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Bootstrapping a new app with WorkOS AuthKit: Zero to authenticated in 5 minutes

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Date Published
Author
Maria Paktiti
Word Count
960
Company Posts That Month
14
Language
English
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Summary

WorkOS offers a streamlined approach to setting up authentication in web projects, allowing developers to bootstrap a new project in seconds with a single command: `npx workos@latest`. This command automates the usual processes of installing SDKs, setting environment variables, and configuring middleware, ultimately speeding up the creation of a login page. The CLI installer efficiently detects the project's framework, authenticates the account, configures the dashboard, and installs the appropriate SDK, while also setting up routes and middleware, and validating the integration. WorkOS provides a range of features, such as user management, social login, SSO, and audit logs, without requiring changes to application code, making it a versatile solution for authentication needs. The process is quick, with the initial setup and first successful sign-in achievable in under five minutes, allowing developers to focus more on building their product.

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