Overview
A Flutter/Dart package for implementing OpenID Connect clients, enabling secure authentication with identity providers. It supports OAuth 2.0 flows, token management, and discovery of provider configurations via well-known endpoints. The library simplifies integration with services like Google, Auth0, or custom Identity Providers by handling complex authentication workflows, including authorization code flow with PKCE. Designed for cross-platform use, it works seamlessly across Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux. Ideal for apps requiring standardized, secure user authentication.
Use cases
- Integrating with OpenID Connect identity providers
- Implementing secure login flows in mobile and web apps
- Managing OAuth 2.0 tokens and sessions
- Supporting single sign-on (SSO) scenarios
- Building authenticated Flutter applications with external identity providers
Key features
- Supports OpenID Connect and OAuth 2.0 flows
- Automatic discovery of provider configuration
- PKCE support for enhanced security
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Token storage and refresh handling
- Well-documented API and examples
Suitable for
- Developers building secure Flutter apps with external auth
- Teams using OpenID Connect providers
- Apps requiring SSO or federated identity
- Projects needing robust token lifecycle management
Considerations
- Requires understanding of OpenID Connect concepts
- Needs proper configuration of identity provider settings
- May require additional setup for custom domains or scopes
- Not suitable for server-side authentication directly