What is Luminary?
Luminary (formerly LDAP User Manager) is a web-based interface designed to make LDAP directory management straightforward and accessible. Instead of wrestling with command-line tools or complex enterprise solutions, you get a clean, modern interface that just works.
Built as a Docker container, Luminary works seamlessly with OpenLDAP and provides everything you need to manage user accounts, groups, and multi-factor authentication without the technical overhead.
Key features
Setup wizard
Automatic LDAP structure creation and initial admin user setup
User management
Create, edit, and delete user accounts with an intuitive interface
Group management
Organise users into groups with flexible membership controls
Self-service
Let users securely manage their own passwords and MFA setup
MFA support
TOTP-based multi-factor authentication with QR code enrolment
Password tools
Built-in password generator and strength indicator
Account requests
Allow users to request accounts via web form
Customisable
Brand the interface with your organisation's logo and styling
Who is Luminary for?
- Small companies that need user management without enterprise complexity
- System administrators who want a straightforward GUI instead of command-line tools
- Teams using OpenLDAP who need an accessible interface for user provisioning
- Organisations implementing MFA who want self-service TOTP enrolment
- Anyone running Docker who wants quick, easy deployment alongside their LDAP server
Why choose Luminary?
Lightweight by design. Luminary doesn't try to be an all-in-one enterprise directory solution. It does one thing well: making LDAP user and group management simple and accessible.
Docker-native. Deploy as a single container alongside your LDAP server. No complex installation, no dependency management, just docker run and go.
Works with your workflow. Integrates seamlessly with tools like openvpn-server-ldap-otp for centralised authentication across your infrastructure.
Open source. MIT licensed, community-driven, and ready for you to customise and extend.
Advanced features
Beyond the basics, Luminary includes powerful features for organisations with more complex requirements:
- ppolicy support - Enforce password policies using OpenLDAP's password policy overlay
- Password complexity rules - Configure minimum length, character requirements, and password history
- Auditing - Track administrative actions and user changes for compliance and security
- Email notifications - Automatically send credentials to new users
- Docker secrets integration - Secure configuration using Docker's secrets mechanism
- Custom branding - Add your organisation's logo and customise the interface styling
All features are configured via environment variables, making deployment and customisation straightforward.
Get started
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