Login Plugin

org.opencast.paella.loginPlugin

This plugin adds a login button in the player interface that allows users to authenticate and access additional features and personalized content.

The plugin is only available when using the Opencast Paella Player and is automatically shown to anonymous (non-authenticated) users.

Exported as OpencastLoginPlugin.

Configuration

You need to enable the org.opencast.paella.loginPlugin plugin.

{
    "org.opencast.paella.loginPlugin": {
        "enabled": true
    }
}

Configuration parameters

• enabled: Enables or disables the plugin.
  • Valid values: true / false

Behavior

The plugin has the following behavior:

1. Visibility: Only shown to anonymous (non-authenticated) users
2. Automatic hiding: The button automatically disappears once the user is logged in

Functionality

When clicked, the button triggers the Opencast authentication process, allowing users to:

• Access personalized content
• View additional features available to authenticated users
• Gain access permissions based on their user role

Icon customization:

• Icon names:
  • buttonIcon