Show HN: Approve Sudo with Android Biometrics

Category: security

Tags: biometric-authentication, android, kde, sudo, security

Score: 7.3/10 (Innovation: 8, Technical: 8, Documentation: 9, Utility: 4)

This project lets you approve kdesu root commands using Android biometric authentication via a signed request from your phone. It combines Android Keystore, TLS, and KDE integration to provide a hardware-backed approval mechanism, though it's experimental and limited to specific devices and setups.

Target audience: Linux desktop users, security enthusiasts, system administrators

Repository: https://github.com/hparadiz/kdesu-android-biometric-auth · Python · MIT · 4 stars

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