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  name: "AuthentiKate"
  text: "SSO/OIDC for Homelabbers"
  tagline: A lightweight, self-hosted authentication solution that just works
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    src: /logo.svg
    alt: AuthentiKate
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      text: Get Started
      link: /guide/installation
    - theme: alt
      text: View on GitHub
      link: https://github.com/jdubpark/authentikate

features:
  - icon: 🔐
    title: OpenID Connect Ready
    details: Full OIDC compliance with JWT tokens, PKCE support, and industry-standard security practices. Integrate with any OAuth2/OIDC compatible application.

  - icon: 🐳
    title: Docker First
    details: Single container deployment with automatic setup. No complex configuration files or multi-service orchestration required.

  - icon: ⚡
    title: Built for Speed
    details: Powered by Laravel and optimized for homelab environments. Fast authentication flows and minimal resource usage.

  - icon: 🎨
    title: Beautiful Interface
    details: Clean, modern UI built with Livewire and Tailwind CSS. Intuitive user management and application configuration.

  - icon: 🔄
    title: Auto-Configuration
    details: Automatic RSA key generation, database setup, and admin user creation. Zero manual configuration needed.

  - icon: 🏠
    title: Homelab Optimized
    details: Perfect for self-hosters. Integrates seamlessly with Traefik, includes popular app presets, and supports local networks.

  - icon: 👥
    title: User Management
    details: Invitation-based registration, user profiles with avatars, and granular permission controls. Keep your homelab secure.

  - icon: 📱
    title: Modern Features
    details: JWT tokens with UUID-based user identification, token management, and comprehensive audit logging.
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## Why AuthentiKate?

AuthentiKate is designed specifically for homelabbers who want enterprise-grade authentication without the enterprise complexity. Unlike heavyweight solutions that require extensive setup and maintenance, AuthentiKate gets you up and running in minutes.

### Perfect for Your Homelab

- **One Container**: Deploy with a single Docker command
- **Zero Config**: Automatic setup with sensible defaults
- **Popular Apps**: Pre-configured templates for Grafana, Nextcloud, and more
- **Reverse Proxy Ready**: Works seamlessly with Traefik and other proxies

### Enterprise Features, Homelab Simplicity

- Full OpenID Connect compliance
- JWT tokens with RSA256 signing
- PKCE support for mobile apps
- Invitation-based user registration
- Comprehensive token management
- Beautiful, responsive interface

Ready to secure your homelab? [Get started in minutes →](/guide/installation)