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Trentyx@local:~/dev-utilities/jwt-decoder $ run jwt-decoder_

Decode JSON Web Tokens live in your browser. Inspect header algorithms, payload claims, human-readable expiration dates, and verify HMAC signatures. 100% browser-based.

jwt-token.raw
● Header ● Payload ● Signature
Waiting for token input…
header.json
/* Decoded header JSON will appear here */
payload.json
/* Decoded payload JSON will appear here */
signature.hs256
/* Raw signature hash string */
Verify HMAC Signature (HS256/HS384/HS512)

What is a JSON Web Token (JWT)?

JSON Web Token (JWT) is an open, RFC 7519 industry standard for securely transmitting information between parties as a compact JSON object. JWTs are digitally signed and commonly used in modern web applications, microservices, and OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect authentication flows to convey user identity and permissions.

Understanding JWT Structure: Header, Payload & Signature

A JWT string consists of three distinct parts separated by dots (.):
1. Header: Specifies the signing algorithm (e.g., HS256, RS256) and token type (JWT).
2. Payload: Contains the claims (user data, expiration timestamp exp, issued at iat, issuer iss).
3. Signature: Ensures the message wasn't tampered with along the way.

Why Client-Side Decoding Matters for Security

Authentication tokens frequently contain sensitive user IDs, roles, email addresses, and session scopes. Sending live tokens to a third-party server to decode them creates a severe security risk of credential interception. TrenTyx performs 100% of its Base64URL decoding locally inside your browser using standard JavaScript APIs, ensuring zero external network transmissions.