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Copilot AI commented Jul 17, 2025

Thanks for assigning this issue to me. I'm starting to work on it and will keep this PR's description up to date as I form a plan and make progress.

Original issue description:

Sub-task of #84: Security Authentication System

Description

Implement proper biometric authentication using LocalAuthentication framework for Face ID and Touch ID support.

Current State

  • LocalAuthentication framework imported but not used
  • Mock implementation in place
  • No biometric enrollment check
  • Missing fallback mechanisms

Implementation Requirements

  • Create BiometricAuthService with LocalAuthentication
  • Check device biometric capabilities
  • Implement Face ID/Touch ID flows
  • Add passcode fallback
  • Handle biometric changes
  • Store biometric-protected items in Keychain

Technical Implementation

import LocalAuthentication

@MainActor
class BiometricAuthService: ObservableObject {
    private let context = LAContext()
    @Published var isAvailable = false
    @Published var biometryType: LABiometryType = .none
    
    func checkBiometricAvailability() {
        var error: NSError?
        isAvailable = context.canEvaluatePolicy(
            .deviceOwnerAuthenticationWithBiometrics,
            error: &error
        )
        biometryType = context.biometryType
    }
    
    func authenticate(reason: String) async -> Result<Bool, AuthError> {
        do {
            let success = try await context.evaluatePolicy(
                .deviceOwnerAuthenticationWithBiometrics,
                localizedReason: reason
            )
            return .success(success)
        } catch {
            return .failure(mapLAError(error))
        }
    }
}

UI Requirements

  • Biometric prompt with clear reason
  • Settings toggle for biometric auth
  • Enrollment guidance
  • Error state handling

Error Scenarios

  • Biometrics not available
  • Biometrics not enrolled
  • Authentication failed
  • Too many attempts
  • Biometrics changed

Acceptance Criteria

  • Face ID works on supported devices
  • Touch ID works on supported devices
  • Passcode fallback available
  • Settings toggle functional
  • All error states handled

Estimated Effort: 3-4 days

Parent Issue: #84

Fixes #107.


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