What libraries and tools are recommended for passkeys?

Vincent Delitz

Vincent

Created: January 8, 2025

Updated: April 24, 2025

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Integrating passkeys requires using reliable libraries and tools for both frontend and backend development. Here are the top recommendations:

recommended libraries tools passkey integration

Frontend Libraries#

  • WebAuthn API (Built-in):

  • @simplewebauthn/browser:

    • A JavaScript library that simplifies WebAuthn interactions in the browser.
    • Features:
      • Abstracts complex WebAuthn API calls.
      • Supports cross-browser compatibility.

Backend Libraries#

  • @simplewebauthn/server (Node.js):

    • A comprehensive library for handling WebAuthn operations on the server side.
    • Features:
      • Credential validation.
      • Securely handling attestation and authentication.
  • Fido2NetLib (.NET):

    • A .NET library for implementing WebAuthn-compliant authentication.
    • Features:
      • Easy integration with .NET-based backends.
      • Support for advanced configurations like attestation.
  • webauthn-server-core (Java):

    • A Java library for building WebAuthn servers.
    • Features:
      • Handles credential registration and authentication.
      • Adheres to WebAuthn specifications.
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Testing Tools#

  • Selenium 4 with Virtual Authenticators: Simulates passkey interactions for automated testing of WebAuthn features.
  • Playwright: A testing tool that supports cross-browser testing for WebAuthn functionalities.

Cross-Platform Support#

Either you build something yourself or use a solution like Corbado Connect that provides SDKs and APIs for seamless passkey integration.

By leveraging these libraries and tools, you can streamline passkey integration, ensuring compatibility, security, and a smooth user experience.

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