Using Dex as an OIDC Provider for Pangolin
A straightforward guide to configuring Dex as an OIDC provider for Pangolin using Traefik, including working Dex configuration, dynamic_config.yml setup, and the required Pangolin claim mappings.
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Pushover is shifting its API limits from per-application to per-account, prompting a reassessment of notification setups.
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