Update Cloud PDP documentation and clarify capabilities #595
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- Added a new document detailing Cloud PDP capabilities, including supported policy models and permission evaluation types.
- Updated existing documentation to reference the new Cloud PDP capabilities page and clarify that ABAC is not supported on the Cloud PDP.
- Improved consistency in terminology and formatting across various documents related to Cloud PDP and local PDP usage.
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- Added a new document detailing Cloud PDP capabilities, including supported policy models and permission evaluation types. - Updated existing documentation to reference the new Cloud PDP capabilities page and clarify that ABAC is not supported on the Cloud PDP. - Improved consistency in terminology and formatting across various documents related to Cloud PDP and local PDP usage.
- Included a new section on Cloud PDP capabilities in the sidebar for easier navigation. - Updated the Cloud PDP documentation to clarify unsupported features, specifically ABAC, and emphasized the differences between Cloud and container PDPs. - Improved consistency in terminology and formatting across related documents.
- Introduced clear definitions and distinctions between Managed Cloud PDP and Edge PDP deployment types. - Updated sections to emphasize the benefits of Edge PDP for latency-sensitive and advanced scenarios. - Revised documentation to reflect terminology changes, including the use of "Edge PDP" for self-hosted deployments. - Added guidance for users on when to choose Edge PDP over Managed Cloud PDP, including specific use cases and deployment models.
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Pull request overview
This PR updates documentation about Cloud PDP capabilities and clarifies the differences between managed Cloud PDP and self-hosted container (Edge) PDPs. The primary focus is on improving clarity around ABAC support limitations and introducing consistent terminology.
Key changes:
- Added a new comprehensive documentation page detailing Cloud PDP capabilities, supported policy models (RBAC/ReBAC), and limitations (ABAC not supported)
- Updated references throughout existing documentation to clarify that ABAC requires a container PDP deployment
- Introduced consistent terminology: "Cloud PDP" for managed service and "Edge PDP" for self-hosted containers
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| File | Description |
|---|---|
| sidebars.js | Added new Cloud PDP capabilities page to sidebar navigation |
| docs/overview/run-pdp.mdx | Updated Cloud PDP description to clarify production-readiness and ABAC limitations |
| docs/overview/perform-policy-check-with-cloud-pdp.mdx | Added info box explaining Cloud PDP characteristics and when to use Edge PDP instead |
| docs/integrations/permit-mcp/overview.mdx | Clarified reasoning for using local PDP over Cloud PDP |
| docs/integrations/gateways/aws-api-gateway.mdx | Updated Cloud PDP references with capability details and ABAC limitations |
| docs/integrations/feature-flagging/casl.mdx | Fixed warning about Cloud PDP ABAC support to include ReBAC as supported |
| docs/how-to/deploy/overview.mdx | Introduced Edge PDP terminology and updated deployment recommendations |
| docs/getting-started/_quickstart-parts/_quickstart_intro.mdx | Updated Cloud PDP description to reflect production-readiness and policy support |
| docs/concepts/pdp/overview.mdx | Major reorganization introducing Cloud vs Edge PDP terminology with detailed comparisons |
| docs/concepts/pdp/cloud-pdp-capabilities.mdx | New comprehensive page documenting Cloud PDP features, limitations, and comparison table |
| docs/ai-security/integrations/openai-prompt-filtering.mdx | Minor wording update for Cloud PDP reference |
| docs/ai-security/integrations/langflow.mdx | Updated Cloud PDP tip to reference new capabilities page |
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