Passport HTTP Bearer Strategy

The `passport-http-bearer` module provides an authentication strategy for Passport.js, specifically designed to handle HTTP Bearer tokens as defined by RFC 6750. This module allows Node.js applications, particularly those using Connect-style middleware like Express, to easily integrate token-based authentication for API endpoints. Bearer tokens are a common mechanism for securing REST APIs and are frequently issued in conjunction with OAuth 2.0. The current stable version is 1.0.1, last published in 2013, indicating a mature and stable codebase with a very low release cadence, focusing on reliability rather than frequent feature additions. It differentiates itself by providing a robust, battle-tested solution for a core authentication pattern within the Passport.js framework, leveraging its pluggable middleware architecture. TypeScript definitions are available via `@types/passport-http-bearer` for enhanced developer experience.