Challenge
An AI-powered platform needed to provide seamless single sign-on from its WordPress member portal to multiple connected applications.
Users were frustrated by having to log in to each tool separately, and administrators needed centralized control over which users could access which applications.
Solution
We built a custom WordPress plugin that transforms the site into a complete OIDC Identity Provider.
Users authenticate once on WordPress and can then instantly access any connected application with a single click.
Administrators manage integrations through a familiar WordPress interface and can assign specific applications to individual users.
The solution supports any OIDC-compatible application, making it flexible enough to connect with existing and future tools.
Technical Implementation
- OIDC Identity Provider with auto-discovery endpoints for easy integration with external applications.
- Integration management through a custom post type with auto-generated client credentials.
- Encrypted credential storage using WordPress salts for secure client secret handling.
- User-level access control allows administrators to assign specific integrations per user.
- Default integration assignments for new users to streamline onboarding.
- Shortcode and direct URL support for flexible button placement in themes and page builders.
- Developer-friendly hooks for customizing claims, button output, and user messaging.
- PSR-3 logging with admin interface and automatic cleanup for debugging and auditing.
- 64 integration tests ensuring reliability.
Results
Members now access connected tools with a single click after logging in to WordPress, eliminating separate authentication steps.
The organization has complete control over user access and can add new integrations as its platform grows.