import { ContextAwareInterface, IdentityInterface, Request } from "@pristine-ts/common";
/**
 * The Authenticator Interface defines what an authenticator should implement.
 * It extends the ContextAwareInterface.
 */
export interface AuthenticatorInterface extends ContextAwareInterface {
    /**
     * Authenticates the request by providing the identity making the request if it exists.
     * @param request The request to authenticate.
     * @returns {IdentityInterface | undefined} The Identity making the request if it exists
     */
    authenticate(request: Request): Promise<IdentityInterface | undefined>;
}