Firebase middleman authenticator.
Fireguard is a SvelteKit-based web application designed to facilitate authentication for Chrome extensions and web apps in light of the changes introduced by Manifest V3. It utilizes Firebase Authentication to handle user sign-ins and securely communicates authentication tokens back to the parent application.
- Firebase Authentication: Leverages Firebase for robust, secure user authentication.
- Compatibility with Manifest V3: Designed to work with Chrome extensions adhering to Manifest V3 guidelines.
- Easy Integration: Can be easily integrated with extensions and web apps.
- Token Communication: Securely sends authentication tokens to the parent application using message events.
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Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/eoussama/fireguard.git cd fireguard -
Install dependencies:
npm install
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Environment variables: Creates a
.envfile from.env.exampleand populate it with the required values. -
Run the development server:
npm run dev
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Open Fireguard in a new window:
- This can be triggered from your Chrome extension or web app.
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Complete authentication:
- The user will authenticate using the Fireguard authentication.
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Receive the token:
- Fireguard will send the authentication token back to the parent application using a message event.
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Integration with Firemitt:
- Fireguard is designed to work seamlessly with Firemitt, an npm package that simplifies communication between your host application and Fireguard.
- Refer to the Firemitt documentation for detailed integration steps.
Contributions to Fireguard are welcome. Please follow the standard fork-and-pull request workflow. Ensure that your code adheres to the project's coding standards and includes appropriate tests.