mxisd/README.md
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mxisd - Federated Matrix Identity Server
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- [Overview](#overview)
- [Features](#features)
- [Use cases](#use-cases)
- [Getting Started](#getting-started)
- [Support](#support)
- [Contribute](#contribute)
- [Powered by mxisd](#powered-by-mxisd)
- [FAQ](#faq)
- [Contact](#contact)
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**This project is no longer maintained as a standalone product and is currently being merged in
[Gridify Server](https://gitlab.com/kamax-io/software/gridify/server).
See the [End of Life notice](EOL.md#end-of-life-notice) for more details.**
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# Overview
mxisd is a Federated Matrix Identity server for self-hosted Matrix infrastructures with [enhanced features](#features).
As an enhanced Identity service, it implements the [Identity service API](https://matrix.org/docs/spec/identity_service/r0.2.0.html)
and several [extra features](#features) that greatly enhance user experience within Matrix.
It is the one stop shop for anything regarding Authentication, Directory and Identity management in Matrix built in a
single coherent product.
mxisd is specifically designed to connect to an existing on-premise Identity store (AD/Samba/LDAP, SQL Database,
Web services/app, etc.) and ease the integration of a Matrix infrastructure within an existing one.
Check [our FAQ entry](docs/faq.md#what-kind-of-setup-is-mxisd-really-designed-for) to know if mxisd is a good fit for you.
The core principle of mxisd is to map between Matrix IDs and 3PIDs (Third-Party IDentifiers) for the Homeserver and its
users. 3PIDs can be anything that uniquely and globally identify a user, like:
- Email address
- Phone number
- Skype/Live ID
- Twitter handle
- Facebook ID
If you are unfamiliar with the Identity vocabulary and concepts in Matrix, **please read this [introduction](docs/concepts.md)**.
# Features
[Identity](docs/features/identity.md): As a [regular Matrix Identity service](https://matrix.org/docs/spec/identity_service/r0.2.0.html#general-principles):
- Search for people by 3PID using its own Identity stores
([Spec](https://matrix.org/docs/spec/identity_service/r0.2.0.html#association-lookup))
- Invite people to rooms by 3PID using its own Identity stores, with notifications to the invitee (Email, SMS, etc.)
([Spec](https://matrix.org/docs/spec/identity_service/r0.2.0.html#invitation-storage))
- Allow users to add/remove 3PIDs to their settings/profile via 3PID sessions
([Spec](https://matrix.org/docs/spec/identity_service/r0.2.0.html#establishing-associations))
- Register accounts on your Homeserver with 3PIDs
([Spec](https://matrix.org/docs/spec/identity_service/r0.2.0.html#establishing-associations))
As an enhanced Identity service:
- [Federation](docs/features/federation.md): Use a recursive lookup mechanism when searching and inviting people by 3PID,
allowing to fetch data from:
- Own Identity store(s)
- Federated Identity servers, if applicable to the 3PID
- Arbitrary Identity servers
- Central Matrix Identity servers
- [Session Control](docs/threepids/session/session.md): Extensive control of where 3PIDs are transmitted so they are not
leaked publicly by users
- [Registration control](docs/features/registration.md): Control and restrict user registration based on 3PID patterns or criterias, like a pending invite
- [Authentication](docs/features/authentication.md): Use your Identity stores to perform authentication in [synapse](https://github.com/matrix-org/synapse)
via the [REST password provider](https://github.com/kamax-io/matrix-synapse-rest-auth)
- [Directory search](docs/features/directory.md) which allows you to search for users within your organisation,
even without prior contact within Matrix using arbitrary search terms
- [Auto-fill of user profile](docs/features/authentication.md#profile-auto-fill) (Display name, 3PIDs)
- [Bridge Integration](docs/features/bridge-integration.md): Automatically bridge users without a published Matrix ID
# Use cases
- Use your existing Identity stores, do not duplicate your users information
- Auto-fill user profiles with relevant information
- As an organisation, stay in control of your data so it is not published to other servers by default where they
currently **cannot be removed**
- Users can directly find each other using whatever attribute is relevant within your Identity store
- Federate your Identity server so you can discover others and/or others can discover you
Also, check [our FAQ entry](docs/faq.md#what-kind-of-setup-is-mxisd-really-designed-for) to know if mxisd is a good fit for you.
# Getting started
See the [dedicated document](docs/getting-started.md)
# Support
## Troubleshooting
A basic troubleshooting guide is available [here](docs/troubleshooting.md).
# Powered by mxisd
The following projects use mxisd under the hood for some or all their features. Check them out!
- [matrix-docker-ansible-deploy](https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy)
- [matrix-register-bot](https://github.com/krombel/matrix-register-bot)
# FAQ
See the [dedicated document](docs/faq.md)
# Contact
Get in touch via:
- Email: see our website: [Kamax.io](https://www.kamax.io)