Question 1

How to integrate Gatekeeper with a Vue.js app?

Accepted Answer

Redirect users to GitHub for authorization, capture the code from the URL, then make a GET request to your Gatekeeper instance's /authenticate endpoint to retrieve the access token, similar to the JavaScript example in the README. Ensure CORS is configured if needed.

Question 2

Gatekeeper or using a cloud function for GitHub OAuth?

Accepted Answer

Gatekeeper offers a pre-built, minimal server for GitHub OAuth, while cloud functions provide more flexibility and scalability for multi-provider setups. Choose Gatekeeper for simplicity and dedicated GitHub auth; opt for cloud functions if you need custom logic or other integrations.

Question 3

Can Gatekeeper handle GitHub app installations?

Accepted Answer

No, Gatekeeper is designed for standard OAuth Web Application Flow with user authentication, not GitHub App installations which involve different endpoints and scopes. You would need to extend or replace it for such use cases.

Question 4

How to secure Gatekeeper with HTTPS in production?

Accepted Answer

Deploy Gatekeeper behind a reverse proxy like Nginx with SSL certificates, or use hosting platforms like Heroku or Azure that provide HTTPS by default, as mentioned in the deployment sections. Avoid exposing it directly without encryption.

Question 5

What happens if Gatekeeper server goes down?

Accepted Answer

Authentication will fail since the OAuth token exchange relies on the Gatekeeper endpoint. Ensure high availability by deploying on reliable platforms, monitoring uptime, and considering redundancy or fallback mechanisms for critical applications.

Question 6

How to scale Gatekeeper for high traffic apps?

Accepted Answer

Use load balancers with multiple instances, optimize Node.js settings, or deploy on scalable cloud services. However, Gatekeeper is lightweight and may need custom tuning for very high loads, as it lacks built-in scaling features.

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