Knock is a JSON Web Token authentication solution for Rails APIs, designed to make token-based access simple and idiomatic.
It generates and validates JWTs for API endpoints, working seamlessly with Rails API mode. Installation involves adding the gem, running its generator, and configuring token controllers and secret keys.
Its strengths are simplicity, speed of setup, and Rails integration, while its weaknesses include fewer advanced features compared to devise-jwt. Alternatives include devise-jwt for Devise-based apps or Doorkeeper for OAuth 2 flows.
It generates and validates JWTs for API endpoints, working seamlessly with Rails API mode. Installation involves adding the gem, running its generator, and configuring token controllers and secret keys.
Its strengths are simplicity, speed of setup, and Rails integration, while its weaknesses include fewer advanced features compared to devise-jwt. Alternatives include devise-jwt for Devise-based apps or Doorkeeper for OAuth 2 flows.