basic_auth
An Elixir Plug for adding HTTP basic authentication to web applications with configurable credentials or custom authentication functions.
What is basic_auth?
BasicAuth is an Elixir Plug that provides HTTP basic authentication for web applications. It allows developers to easily secure routes or controllers by requiring username and password credentials, either through static configuration or custom authentication logic. The project is now deprecated as its functionality has been merged into the main Plug library.
Elixir developers building web applications with Phoenix or other Plug-based frameworks who need to add HTTP basic authentication to secure specific routes, controllers, or actions.
Developers choose BasicAuth for its simplicity and seamless integration with Elixir's Plug architecture, offering both static credential configuration and custom authentication functions. It provides essential security features like timing attack protection and flexible deployment options without unnecessary complexity.
Overview
Elixir Plug to easily add HTTP basic authentication to an app
Use Cases
Best For
- Securing specific controller actions in Phoenix applications using Plug's guard clauses
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