emdash-cms/emdash

The mandatory passkey requirement for EmDash's initial setup is a critical adoption blocker, particularly for local and self-hosted development environments. While passkeys offer enhanced security, their exclusive enforcement creates significant friction, as users encounter compatibility issues across various operating systems (e.g., Linux, iOS) and development setups. The strong community consensus for alternative authentication methods (email + password, TOTP) underscores the market's demand for flexibility and practicality over rigid security defaults. This issue directly impacts EmDash's positioning as an accessible WordPress successor, as it alienates developers unable to complete basic setup, hindering evaluation and broader deployment.