diff --git a/INTENT.md b/INTENT.md index 08e9b8d..d742851 100644 --- a/INTENT.md +++ b/INTENT.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ ## Purpose -This repository exists to provide a **lightweight, profile-conformant identity and access management (IAM) system** for the NetKingdom ecosystem. +This repository exists to provide a **lightweight, profile-conformant identity and access management (IAM) system**. It ensures that applications can rely on a **stable, versioned authentication contract** independent of the underlying IAM implementation. @@ -10,11 +10,11 @@ It ensures that applications can rely on a **stable, versioned authentication co ## Primary Utility -The repository provides an implementation of the **NetKingdom IAM Profile** that: +The repository provides an implementation of a **versioned IAM profile** that: * Delivers OIDC/PKCE-based authentication with strong security constraints * Normalizes identity data across heterogeneous backend systems -* Enforces strict adherence to a defined IAM contract +* Enforces strict adherence to the defined IAM contract * Enables seamless migration between lightweight and expanded IAM modes It transforms IAM from a system dependency into a **replaceable, contract-driven capability**. @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ It transforms IAM from a system dependency into a **replaceable, contract-driven ## Intended Users -* Application developers integrating against the NetKingdom IAM Profile +* Application developers integrating against the IAM profile * Infrastructure operators (`adm`) deploying IAM in constrained environments * Automation systems (`atm`) managing identity, migration, and validation workflows * LLM agents (`agt`) interacting with authenticated services @@ -32,14 +32,14 @@ It transforms IAM from a system dependency into a **replaceable, contract-driven ## Strategic Role in the System -This repository serves as the **lightweight IAM layer** within NetKingdom: +This repository serves as the **lightweight IAM layer**: -* It provides a **drop-in alternative to Keycloak** for environments with limited resources +* It provides a **resource-efficient implementation** of the IAM profile for environments with limited resources * It anchors IAM around a **profile contract rather than a specific implementation** * It enables a **two-mode architecture**: - * Lightweight mode (KeyCape) - * Expanded mode (Keycloak) + * Lightweight mode (this implementation) + * Expanded mode (a heavier, full-featured implementation) The profile ensures that both modes are **interchangeable without application changes**. @@ -50,9 +50,9 @@ The profile ensures that both modes are **interchangeable without application ch This repository is **not** intended to: * Become a full-featured, general-purpose IAM platform -* Extend beyond the defined NetKingdom IAM Profile +* Extend beyond the defined IAM profile * Support features that weaken security guarantees (e.g., implicit flow, wildcard redirects) -* Replace or wrap Keycloak in expanded deployments +* Replace or wrap the heavier expanded-mode implementation Its responsibility is limited to **strict, secure, and transparent profile implementation**. @@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ Its responsibility is limited to **strict, secure, and transparent profile imple Unsupported features must fail clearly and predictably * **Replaceability by design** - The system must be swappable with Keycloak without breaking integrations + The system must be swappable with a heavier profile implementation without breaking integrations * **Canonical identity model** Identity data must be normalized and consistent across all backends @@ -81,10 +81,10 @@ Its responsibility is limited to **strict, secure, and transparent profile imple A mature version of this repository should: -* Fully implement and enforce the **NetKingdom IAM Profile** with zero ambiguity +* Fully implement and enforce the **IAM profile** with zero ambiguity * Provide **complete migration pathways** between lightweight and expanded modes * Offer **deterministic and testable behavior** across all supported scenarios -* Act as a **reference implementation** of the IAM Profile +* Act as a **reference implementation** of the IAM profile * Enable IAM deployments that are **minimal, secure, and operationally efficient** --- @@ -94,5 +94,3 @@ A mature version of this repository should: Changes to this file represent a **deliberate shift in the IAM contract, scope, or architectural role** of this repository. Such changes must be made with explicit intent, as they directly affect all dependent applications. - -