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+from __future__ import absolute_import
+
+import abc
+
+# This statement is compatible with both Python 2.7 & 3+
+ABC = abc.ABCMeta('ABC', (object,), {'__slots__': ()})
+
+class AbstractTokenProvider(ABC):
+    """
+    A Token Provider must be used for the SASL OAuthBearer protocol.
+
+    The implementation should ensure token reuse so that multiple
+    calls at connect time do not create multiple tokens. The implementation
+    should also periodically refresh the token in order to guarantee
+    that each call returns an unexpired token. A timeout error should
+    be returned after a short period of inactivity so that the
+    broker can log debugging info and retry.
+
+    Token Providers MUST implement the token() method
+    """
+
+    def __init__(self, **config):
+        pass
+
+    @abc.abstractmethod
+    def token(self):
+        """
+        Returns a (str) ID/Access Token to be sent to the Kafka
+        client.
+        """
+        pass
+
+    def extensions(self):
+        """
+        This is an OPTIONAL method that may be implemented.
+
+        Returns a map of key-value pairs that can
+        be sent with the SASL/OAUTHBEARER initial client request. If
+        not implemented, the values are ignored. This feature is only available
+        in Kafka >= 2.1.0.
+        """
+        return {}