SSO/SAML Avatar Sync #2978

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OVERLORD · 2026-02-05T05:55:45+03:00

OVERLORD commented

2026-02-05 05:55:45 +03:00

Originally created by @BloodyIron on GitHub (Aug 18, 2022).

Describe the feature you'd like

LDAP has Avatar sync, and that's nice. But I'm not seeing that as a thing for SSO/SAML for Bookstack, but I believe it is technically possible. Can we please get Bookstack SSO/SAML to support Avatar sync from the IdP? I think it would be appreciated by users.

Describe the benefits this would bring to existing BookStack users

A consistent experience for rapidly identifying authors based on the avatar they use. With the LDAP method this is possible (Bookstack) but the SSO/SAML documentation page doesn't mention Avatar sync. When many staff members switch between tools, they often notice the avatars people use, and can recognise that avatar more rapidly than the name, giving context to the author. It also adds a positive effect to pride in staff.

Can the goal of this request already be achieved via other means?

Well right now I am aiming to use LDAP to achieve this, but SSO/SAML being able to do this would make authentication likely more convenient.

Have you searched for an existing open/closed issue?

I have searched for existing issues and none cover my fundemental request

How long have you been using BookStack?

0 to 6 months

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No response

Originally created by @BloodyIron on GitHub (Aug 18, 2022). ### Describe the feature you'd like LDAP has Avatar sync, and that's nice. But I'm not seeing that as a thing for SSO/SAML for Bookstack, but I believe it is technically possible. Can we please get Bookstack SSO/SAML to support Avatar sync from the IdP? I think it would be appreciated by users. ### Describe the benefits this would bring to existing BookStack users A consistent experience for rapidly identifying authors based on the avatar they use. With the LDAP method this is possible (Bookstack) but the SSO/SAML documentation page doesn't mention Avatar sync. When many staff members switch between tools, they often notice the avatars people use, and can recognise that avatar more rapidly than the name, giving context to the author. It also adds a positive effect to pride in staff. ### Can the goal of this request already be achieved via other means? Well right now I am aiming to use LDAP to achieve this, but SSO/SAML being able to do this would make authentication likely more convenient. ### Have you searched for an existing open/closed issue? - [X] I have searched for existing issues and none cover my fundemental request ### How long have you been using BookStack? 0 to 6 months ### Additional context _No response_

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Reference: starred/BookStack#2978