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React Native Credentials Manager

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A React Native library that implements the Credential Manager API for Android and Authentication Services for iOS. This library allows you to manage passwords, passkeys, and platform-specific sign-in methods (Google Sign-In on Android, Apple Sign In on iOS) in your React Native applications.

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Platform Support​

  • ✅ Android: Full implementation with Credential Manager API (Android 4.4+ / API 19+)
  • ✅ iOS: Full implementation with Authentication Services (iOS 16.0+)

Android Feature Availability by API Level​

The library supports different features depending on the Android API level:

Android 4.4 (API 19) and Higher​

  • ✅ Traditional Username/Password Storage: Store and retrieve traditional credentials
  • ✅ Federated Sign-in Support: Integration with platform sign-in methods (e.g., Sign‑in with Google)
  • ✅ Basic Credential Management: Core credential storage and retrieval functionality

Android 9 (API 28) and Higher​

  • ✅ Full Passkey Support: Complete FIDO2/WebAuthn implementation for passwordless authentication
  • ✅ Biometric Authentication: Enhanced security with device biometric verification
  • ✅ Advanced Credential Options: Extended credential management capabilities

Platform-Specific Features​

FeatureAndroidiOS
Passkeys✅ Credential Manager API✅ Authentication Services
AutoFill Password Support✅ Credential Manager API✅ Authentication Services
Manual Password Storage✅ Credential Manager API❌ Not supported (iOS limitation)
Third-party Sign In✅ Google Sign In✅ Apple Sign In

Features​

  • ✨ Passkey Authentication: Implement secure passwordless authentication across both platforms
  • 🔐 Password Credential Management: Leverage platform password managers for secure sign-in
  • 📱 Platform Sign-In Integration: Google Sign-In on Android, Apple Sign In on iOS
  • 🔄 Cross-Platform Compatibility: Unified API that handles platform differences automatically
  • 📋 Type-Safe Implementation: Full TypeScript support with comprehensive type definitions

Use Cases​

  • Modern authentication solutions for React Native apps
  • Passwordless login with biometric verification
  • Cross-platform authentication with a single codebase
  • Seamless integration with platform authentication standards
  • Migration from password-based to passkey-based authentication

Learning Resources​

For more detailed information about the underlying APIs, refer to:

Roadmap​

  • Old Architecture Support ✅
  • iOS Support using Authentication Services ✅
  • Additional Authentication Methods
  • Comprehensive Documentation

Contributing​

See the contributing guide to learn how to contribute to the repository and the development workflow.

License​

MIT