This Node.js based application implements a simple authentication protocol integration service that may be used in concert with systems wanting to permit users to authenticate with external identity systems. It currently supports the OpenID Connect and SAML 2.0 authentication protocols.

Official releases will have version numbers of the form YYYY.N, such as 2019.1, 2020.1, or 2020.2. These releases have undergone testing and are available on the Perforce FTP and package server.

Patch releases will have version numbers with three dot separated numbers, such as 2020.1.1 or 2019.1.2.

The unofficial "snapshot" releases will have versions with additional numbers, YYYY.N.N.NNNNNN, where the patch and snapshot numbers are appended to the last major release. These may include changes that are not yet reflected in the documentation, and these versions are limited to Community Support.

To learn about the architecture, supported products and identity providers, as well as the configuration steps for the current version, see the Helix Authentication Service Administrator Guide. Older versions of the guide are in the docs directory.

Configuring the extension, the authentication service, and the identity provider is a non-trivial task. Some expertise with security systems is helpful. In the event that you need assistance with configuring these systems, please contact Perforce Support.

See the development page for additional information regarding building and testing the service. For a description of the overall design of the application, see the Design.md page.