Json2Ldap


Json2Ldap is a JSON-to-LDAP gateway software, written in Java and developed by Nimbus Directory Services. It provides a JSON-RPC 2.0 interface for web clients to access one or more LDAP v3 - compatible directories. The Json2Ldap web API supports the standard LDAP directory requests as well as several extended operations and controls.

Background

Json2Ldap was initially conceived as a lightweight JSON alternative to existing XML-based gateways for providing directory service access to web browsers. Its first official release was in May 2010. In May 2011 development of the software was passed to Nimbus Directory Services.

Interface specification

Json2Ldap provides a JSON web interface for establishing LDAP client connections to one or more directory servers.
Client web interface:
Supported standard LDAP directory operations :
Supported extended LDAP operations:
Supported extended LDAP controls:
Non-standard extensions:

Example request message

Example directory search request:

Example response message

Example directory search response:

System requirements

Json2Ldap is distributed as a Java web application archive for deployment in a Java servlet container.