Introduction

Integrations

Introduction

This guide covers how to integrate your applications with Keycloak instances managed by Skycloak. While Skycloak handles the infrastructure and management of your Keycloak clusters, you’ll use standard Keycloak integration patterns to connect your applications.

Integration Methods

Standard Protocols

OpenID Connect (OIDC) - Recommended for most web and mobile applications
SAML 2.0 - For enterprise applications requiring SAML support
OAuth 2.0 - For API authorization
WebAuthn - For passwordless authentication

Official Keycloak Adapters

Keycloak Node.js Adapter
Keycloak Spring Boot Adapter
Keycloak JavaScript Adapter
Other official adapters

Alternative Approaches

Generic OpenID Connect libraries
Custom implementations using Keycloak REST APIs
Third-party OAuth 2.0/OIDC libraries

Frameworks

Server-Side

Node.js/Express
Spring Boot
Django
Laravel
.NET Core

Frontend

React
Angular
Vue.js
Next.js
Plain JavaScript

Mobile

Android (using AppAuth)
iOS (using AppAuth)
React Native
Flutter

Common Patterns

Web Applications

Browser-based authentication
Backend-for-frontend pattern
Direct grant access
Service accounts

API Security

Bearer token authentication
Introspection endpoint
User-managed access (UMA)
Resource-based authorization

Enterprise Patterns

Single Sign-On (SSO)
Identity brokering
Token exchange
Client-to-client communication

Best Practices

Security

Always use HTTPS
Implement PKCE for public clients
Secure token storage
Regular security updates
Proper scope usage

Performance

Token caching
Minimizing token size
Efficient role checking
Proper session management

Development

Use official adapters when available
Implement proper error handling
Follow OAuth 2.0 best practices
Test with multiple token types

Getting Started

Get your Keycloak connection details from Skycloak dashboard
Choose the appropriate adapter or library for your platform
Configure your client in Keycloak
Implement the authentication flow
Test the integration

Node.js