HEX-IAM GitHub v0.1.0 initial release – High-performance IAM with sub-millisecond authorization

Summary: HEX IAM provides authorization in about 1 microsecond by embedding policies in JWT tokens, eliminating database lookups. It supports OAuth 2.0/OIDC, multi-tenancy with PostgreSQL RLS, and asynchronous audit logging, designed for fast, scalable identity and access management.

What it does

It performs O(1) authorization checks using policy-embedded JWTs with bitwise operations, offers a full OAuth 2.0/OIDC provider, and includes a REST API, React admin portal, and Docker deployment.

Who it's for

Ideal for SaaS platforms, microservices, and teams seeking data ownership and avoiding vendor lock-in.

Why it matters

It solves the latency and cost issues of traditional IAM by removing database queries on authorization, enabling sub-millisecond performance.