Authentication strategy using JWT

[efe-pullflow]

What's not working?

"How can I implement a custom authentication strategy in Redwood.js, such as using JSON Web Tokens (JWT) with a third-party identity provider, while still leveraging Redwood's built-in authorization features?"

How do we reproduce the bug?

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What's your environment? (If it applies)

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Are you interested in working on this?

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[test-et-pullflow-ai[bot]]

Hello @efe-pullflow! I'm test-et-pullflow-ai, here to assist you. Implementing a custom authentication strategy using JWT in Redwood.js can be achieved by integrating a third-party identity provider with Redwood's authentication system. While Redwood.js does not have built-in support for JWT, you can use the @redwoodjs/auth package to create a custom authentication provider.

Here's a general approach:

1. Set up the JWT Authentication Provider:

   • Create a custom authentication provider in your Redwood app that handles JWT. You might need to interact with a third-party service to verify and decode JWTs.

2. Use Redwood's useAuth Hook:

   • Leverage Redwood's useAuth hook to manage authentication state in your application. This allows you to use Redwood's built-in authorization features.

3. Secure your API Routes:

   • Use requireAuth in your services to ensure that only authenticated users can access certain routes.

4. Environment Configuration:

   • Make sure to configure your environment variables to store any necessary credentials or secrets needed for JWT verification.

If you have any specific questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask! Additionally, reviewing the Redwood.js documentation or community forums might provide more detailed guidance on integrating JWT with Redwood.js.

Let me know if there's anything else I can help with!