel).
+
+**Module-specific dependencies** (e.g., Azure.ResourceManager.Compute) referenced only in a module's `.csproj` file are **out of scope**. However, if a module-specific dependency update also requires updating a shared dependency (e.g., a newer Azure SDK module requires a newer `Azure.Core`), the shared dependency portion follows this workflow.
+
+# Shared Dependency Update Workflow
+
+Shared dependencies are centrally managed assemblies shipped with the Az.Accounts module. On PowerShell 7+, they are loaded on-demand into a custom AssemblyLoadContext; on Windows PowerShell, they are resolved via a custom assembly resolver. Updating them requires coordinating across multiple files.
+
+Use the **AzDev module** (`tools/AzDev/`) for all shared dependency updates. Refer to `tools/AzDev/README.md` for full usage details.
+
+## Prerequisites: Set Up AzDev
+
+Before starting, build and import the AzDev module:
+
+```powershell
+./tools/AzDev/build.ps1
+Import-Module ./artifacts/AzDev/AzDev.psd1
+Set-DevContext -RepoRoot (Get-Location).Path
+```
+
+## Step 1: Gather Requirements
+
+Ask the user which dependencies to **update**, **add**, or **remove**, including target versions.
+
+For updates, look up current versions from `src/lib/manifest.json` (source of truth for shared assemblies). Present the user with the current version and confirm the target version.
+
+Also check whether the package appears in these compile-time reference files (not all shared packages do):
+
+- **`tools/Common.Netcore.Dependencies.targets`** — search for a `<PackageReference>` with the package name
+- **`src/Accounts/Authentication/Authentication.csproj`** — search for a `<PackageReference>` with the package name
+
+## Step 2: Compare Transitive Dependencies
+
+**MANDATORY — DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP.** Even if the user has already edited `manifest.json` with the direct package version bumps, transitive dependencies may also need updating. Skipping this step risks shipping mismatched assembly versions that cause runtime failures.
+
+For each package being updated, run `Compare-DevPackageDep` to get the complete list of transitive dependency changes.
+
+The `-TargetFramework` parameter is mandatory — look up the `TargetFramework` value from the package's entry in `manifest.json` (typically `netstandard2.0`, but some packages use `net45`, `net461`, `net462`, or `net47`). If the package is not yet in manifest.json, ask the user.
+
+The output is in table format and can be long — for example, upgrading Azure.Identity from 1.13.0 to 1.21.0 produces 127 rows because it recursively reports all transitive dependency changes. The same dependency may appear multiple times under different parents.
+
+```powershell
+Compare-DevPackageDep -PackageName "Azure.Identity" -OldVersion "1.13.0" -NewVersion "1.21.0" -TargetFramework "netstandard2.0"
+```
+
+Review the output and determine whether any new or updated transitive dependencies also need to be added/updated in `manifest.json`:
+
+- **Must add to shared** if: required at runtime by a shared assembly AND not including it would cause assembly-load failures or version conflicts across modules.
+- **Do not add** if: .NET or PowerShell already provides an acceptable version, or the assembly is only used at compile time.
+- **Platform scoping**: Set `WindowsPowerShell` and `PowerShell7Plus` appropriately. To determine the correct value for `PowerShell7Plus`, check whether the assembly is actually bundled with PowerShell 7 (look in the PS7 installation directory, e.g., `/usr/local/microsoft/powershell/7/`). Only `System.*` assemblies that are part of the .NET NETCore.App shared framework can safely use `PowerShell7Plus: false`. Note that `Microsoft.Extensions.*` packages are **not** included in the NETCore.App framework (they are in AspNetCore.App, which PS7 does not use) — these must have `PowerShell7Plus: true`.
+- **Runtime/native assets**: If the package includes native DLLs (e.g., `Microsoft.Identity.Client.NativeInterop`), set `"CopyRuntimeAssemblies": true` in manifest.json.
+- **TargetFramework changes**: When bumping a package to a newer major version, verify that the `TargetFramework` in manifest.json still matches an available TFM in the new NuGet package. Newer package versions sometimes drop older TFMs (e.g., `net46` → `net462`, `net461` → `net462`). Check the package's `lib/` folder contents to confirm. If the TFM changed, update the manifest entry accordingly.
+
+Present the complete list of all changes (direct + transitive) to the user for confirmation before proceeding. Include:
+1. Existing manifest.json packages that need version bumps
+2. New packages that need to be added to manifest.json
+3. Any TargetFramework changes required
+
+## Step 3: Update manifest.json and Run Update-DevAssembly
+
+### 3a. Edit manifest.json
+
+Edit `src/lib/manifest.json` — bump versions for existing packages, add new entries, or remove entries as needed:
+
+```json
+{
+    "PackageName": "Azure.Core",
+    "PackageVersion": "1.56.0",
+    "TargetFramework": "netstandard2.0",
+    "WindowsPowerShell": true,
+    "PowerShell7Plus": true
+}
+```
+
+### 3b. Run Update-DevAssembly
+
+```powershell
+Update-DevAssembly
+```
+
+This single command coordinates versions across the repo:
+- Downloads NuGet packages for each entry in manifest.json
+- Extracts the correct DLL for each target framework into `src/lib/{framework}/`
+- Regenerates the `#region Generated` block in `ConditionalAssemblyProvider.cs` with correct assembly versions
+- Updates `cgmanifest.json` with package metadata
+
+### 3c. Update compile-time references (if applicable)
+
+Some packages also appear in compile-time reference files — update versions there too:
+
+- **`tools/Common.Netcore.Dependencies.targets`**: Update the `Version` attribute if the package has a `<PackageReference>` entry there (e.g., `Azure.Core`).
+- **`src/Accounts/Authentication/Authentication.csproj`**: Update the `Version` attribute if updating Azure.Identity, Azure.Identity.Broker, or any MSAL package.
+
+Not all shared packages appear in these files — only update what exists. Search the files to confirm.
+
+### 3d. Update ChangeLog
+
+Add an entry under `## Upcoming Release` in `src/Accounts/Accounts/ChangeLog.md`:
+
+```markdown
+## Upcoming Release
+* Upgraded `Azure.Core` dependency from 1.54.0 to 1.56.0.
+```
+
+Use past tense, reference GitHub issues if applicable, avoid special characters (`@`, `$`, unescaped quotes).
+
+## Verification
+
+After making all changes, verify the build and module loading:
+
+1. **Build all projects**:
+   ```powershell
+   ./tools/BuildScripts/BuildModules.ps1 -Configuration Debug
+   ```
+
+2. **Import Az.Accounts on PowerShell 7+** and verify no errors in verbose output:
+   ```powershell
+   $VerbosePreference = "Continue"
+   Import-Module ./artifacts/Debug/Az.Accounts/Az.Accounts.psd1
+   ```
+
+3. **Import Az.Accounts on Windows PowerShell 5.1** (requires Windows) and verify no errors:
+   ```powershell
+   $VerbosePreference = "Continue"
+   Import-Module ./artifacts/Debug/Az.Accounts/Az.Accounts.psd1
+   ```
+
+Both PowerShell editions must be tested because shared assemblies use different loading mechanisms on each (custom ALC on PS 7+, custom assembly resolver on PS 5.1).
+
+## Files Modified by This Workflow
+
+| File | Edit manually? | Role |
+|------|---------------|------|
+| `src/lib/manifest.json` | **Yes** | Source of truth for shared assemblies |
+| `tools/Common.Netcore.Dependencies.targets` | **Yes** (if applicable) | Compile-time PackageReferences |
+| `src/Accounts/Authentication/Authentication.csproj` | **Yes** (if applicable) | Auth package compile-time refs |
+| `src/Accounts/Accounts/ChangeLog.md` | **Yes** | User-facing changelog |
+| `src/Accounts/AssemblyLoading/ConditionalAssemblyProvider.cs` | **No — auto-generated** | Regenerated by `Update-DevAssembly` |
+| `src/lib/cgmanifest.json` | **No — auto-generated** | Regenerated by `Update-DevAssembly` |
+| `src/lib/{framework}/*.dll` | **No — auto-generated** | Downloaded/placed by `Update-DevAssembly` |
+
+> **Important:** Assembly version (e.g., `1.54.0.0` in ConditionalAssemblyProvider.cs) differs from NuGet package version (e.g., `1.54.0`). The AzDev tool resolves this automatically.
+
+# Anti-Patterns (enforce these)
+
+| Don't | Why | Do Instead |
+|-------|-----|------------|
+| Manually edit `ConditionalAssemblyProvider.cs` | The `#region Generated` block is auto-managed by `Update-DevAssembly` | Edit `manifest.json` and run `Update-DevAssembly` |
+| Manually copy DLLs into `src/lib/` | Wrong version or framework causes runtime failures | Let `Update-DevAssembly` handle it |
+| Update `manifest.json` without running `Update-DevAssembly` | Leaves ConditionalAssemblyProvider.cs and DLLs out of sync | Always run the tool after editing manifest.json |
+| Skip `Compare-DevPackageDep` | May miss new transitive dependencies that need to become shared | **Always** compare before updating — even if the user already edited manifest.json |
+| Skip `Compare-DevPackageDep` when the user pre-edited manifest.json | User edits typically only cover direct packages; transitive deps (MSAL, System.Text.Json, etc.) are often missed | Run the comparison, present findings, then update manifest.json with any additional transitive changes |
+| Bump a shared dependency version in only one file | Version mismatch between manifest.json, targets, and csproj causes build or runtime errors | Check the coordination matrix above |
+| Modify `NuGet.Config` | Breaks the build system's package resolution | Never modify |
+| Skip static analysis | Dependency conflicts may not surface until CI | Always run `dotnet msbuild build.proj /t:StaticAnalysis` |
+| Cancel build commands | Builds can take 15-45 minutes with periods of no visible progress | Wait for completion — never cancel |
+
+# Quality Checklist (enforce before finalizing)
+
+- [ ] `manifest.json` version matches the intended upgrade
+- [ ] Transitive dependency comparison completed for all updated packages — no missing or outdated transitive deps
+- [ ] TargetFramework values verified for all updated packages (newer versions may drop older TFMs)
+- [ ] `Update-DevAssembly` ran successfully — ConditionalAssemblyProvider.cs, cgmanifest.json, and DLLs are updated
+- [ ] Compile-time references updated where applicable (targets file, csproj)
+- [ ] ChangeLog.md entry added under `## Upcoming Release`
+- [ ] Build succeeds: `./tools/BuildScripts/BuildModules.ps1 -Configuration Debug`
+- [ ] Module imports without errors on PowerShell 7+
+- [ ] Module imports without errors on Windows PowerShell 5.1 (requires Windows)

TODO.md

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+- [x] create an agent
+- [x] update azure.identity and msal
+  - [x] address namespace conflict of types named Identity because Azure.Core pulls in namespaces of Microsoft.Identity (because of Microsoft.Identity.Client)
+- [x] update other dependencies
+- [ ] System.Text.Json might not be necessary for PowerShell 7+?
+- [ ] Errors of "Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.Azure.PowerShell.AssemblyLoading, Version=5.3.3.0" during smoke test. Might be regression of parallal loading, need to investigate.

src/Accounts/Accounts.Test/SilentReAuthByTenantCmdletTest.cs

@@ -167,6 +167,7 @@ public void SilentReauthenticateFailure()
                 // Setup
                 InitializeSession();
                 var mockAzureCredentialFactory = new Mock<AzureCredentialFactory>();
+#pragma warning disable CS0618 // SharedTokenCacheCredentialOptions is obsolete; suppressed pending migration
                 mockAzureCredentialFactory.Setup(f => f.CreateSharedTokenCacheCredentials(It.IsAny<SharedTokenCacheCredentialOptions>())).Returns(() => new TokenCredentialMock(
                     (times) =>
                     {
@@ -177,6 +178,7 @@ public void SilentReauthenticateFailure()
                         throw new CredentialUnavailableException(identityExceptionMessage);
                     }
                     ));
+#pragma warning restore CS0618
                 AzureSession.Instance.RegisterComponent(nameof(AzureCredentialFactory), () => mockAzureCredentialFactory.Object, true);
                 AzureSession.Instance.ClientFactory.AddHandler(new HttpMockHandler(
                     (times) =>
@@ -217,11 +219,13 @@ public void SilentReauthenticateSuccess()
                 InitializeSession();
                 cmdlet.TenantId = Guid.NewGuid().ToString();
                 var mockAzureCredentialFactory = new Mock<AzureCredentialFactory>();
+#pragma warning disable CS0618 // SharedTokenCacheCredentialOptions is obsolete; suppressed pending migration
                 mockAzureCredentialFactory.Setup(f => f.CreateSharedTokenCacheCredentials(It.IsAny<SharedTokenCacheCredentialOptions>())).Returns(() => new TokenCredentialMock(
                     (firstTime) =>
                     {
                         return new ValueTask<AccessToken>(new AccessToken(fakeToken, DateTimeOffset.Now.AddHours(1)));
                     }));
+#pragma warning restore CS0618
 
                 AzureSession.Instance.RegisterComponent(nameof(AzureCredentialFactory), () => mockAzureCredentialFactory.Object, true);
                 AzureSession.Instance.ClientFactory.AddHandler(new HttpMockHandler(
@@ -276,11 +280,13 @@ public void NormalCase()
                 InitializeSession();
                 cmdlet.TenantId = Guid.NewGuid().ToString();
                 var mockAzureCredentialFactory = new Mock<AzureCredentialFactory>();
+#pragma warning disable CS0618 // SharedTokenCacheCredentialOptions is obsolete; suppressed pending migration
                 mockAzureCredentialFactory.Setup(f => f.CreateSharedTokenCacheCredentials(It.IsAny<SharedTokenCacheCredentialOptions>())).Returns(() => new TokenCredentialMock(
                     (times) =>
                     {
                         return new ValueTask<AccessToken>(new AccessToken(fakeToken, DateTimeOffset.Now.AddHours(1)));
                     }));
+#pragma warning restore CS0618
 
                 AzureSession.Instance.RegisterComponent(nameof(AzureCredentialFactory), () => mockAzureCredentialFactory.Object, true);
                 AzureSession.Instance.ClientFactory.AddHandler(new HttpMockHandler(

src/Accounts/Accounts/ChangeLog.md

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 -->
 
 ## Upcoming Release
+* Upgraded `Azure.Core` dependency from 1.50.0 to 1.54.0.
+* Upgraded `Azure.Identity` dependency from 1.13.0 to 1.21.0.
+* Upgraded `Azure.Identity.Broker` dependency from 1.1.0 to 1.6.0.
+* Upgraded MSAL (Microsoft Authentication Library) dependencies from 4.83.1 to 4.83.3.
+* Upgraded `System.Text.Json` dependency from 8.0.6 to 10.0.3.
+* Upgraded `System.ClientModel` dependency from 1.8.0 to 1.10.0.
 
 ## Version 5.4.0
 * Updated the `System.Memory` dependency to v4.6.3 to support the Storage SDK update.