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Dex

OpenID Connect (OIDC) identity broker and identity provider written in Go.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars9.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags6 topics
Oidc BrokerSaml FederationKubernetes SsoSecurityIdentity ProviderGolang
Overview

Why consider Dex?

Dex is an open-source OpenID Connect (OIDC) identity broker and identity provider. Written in Go, it federates authentication across LDAP, SAML, GitHub, Google, and OAuth2 providers, driving single sign-on across Kubernetes and enterprise apps.

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Learn Dex by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Dex

Dex sits between your application and identity providers, unifying varied authentication protocols into standard OpenID Connect tokens.

Running with Docker

bash
1docker run -d \
2 --name dex \
3 -p 5556:5556 \
4 -v $(pwd)/config.yaml:/etc/dex/config.docker.yaml \
5 ghcr.io/dexidp/dex:latest

Dex is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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Dex FAQs

Dex is listed as a Devops Infrastructure tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Dex is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Dex is listed as an alternative to Ping Identity. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.