** What value does this module/package add to GovCMS?
This module provides an alternative way for Drupal users to authenticate against a SAML Identity Provider. It is different to the SimpleSAMLphp Authentication contrib that is already in GovCMS because it does not rely on the simplesamlphp/simplesamlphp library, which was blocking D11 compatibility.
https://www.drupal.org/project/samlauth
** Is the module Drupal 11 compatible?
Yes
** Please provide a brief outline of what this module does.
See above.
** Who does this module benefit:
[x] end users
[ ] content editors
[x] site builders
[ ] themers
[x] developers
- End Users: SSO login via SAML authentication.
- Site Builders/Developers: SAML configuration all from within Drupal admin.
** How could you provide/replicate the functionality of this module using alternative methods, eg in your theme?
Not possible in GovCMS.
** If this module styles or alters HTML or JavaScript output, can the functionality be provided via the theme? What alternatives have you considered.
Not applicable.
** What is the maintenance and support status of the module. Describe the issue queue activity.
Active
- Covered by Drupal Security Advisory Policy
- 8.x-3.13 released in December 2025
- 8.x-3.x-dev last updated May 2026
- Issues: ~ 71 / 291
- Bugs: ~ 10 / 96
** What permissions are needed to utilise the module (and are any new permissions provided by the module)?
2 new permissions:
- 'View service provider metadata'
- 'Configure SAML authentication'
** Does the module modify the database structure and/or store additional metadata on nodes or other entities? If so, why? What are the risks for future updates?
Provides a sub-module to map custom SAML SSO attributes to user fields. There is no risk for future updates.
** Is the module designed to capture anonymous user data?
No.
** Is the output of the module typically fully cacheable? Would the inclusion of this module potentially render pages uncacheable.
Module has not output. It does not render pages uncacheable.
** What is your assessment of the quality of this module, the contribution history of the module's maintainers, and the uptake of the module within the Drupal community?
- Easy to configure
- Currently supported and maintained by roderik@Wyz
- Past development supported by NBCUniversial and Acquia
** Additional information
Migration from simpleSAMLphp Authentication contrib via Drush commands - https://www.drupal.org/project/samlauth/issues/3532188
** What value does this module/package add to GovCMS?
This module provides an alternative way for Drupal users to authenticate against a SAML Identity Provider. It is different to the
SimpleSAMLphp Authenticationcontrib that is already in GovCMS because it does not rely on thesimplesamlphp/simplesamlphplibrary, which was blocking D11 compatibility.https://www.drupal.org/project/samlauth
** Is the module Drupal 11 compatible?
Yes
** Please provide a brief outline of what this module does.
See above.
** Who does this module benefit:
[x] end users
[ ] content editors
[x] site builders
[ ] themers
[x] developers
** How could you provide/replicate the functionality of this module using alternative methods, eg in your theme?
Not possible in GovCMS.
** If this module styles or alters HTML or JavaScript output, can the functionality be provided via the theme? What alternatives have you considered.
Not applicable.
** What is the maintenance and support status of the module. Describe the issue queue activity.
Active
** What permissions are needed to utilise the module (and are any new permissions provided by the module)?
2 new permissions:
** Does the module modify the database structure and/or store additional metadata on nodes or other entities? If so, why? What are the risks for future updates?
Provides a sub-module to map custom SAML SSO attributes to user fields. There is no risk for future updates.
** Is the module designed to capture anonymous user data?
No.
** Is the output of the module typically fully cacheable? Would the inclusion of this module potentially render pages uncacheable.
Module has not output. It does not render pages uncacheable.
** What is your assessment of the quality of this module, the contribution history of the module's maintainers, and the uptake of the module within the Drupal community?
** Additional information
Migration from
simpleSAMLphp Authenticationcontrib via Drush commands - https://www.drupal.org/project/samlauth/issues/3532188