Overview

The Meteor Package accounts-ldap is a powerful solution inspired by the earlier work of emgee3's Accounts Ldap. This package goes beyond proof of concept, aiming to provide a robust, production-ready system for LDAP authentication in Meteor applications. With comprehensive server-side and client-side configurations, it offers a user-friendly experience while ensuring secure access management.

Setting up accounts-ldap is straightforward, thanks to its flexible installation options and configurable features. Whether you're looking to implement a simple authentication layer or a complex user management system with LDAP, this package has you covered with its array of customizable options.

Features

Easy Installation: Simply add the package to your Meteor project via the command line, or customize it further by cloning the repository.
Global Configuration Options: The LDAP_DEFAULTS variable allows for easy setup of necessary configurations like LDAP server URL, port, and search base.
User Creation Options: You can automatically create new users if they do not already exist with the entered LDAP credentials, with a Boolean toggle to control this feature.
Profile Mapping: The package supports mapping LDAP attributes to user profile fields, allowing for more personalized user profiles upon creation.
LDAPS Support: For enhanced security, the package can be configured to use secure LDAP with SSL certificates, ensuring encrypted communication.
Client-Side Login Method: The Meteor.loginWithLDAP() method streamlines the login process for users, requiring only their username and password along with optional custom settings.
Search Before Bind Functionality: This feature allows for searching the LDAP directory to find the correct DN before authentication, which is especially useful in cases where username and DN do not match directly.
Custom LDAP Options: Flexibility is key, as you can pass custom options during the login process to fit specific requirements of your LDAP setup.

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Meteor Accounts Ldap