paperstack v1.0.25

Developer's Note

This package is for generating OTP with the provider handling the validity and storage of the OTP. This is developed as for a study with the use of QR code with OTPs for improved security. For any questions and suggestions feel free to send an email to alidejandoandrada@gmail.com.

Getting Started

Installation of the Package

npm install paperstack

or

yarn add paperstack

CDN

Not yet implemented

Usage

const paperstack = require('paperstack')
#or
import paperstack from 'paperstack' //Using ES6

Initialization

An account is needed to be able to use this package (Don't worry, this package is free and no costs are expected down the line). Avoid storing your credentials directly in variable. We recommend storing them in the ENV and access them through process.ENV.variable_name. Sign up here. Create a separate file to for the package initialization and call init().

const paperstack = require('paperstack')

const client = new paperstack(email, password, clientSecret, clientID)
client.init()
module.exports = client

Schema 1

A simple OTP schema with the OTP in QR option. Generates raw OTP which can be accessed in the object. | Parameter | Type | Required | Default Value | Description | | ----------- | ----------- | ----------- | ----------- | ----------- | |uniqueId|string|true||A unique ID which will be used later as reference for verification of OTP|

This will return an object containing the OTP and a base64 string that can be rendered to an image which contains the raw OTP.

client.verifyOTP(id, otp)

OTP verification

OTP verification. Returns a bool. This can be used with either of the 2 schemas

const QR = client.upsertUser(uniqueID)

Schema 2

OTP schema where the user can generate OTP for himself/herself when logging in.

Create OTP Generator Generator is valid for a limited amount of time generation can only be allowed by the developer(Ideally called upon login attempt).

Creates an OTP generator. Returns a link that is valid within the Expiry's duration. It is advised for the user to save the QR code instead of the link.

client.createOTPGenerator(id, expiry)

Allow OTP generation of valid generator

Allows the valid generator to generate OTPs using the generator link. Valid for only 5 minutes

client.allowGenerateOTP(id)

Check user status using ID

Returns an object contaning the current status and details linked to an ID.

client.checkUserStatus(id)

Read more about the documentation at Paperstack documentation