Auth0.webAuth() doesn't work during migration from iOS to VisionOS platform

[DanilRostov]

Checklist

• The issue can be reproduced in the Auth0.swift sample app (or N/A).
• I have looked into the Readme, Examples, and FAQ and have not found a suitable solution or answer.
• I have looked into the API documentation and have not found a suitable solution or answer.
• I have searched the issues and have not found a suitable solution or answer.
• I have searched the Auth0 Community forums and have not found a suitable solution or answer.
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Description

Hi Auth0 team. Thank you for the great product! I have iOS application that I'm migration to VisionOS platform. I have auth0 in iOS app and that works just fine. I use webAuth() method and during migration to VisionOS I got the next error: "Module 'Auth0' has no member named 'webAuth'". I discovered the source code a little bit and found the next condition in "Auth0" file that are not passing: #if WEB_AUTH_PLATFORM. That should be the root cause why error occues on compilation stage. I tried to apply the flag "-DWEB_AUTH_PLATFORM" to "Swift Compiler - Custom Flags", but it didn't help. Are there any tweaks that I can apply to my project and make it work? What would be the recomended approach for VisionOS platform?

I would be happy if someone provide any relevant information. Thank you!

Reproduction

1. Create VisionOS application
2. Add Auth0 Swift Package 2.5.0
3. Use webAuth() method
4. Compile the project

Additional context

No response

Auth0.swift version

2.5.0

Platform

iOS

Platform version(s)

17.2

Xcode version

15.1

Package manager

Swift Package Manager

[Widcket]

Hi @DanilRostov, thanks for raising this.

The SDK does not yet support VisionOS. Unfortunately, I don't have any news to share ATM regarding future plans around this.

I discovered the source code a little bit and found the next condition in "Auth0" file that are not passing: #if WEB_AUTH_PLATFORM. That should be the root cause why error occues on compilation stage.

WEB_AUTH_PLATFORM is defined:

• https://github.com/auth0/Auth0.swift/blob/master/Package.swift#L6 for SPM
• https://github.com/auth0/Auth0.swift/blob/master/Auth0.podspec#L49-L55 for Cocoapods

[thefaj]

Very interested in visionOS support as well for our app.
Thank you for prioritizing this (lack of Auth0 support is a blocking issue for us).

[cgcardona]

We're also very interested in VisionOS support. We love Auth0 and are using it for our MacOS and iOS apps! Would love to also use it for VisionOS.

Thanks for all the great work!

[thefaj]

Not sure why Auth0 didn't just update this library as compatible for visionOS way back in June 2023 (maybe there's a staffing issue inside the company?).

Anyway, the library works just fine on visionOS once you update the Swift library to 5.9 and add in visionOS flags in this and the SimpleKeychain repositories. I have a fork that fixes things for the Swift Package Manager. I ignored the Cocoapods or Carthage stuff and got rid of the XCTest targets that aren't necessary.
https://github.com/senstream/Auth0.swift

Note: Just use this as a reference to get things up and running in your project.

[cgcardona]

@thefaj this is great! I'll check out your fork. Thanks!

FWIW I contacted Auth0 on X and asked them to share this thread w/ their engineering team and they said that they would.

[thefaj]

@cgcardona Awesome! And good luck with your visionOS work! 🥽

It looks like Apple WWDR reached out to Auth0 in December to get visionOS support added, but Auth0 marked the request as invalid: #818

[Widcket]

Hi @thefaj,

Not sure why Auth0 didn't just update this library as compatible for visionOS way back in June 2023 (maybe there's a staffing issue inside the company?).

The visionOS SDK only became stable last month with the release of Xcode 15.2. We can't add support for the non-stable SDK of a new Apple platform, as things are bound to change. For example, at first #if os(iOS) evaluated to true on visionOS, then it changed to #if os(xrOS), and now it's #if os(visionOS).

once you update the Swift library to 5.9 and add in visionOS flags

That requires Xcode 15+; but as of today it's still possible to upload to the App Store apps built with Xcode 14. And that will be the case until the last days of April. So we can't drop support for Xcode 14 just yet, as per our support policy.

I ignored the Cocoapods or Carthage stuff and got rid of the XCTest targets that aren't necessary.

We need to ensure to support Carthage and Cocoapods as well, and we can't simply remove the entire test target from Package.swift.

It looks like Apple WWDR reached out to Auth0 in December to get visionOS support added, but Auth0 marked the request as invalid

That issue was created by an anonymous account with no activity and, as such, was not taken seriously.

Thanks for your patience on this.

[thefaj]

@Widcket Thanks for making this a priority.

[NumaNumaNuma]

Hi @Widcket , any update on this?

[kkarimz]

Hello @Widcket , any update on this please or timeline on when it will be supported? Thanks!

[thefaj]

fortunately the sdk is open source, so we’re shipping with my branch on visionOS. The lack of communication from Auth0 is disturbing, however. I’ve filed a complaint against this sdk with Auth0 internal support but of course got no response.

We’re exploring alternatives in case this is a sign that Auth0/Okta as a company is in decline. (Their customer support certainly is non existent.)

[desusai7]

Dear Community,

I'd like to extend my apologies for the recent lack of communication and support regarding our SDK. The SDKs team recently underwent restructuring, which impacted our ability to respond promptly. However, I want to assure you that the new team is actively addressing these issues.

I will personally ensure that clear timelines and updates are provided by the end of next week. Thank you for your patience and valuable feedback.

[brth31]

@thefaj @kkarimz @NumaNumaNuma thank you so much for your patience here! I'm Bharath from the Auth0 product team. In the upcoming weeks, we are planning to address all open issues across our portfolio of SDKs. We also have some exciting new releases coming up this quarter.

We will report back with timelines and updates on this issue by next week :)

[desusai7]

Hi everyone,

We really appreciate your patience. We’ve discussed this internally, and as promised, I’m excited to share information about our timelines. We are planning to release visionOS support by mid-June.

Thank you for your understanding and support!