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authentik

GitHub describes it as The authentication glue you need.. The repository metadata lists Python as its primary language. The metadata lists the NOASSERTION license. This article stays within the project description and details documented in the GitHub repository README.

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goauthentik/authentik: What is authentik?

GitHub describes it as The authentication glue you need.. The repository metadata lists Python as its primary language. The metadata lists the NOASSERTION license. This article stays within the project description and details documented in the GitHub repository README.

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Repository scope

GitHub describes it as The authentication glue you need.. The repository metadata lists Python as its primary language. The metadata lists the NOASSERTION license. The README describes the project this way: authentik is an open-source Identity Provider (IdP) for modern SSO. It supports SAML, OAuth2/OIDC, LDAP, RADIUS, and more, designed for self-hosting from small labs to large production clusters.

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What is authentik?

The README section "What is authentik?" states: Our enterprise offering is available for organizations to securely replace existing IdPs such as Okta, Auth0, Entra ID, and Ping Identity for robust, large-scale identity management.

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Installation

The README section "Installation" states: - Docker Compose: recommended for small/test setups. See the documentation. - Kubernetes (Helm Chart): recommended for larger setups. See the documentation and the Helm chart repository. - AWS CloudFormation: deploy on AWS using our official templates. See the documentation. - DigitalOcean Marketplace: one-click deployment via the official Marketplace app. See the app listing.

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Screenshots

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Editorial conclusion

The repository README is the source for this review. It does not replace a local installation or an independent test.

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Official sources

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