OpenID Connect SDK (client and server) for Go by zitadel
Easy to use OpenID Connect client and server library written for Go and certified by the OpenID Foundation
About OpenID Connect SDK (client and server) for Go
From the project's README at github.com/zitadel/oidc. Lightly cleaned for readability; for the full source see the upstream repo.
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This project is an easy-to-use client (RP) and server (OP) implementation for the (OpenID Connect) standard written for .
Health score breakdown
6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
Adoption signals
Real-world usage data, pulled from each registry. The bigger the numbers, the more battle-tested the project.
| Signal | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 1.8k | github.com/zitadel/oidc |
| GitHub forks | 209 | github.com/zitadel/oidc |
Release & maintenance
Is this project actively maintained, or about to die? Check the recency of last commit and last release.
| Project age | 6.5 years | since Nov 2019 |
| Last commit | 2 days ago | May 5, 2026 |
| Releases shipped | 242 | last: 17 days ago |
| Security policy | SECURITY.md | declared by maintainers |
Self-hosting cost across providers
Detected requirements: 4GB RAM, 40GB disk minimum. Cheapest plan per provider that meets the requirement.
| Provider | Plan | Specs | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hetzner | CAX11 | 2c · 4GB · 40GB | $4.13 USD | Deploy → |
| vultr | VC2 | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5 USD | Deploy → |
| linode | Nanode 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5.12 USD | Deploy → |
| digitalocean | Basic Regular 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $6 USD | Deploy → |
What people say on Hacker News
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Data last refreshed May 7, 2026.
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