TickLabVN/biopass

What it solves

Biopass provides a modern, unified biometric login system for Linux, serving as an alternative to Howdy. It addresses the lack of a seamless, multi-modal authentication experience (similar to Windows Hello) by combining face and fingerprint recognition into a single management tool.

How it works

The system allows users to register multiple biometric markers for authentication, which can be processed either sequentially or in parallel. For facial authentication, it utilizes an IR camera and an embedded AI model to perform both recognition and anti-spoofing (preventing unauthorized access via photos or videos). It leverages the EdgeFace model for recognition and YOLO-Face for detection.

Who it’s for

Linux users who want a more secure and convenient way to sign into their systems using biometric hardware rather than relying solely on passwords or command-line tools.

Highlights

• Multi-modal authentication: Supports both face and fingerprint recognition.
• Anti-spoofing: Uses a combination of IR cameras and AI models to prevent spoofing attacks.
• GUI Management: Includes a modern graphical user interface for configuration and user registration, replacing the need for manual command-line setup.
• PAM and Polkit Integration: Integrates with standard Linux authentication frameworks for system sign-in and interactive authentication.