authintermediate⏱ 30 min setup
Lucia Auth
Simple, lightweight authentication library. Full control, no vendor lock-in.
Plain language
What is it?
A lightweight login library that gives you full control over how authentication works in your app. No third-party services involved.
Why use it at a hackathon?
If you need custom login behavior, care about data privacy, or can't use third-party auth services, Lucia lets you build exactly what you need.
Common use
Privacy-sensitive apps, tools where you control all user data, justice or advocacy platforms with specific compliance needs.
Tags
lightweightsessionsflexible
At a glance
Setup time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: intermediate
Skill: Intermediate. Requires understanding of how sessions and cookies work. Good documentation but not plug-and-play.
Impact context
Challenge domains
Justice & RightsCivic TechEconomic Equity
SDGs
Peace & JusticeReduced InequalitiesDecent Work
Related components
Building with Lucia Auth?
Add it to your hackathon session workspace.