We are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated release of
Ory Kratos v1.0, our powerful Identity, User
Management and Authentication system! With this major update, Ory Kratos brings
a lot of enhancements and fixes that greatly improve the user experience and
overall performance.
Ory Kratos has graduated to a 1.0 release!
Several compelling reasons led us to label Ory Kratos as a major release.
Firstly, we've maintained stability within the Kratos APIs for two years,
demonstrating their robustness and reliability. This absence of breaking changes
indicates that developers can trust the stability of our APIs when integrating
them into their applications.
Secondly, Ory Kratos has processed over 100 million API requests daily and about
100 million Docker Pulls. Furthermore, it has been in production use within our
Ory Network for over a year, proving its robustness, scalability and performance
under real-world conditions. Such widespread adoption and usage give us the
confidence to declare Ory Kratos as a mature and reliable solution.
Additionally, we are proud to have gained the trust of prominent adopters such
as Back Market, Fandom, and OVHcloud. Their validation of Ory Kratos showcases
its effectiveness and reliability in handling complex authentication
requirements.
Guaranteed Backwards Compatibility:
Starting from version 1.0, we assure you that the Ory Kratos APIs will be
backwards compatible within the v1 series. This commitment ensures that your
integration efforts remain intact as you leverage the power of Ory Kratos.
Exciting New Features in Ory Kratos 1.0:
While maintaining our focus on stability, robustness, and performance, resulting
in faster response times and improved overall efficiency, we are pleased to
introduce some remarkable new features in Ory Kratos 1.0. Let's take a look at
the highlights:
- Support for social login and single-sign-on via OpenID connect in native
apps, using the native flows APIs
- Sending emails via HTTP: We have introduced support for sending emails via
HTTP, which can be seamlessly integrated with CRM systems for enhanced
communication and customer relationship management.
- Compatibility with Ory Hydra v2.2.0: Ory Kratos v1.0 is fully compatible
with Ory Hydra v2.2.0, offering a seamless integration experience between the
two platforms.
- Multi-Region Support (Ory Network): Ory Kratos now supports multi-region
deployments within the Ory Network, enabling businesses to seamlessly serve
users across different geographic locations.
- Improved export: Support exporting of all credential types, so it's now
possible to export all credential types (including passwords).
- Lark social sign in provider: Ory Kratos now includes support for the Lark
provider, expanding the range of identity providers compatible with the
system.
- Improved session management: We have introduced the "provider ID"
parameter to the Kratos session, allowing for more granular control over
session data and management.
- Distroless Images: We have introduced distroless images for Ory Kratos,
reducing image size and improving deployment speed and resource utilization.
Improvement and fixes
- Enhanced OIDC flows: Ory Kratos now includes the ability to forward prompt
upstream parameters during the OIDC flow, enhancing flexibility and
customization options for developers.
- Logout Flow Enhancement: Ory Kratos now supports the
return_to parameter
in the logout flow, allowing for more flexible redirection after a user logs
out.
- Performance and stability: A primary focus of Ory Kratos 1.0 was improving
stability and performance under significant load. Ory Kratos can now handle
hundreds of millions of monthly active users.
- Bug fixes: We have resolved issues related to certain conditions where
users were redirected to incorrect destinations. This fix ensures a smoother
authentication and authorization flow within Ory Kratos.
- Implement crypt(3) hashers: Supporting legacy systems looking to convert
to Ory.
- Metadata Patching Fix: We have addressed an issue that prevented the
patching of metadata even when it was null, ensuring consistent behavior and
flexibility in managing user metadata.
For a complete list of all new features, fixes, and improvements, please refer
to the detailed
changelog.
A Shoutout to the Ory Community
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the vibrant and supportive Ory Community.
Without your constant support, feedback, and contributions, reaching this
significant milestone would not have been possible. As we continue this journey,
your feedback and suggestions are invaluable to us. Together, we are shaping the
future of identity management and authentication in the digital landscape.
Contributors to this release in alphabetical order:
- borisroman,
CaptainStandby
ci42,
CNLHC,
David-Wobrock,
giautm,
IchordeDionysos,
indietyp,
jossbnd,
kralicky,
misamu
PhakornKiong,
sunakan,
steverusso
Are you passionate about security and want to make a meaningful impact in one of
the biggest open source communities? Join the Ory community and become a part of
the new stack. Together, we are building the next generation of IAM solutions
that empower organizations and individuals to secure their identities
effectively.
Unlock the Power of Ory Kratos 1.0: A Milestone Release for Seamless Identity Management and Authentication
Ory Kratos 1.0 is a major release that marks a significant milestone in our
journey. With a focus on stability, performance, and new features, we are
excited to provide developers with an enhanced experience for managing
identities and authentication. We appreciate your continued support and look
forward to your feedback as we strive to make Ory Kratos even better.
We sincerely hope that you find these new features and improvements in Ory
Kratos 1.0 valuable for your projects. To experience the power of the latest
release, we encourage you to get the latest version of Ory Kratos
here or leverage Kratos in our
Ory Network—the easiest, simplest, and most
cost-effective way to run Ory.
For organizations seeking to upgrade their self-hosted solution, we offer
dedicated support services to ensure a smooth transition. Our team is ready to
assist you throughout the migration process, ensuring uninterrupted access to
the latest features and improvements. Additionally, we provide various
support plans specifically tailored for
self-hosting organizations. These plans offer comprehensive assistance and
guidance to optimize your Ory deployments and meet your unique requirements.
Get the latest release of Ory Kratos, or
join Ory Network, explore our
support offerings, and embark on this exciting
journey with us. Let us empower your organization with a robust and feature-rich
authentication system, backed by our unwavering commitment to developer and
customer satisfaction.
Give it a go
Want to check out Ory Kratos yourself? Use these commands to get your Ory Kratos
project running on the Ory Network:
# If you don't have Ory CLI installed yet:
bash <(curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ory/meta/master/install.sh) -b . ory
sudo mv ./ory /usr/local/bin/
# Sign up
ory auth
# Create project
ory create project --name "My first Kratos project"
# Open sign up screen
ory open account-experience registration
# Change the identity model to be username instead of email (ignore the warnings)
ory patch identity-config \
--replace '/identity/default_schema_id="preset://username"' \
--replace '/identity/schemas=[{"id":"preset://username","url":"preset://username"}]' \
--format yaml
# Open sign up screen again
ory open account-experience registration
Let's Reach the Magic 10k
On a personal note, we're thrilled to share that Ory Kratos currently boasts
around 9,000 Github stars. We kindly request your support in helping us reach
the magical 10k mark. Head over to our
Github repository, star the project, and be
part of our growing community!
