Stellenbeschreibung:

Project Overview:
We need a plugin developed for the open-source software Etherpad that adds password protection functionality to pads.


Problem Statement:
Currently, any pad created in Etherpad can be opened and edited by any user who knows the URL. Collaborative editing of confidential data is only possible by using cryptic pad names, which is insufficient security.


Requirements:
Core Functionality:
• Add optional password protection for pads
• New padlock icon in the toolbar/menu bar that fits seamlessly with Etherpad's existing UI
• Clicking the icon opens a dialog showing the current protection status
• For unprotected pads: prompt for password entry and confirmation
• Include a description field for the pad with configurable default text
• Once protected, users can remove protection or change the password


User Experience:
When accessing a protected pad via the correct URL, users see a dialog with:
• The pad description
• Password input field
Incorrect password denies access
Correct password grants full access to the pad (read and write permissions)
No role-based permission management required - authenticated users have full access


Technical Requirements:
• Compatible with current Etherpad version
• Must follow official Etherpad plugin development guidelines
• Passwords must be stored using current state-of-the-art hashing methods (NO plaintext storage)
• Secure password handling throughout the application


Admin Features:
Admin interface must include a list view of all password-protected pads
Admins should be able to change passwords for any protected pad


UI/UX:
Design should integrate naturally with Etherpad's existing interface
Developer has creative freedom for UI design within Etherpad's design language


Timeline:
Project should be completed as quickly as possible


Deliverables:
• Complete requirements specification with mockups
• Fully developed and tested plugin
• Publication on npmjs as a free, open-source package
• Plugin must be installable via Etherpad's built-in plugin manager


Project Completion Criteria:
The project is considered complete when all mockup-defined requirements are implemented and the plugin can be successfully installed through Etherpad's plugin manager.


Budget:
Please provide fixed-price quotes only. No hourly rates will be considered.