Pocket ID
Self-Hosted OIDC Provider with Passkey Authentication for Your Services
AI Summary
Pocket ID is a self-hostable OIDC provider that relies exclusively on Passkey authentication and thus works completely passwordless. Unlike complex solutions like Keycloak, it offers a simple alternative for authentication with self-hosted services. Perfect for anyone who wants to secure their services with Yubikeys or other Passkeys.
✓ Pros
- + Simple setup compared to complex OIDC providers like Keycloak
- + Completely passwordless through modern Passkey technology
- + Open Source and self-hostable with Docker support
✗ Cons
- − Only Passkey authentication – no traditional passwords or other methods
- − Less established and feature-rich than enterprise solutions
Use Cases
- → Central authentication for self-hosted services like Nextcloud, Grafana, or Home Assistant
- → Passwordless login with hardware security keys like Yubikey for all services
- → Single Sign-On (SSO) for small to medium-sized teams without complex IAM systems
- → Secure access to internal tools and dashboards with biometric authentication
Who is it for?
Self-hosters, developers, and small teams looking for a simple, secure, and passwordless authentication solution for their services.
