rust-xacml

Implement XACML and RBAC policy-based authorization in Rust.

44|7|Updated Jan 22, 2026
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Skill: rust-xacml
Source: https://github.com/huiali/rust-skills/tree/main/.codex/skills/rust-xacml
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/huiali/rust-skills --skill rust-xacml

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a robust framework for implementing fine-grained access control in Rust applications, ensuring authorization decisions are consistent, explainable, and enforceable across services.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Policy-based Authorization: Define and evaluate access policies using concepts from XACML and RBAC.
  • Flexible Policy Engine: Supports various combining algorithms (DenyOverrides, PermitOverrides, etc.) and rule conditions.
  • RBAC Implementation: Includes a checker for role-based access control with role hierarchy.
  • Policy Caching: Optimizes performance by caching policy evaluation results.
  • Use Case: Securely manage access to resources in a microservices architecture, ensuring that only authenticated users with appropriate roles and permissions can perform specific actions on specific resources.

Quick Start

Use the rust-xacml skill to implement a policy-based authorization system for your Rust application.

Frequently Asked Questions about rust-xacml

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I implement fine-grained access control in a Rust microservices architecture?

RBAC in Rust handles role hierarchy by checking permissions through inherited roles, while fine-grained access control uses policy-based evaluation to enforce specific actions on specific resources based on defined rules and conditions.

How do I set up XACML policy evaluation with combining algorithms in Rust?

Set up XACML policy evaluation by defining rules and selecting combining algorithms like DenyOverrides or PermitOverrides. The engine evaluates these policies against access requests to determine if access is permitted or denied.

Does Rust authorization policy evaluation support caching for high-performance systems?

Yes, Rust policy evaluation supports caching to optimize performance. Caching stores policy evaluation results, reducing the computational overhead of repeated access checks in high-throughput distributed systems.

What is the best way to enforce explainable authorization decisions across distributed Rust services?

The best way to enforce explainable authorization is using a policy engine that implements XACML principles, ensuring that access decisions are consistently evaluated and enforceable across all services in your distributed architecture.

Can I use RBAC and XACML principles together for access control in Rust?

Yes, you can use RBAC and XACML together in Rust. The framework includes a checker for role-based access control with role hierarchy while supporting flexible policy evaluation with various combining algorithms for fine-grained rules.