dotnetopenauth.net

DotNetOpenAuth (dotnetopenauth.net)

Overview

• DotNetOpenAuth is an open-source library for the .NET Framework that implements OpenID and OAuth, with support for related extensions such as Simple Registration, Attribute Exchange, and PAPE. It also includes an InfoCard selector and provider/relying party samples. The project has been described as the library behind OSIS OpenID interop testing and as a mature, feature-rich authentication/authorization toolkit for ASP.NET and non-ASP.NET contexts. (dotnetopenauth.net)

origins and naming

• The project originated as DotNetOpenId (older versions) and was later renamed DotNetOpenAuth to reflect its broader scope beyond OpenID, incorporating OAuth as well. The 3.0 release marked this broader scope and rebranding. (blog.nerdbank.net)

primary maintainers and affiliations

• The principal maintainer historically cited in community materials is Andrew Arnott, who has authored or led multiple releases and contributed to the project’s development. The project has also received contributions from Microsoft and other community contributors over time. The DotNetFoundation/Open-Source ecosystem has been associated with its hosting and governance, including status pages and archival references. (blog.nerdbank.net)

current status and hosting

• The DotNetOpenAuth project has been described as archived/read-only in official references, with the primary project site directing users to source code downloads and documentation. The official site remains the primary landing page for downloads, samples, and documentation, with links to source repositories. (old.dotnetfoundation.org)

notable context

• The library has had a long history in the .NET community, including integration into Visual Studio 2012 templates and ongoing references in technical literature, books, and tutorials that discuss implementing OpenID and OAuth flows in .NET applications. (blog.nerdbank.net)

If you need, I can extract exact historical release dates (e.g., DotNetOpenAuth 3.0 release in 2009) or provide a brief timeline of major milestones with precise dates.