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ProductivityAlternative to AuthentikAlternative to AutheliaAlternative to Okta

Pocket ID

A simple, self-hosted OIDC identity provider that uses passkeys for authentication.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars2.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags6 topics
Golang SveltePasskeys SsoHomelab IdentitySelf Hosted OidcWebauthn IdpSecurity
Overview

Why consider Pocket ID?

Pocket ID is a minimalist, self-hosted OpenID Connect (OIDC) identity provider written in Go and SvelteKit. Designed for home labs and small teams, Pocket ID eliminates passwords completely, authenticating users exclusively via FIDO2 / WebAuthn passkeys.

Guided learning

Learn Pocket ID by building

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

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Overview of Pocket ID

Pocket ID delivers passwordless single sign-on across self-hosted home lab apps with biometric passkeys.

Docker Quickstart

bash
1docker run -d -p 8080:8080 -v ./data:/app/backend/data --name pocket-id stonith404/pocket-id:latest

Pocket ID is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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Pocket ID FAQs

Pocket ID is listed as a Productivity 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 for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Pocket ID is listed under the MIT 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.

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