Seamless Single Sign-On (SSO) for React Apps using GitHub Authentication (Sample Code)

This repository showcases a sample implementation of Single Sign-On (SSO) with GitHub authentication for React applications. It demonstrates the essential components for integrating SSO functionality using a backend server and GitHub's OAuth flow.

Why SSO with GitHub?

• Simplified Login: Streamline the user login process, eliminating separate account creation within your application.
• Enhanced Security: Leverage GitHub's robust security measures to reduce the risk of unauthorized access.
• Improved User Experience: Offer a familiar and convenient login option for users who already have a GitHub account.

This Repository Provides:

• Sample React Frontend: Demonstrates integrating GitHub login button and handling redirect logic.
• Python Backend Server: Illustrates backend handling of authorization code exchange and user data retrieval from GitHub API.
• Clear Code Structure: Easy-to-follow code examples for both frontend and backend.

Getting Started (Frontend):

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/sr-ssh/sso-react-with-github.git

2. Install Dependencies:

   cd login
   yarn

3. Configure GitHub App:

   • Create a GitHub application: https://docs.github.com/en/apps/oauth-apps/building-oauth-apps/creating-an-oauth-app.
   • Note down the client_id and client_secret.
   • Set the redirect_uri to your application's URL (e.g., http://localhost:3000/callback).

4. Run the Application:

   yarn dev
   

Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser to see the sample login page.

Getting Started (Backend):

1. Follow Frontend Setup Steps (1-3).
2. Run the Backend Server :

   cd server
   pip3 install fastapi
   pip3 install uvicorn
   pip3 install requests
   python3 server.py