Hi @aorlov,
Unfortunately we haven’t yet added support for Forge to make authenticated requests to Connect, and vice versa. We’ve got plans to add authentication functionality in the future.
In terms of the difference between two applications and a single hybrid application, there are a few differences. Firstly, because in the ‘hybrid’ model, the apps share an identity, the apps will most likely share authentication credentials (once we implement that) - this should make authentication simpler as there would be no need to do an additional secret exchange. Secondly, the ‘hybrid’ app is discovered and installed separately for your users - they only have one app to install in ordee to get both underlying apps (the Forge app and the connect app) installed and enabled.
Are you able to share any details about the app that you’re building? I’m interested in hearing more about scenarios where building Forge and Connect apps in tandem is useful. You can DM me if you don’t want to share any information publicly.
Thanks!
Joe.