OpenAuth
OpenAuth is a universal, standards-based authentication provider designed to simplify secure authentication for applications.
OpenAuth is built in TypeScript, distributed under the MIT License, 5.7k GitHub stars from 54 contributors, latest release @openauthjs/openauth@0.4.3.
When to use OpenAuth
OpenAuth is listed here as a Authentication project. The directory calls out Standards-based authentication, Universal across different platforms, Enhanced security measures as capabilities associated with it.
Other recorded traits for OpenAuth include Supports various protocols, Easy integration with applications.
Besides Authentication, this page also files OpenAuth under API, Security, Development.
OpenAuth compared with
Records in this directory name Auth0, Firebase Authentication, Okta as products people compare with OpenAuth. That list is editorial metadata, not a claim that OpenAuth replaces each of them.
What the OpenAuth stats reflect
GitHub currently shows 5.7k GitHub stars, about 54 contributors, 191 forks, 109 open issues, latest tracked release @openauthjs/openauth@0.4.3. Star and activity counts here are a snapshot used as a proxy for community adoption, not a quality score.
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- Language
- TypeScript
- Latest Release
- @openauthjs/openauth@0.4.3
- License
- MIT License
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Key features of OpenAuth
- Standards-based authentication
- Universal across different platforms
- Enhanced security measures
- Supports various protocols
- Easy integration with applications
Recorded alternatives to OpenAuth
OpenAuth resources
OpenAuth on GitHub
Frequently asked questions
What is OpenAuth?
OpenAuth is a universal, standards-based authentication provider designed to simplify secure authentication for applications. This directory highlights Standards-based authentication, Universal across different platforms, Enhanced security measures.
Is OpenAuth free to use?
OpenAuth is published as open source under the MIT License. The directory lists Standards-based authentication, Universal across different platforms, Enhanced security measures among its recorded capabilities.
What language is OpenAuth written in, and what is the latest release?
OpenAuth is written primarily in TypeScript. The latest release tracked on this page is @openauthjs/openauth@0.4.3.
How widely is OpenAuth used on GitHub?
OpenAuth has about 5.7k GitHub stars across about 54 contributors. It also has about 191 forks. Those counts are a snapshot of community attention, not a ranking of quality.
What do people compare OpenAuth with?
This directory records Auth0, Firebase Authentication, Okta as comparison points for OpenAuth.
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