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Permify

Open-source authorization service for creating Google Zanzibar-like fine-grained permissions.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars4.5k
Last commit6 days ago
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Permify ServerRebac Permission EngineZanzibar AuthorizationFine Grained Access ControlSecurity
Overview

Why consider Permify?

Permify is an open-source, distributed authorization service written in Go by the Permify team. Inspired by Google Zanzibar, Permify structures fine-grained access control models (ReBAC, ABAC, RBAC), resolving million-node permission relation checks with sub-millisecond latency.

Guided learning

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

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Overview of Permify

Permify evaluates relationship-based access control (ReBAC) graphs across multi-tenant SaaS platforms.

Docker Quickstart

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1docker run -d -p 3476:3476 -p 3478:3478 ghcr.io/permify/permify:latest serve

Permify is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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Permify FAQs

Permify is listed as a Developer Tools 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.

Permify 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.

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