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Logto

What is the project about?

Logto is an open-source Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform. It's designed to handle both Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) and Workforce Identity Management. It provides a complete authentication and authorization solution.

What problem does it solve?

Logto simplifies the complex process of implementing and managing user authentication and authorization. It removes the need for developers to build these systems from scratch, saving time and resources. It also addresses the challenges of scaling identity management for growing applications and organizations. It helps manage user identities, secure access to applications, and enforce access policies.

What are the features of the project?

  • Comprehensive Identity Solution: OpenID Connect (OIDC) based authentication, passwordless sign-in, social sign-in options, and customizable UI components.
  • Out-of-the-box Infrastructure: Ready-to-use Management API, SDKs for various platforms and languages, and scalable connectors (SAML, OAuth, OIDC).
  • Enterprise-Ready Features: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), user management with audit logs, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and support for multi-tenancy through "Logto organizations."
  • Language Support: Supports multiple languages.
  • Web Compatibility: Compatible with modern browsers.

What are the technologies used in the project?

  • OpenID Connect (OIDC)
  • SAML, OAuth
  • APIs (Management API)
  • SDKs for multiple platforms and languages.
  • Docker (for deployment)
  • Node.js and PostgreSQL (for npm-init deployment)

What are the benefits of the project?

  • Simplified Identity Management: Reduces the complexity of implementing authentication and authorization.
  • Faster Development: Provides ready-to-use components and APIs, speeding up development time.
  • Enhanced Security: Offers features like MFA and audit logs to improve security.
  • Scalability: Designed to scale with growing user bases and organizational needs.
  • Customization: Allows customization of UI and integration with various identity providers.
  • Open Source: Free to use and modify under the MPL-2.0 license.
  • Enterprise Ready: SSO, MFA, RBAC and Multi-tenancy support.

What are the use cases of the project?

  • Web and Mobile Application Authentication: Securing access to web and mobile applications.
  • SaaS Application Identity Management: Managing user identities and access for multi-tenant SaaS applications.
  • Workforce Identity Management: Controlling employee access to internal resources.
  • Single Sign-On (SSO) Implementation: Enabling users to access multiple applications with a single set of credentials.
  • API Security: Protecting APIs by enforcing authentication and authorization.
  • Customer Identity Management: Managing customer identities and access for online services.
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