JWT Decoder & Encoder - Token Authentication for AI Agents

Free online JWT tool to decode, encode, and verify JSON Web Tokens. Perfect for AI agents, authentication systems, and developer workflows. All processing happens client-side - your tokens never leave your browser.

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JWT Code Examples for AI Agents

Learn how to implement JWT authentication in your AI agents, APIs, and applications. Code examples for JavaScript, Python, Java, and Go.

const jwt = require('jsonwebtoken');

// Sign a token
const token = jwt.sign({ 
  userId: '12345',
  username: 'john_doe'
}, 'your-secret-key', { expiresIn: '1h' });

// Verify a token
jwt.verify(token, 'your-secret-key', (err, decoded) => {
  if (err) {
    console.error('Invalid token');
    return;
  }
  console.log(decoded);
});

// Decode without verification
const decoded = jwt.decode(token);
import jwt
from datetime import datetime, timedelta

# Sign a token
token = jwt.encode({
    'user_id': '12345',
    'username': 'john_doe',
    'exp': datetime.utcnow() + timedelta(hours=1)
}, 'your-secret-key', algorithm='HS256')

# Verify a token
try:
    decoded = jwt.decode(token, 'your-secret-key', algorithms=['HS256'])
    print(decoded)
except jwt.InvalidTokenError:
    print('Invalid token')

# Decode without verification
decoded = jwt.decode(token, options={"verify_signature": False})
import io.jsonwebtoken.*;
import java.util.Date;

// Sign a token
String token = Jwts.builder()
    .setSubject("12345")
    .claim("username", "john_doe")
    .setExpiration(new Date(System.currentTimeMillis() + 3600000))
    .signWith(SignatureAlgorithm.HS256, "your-secret-key")
    .compact();

// Verify a token
try {
    Claims claims = Jwts.parser()
        .setSigningKey("your-secret-key")
        .parseClaimsJws(token)
        .getBody();
    System.out.println(claims);
} catch (JwtException e) {
    System.err.println("Invalid token");
}
import (
    "github.com/golang-jwt/jwt/v5"
    "time"
)

// Sign a token
token := jwt.NewWithClaims(jwt.SigningMethodHS256, jwt.MapClaims{
    "user_id":  "12345",
    "username": "john_doe",
    "exp":      time.Now().Add(time.Hour).Unix(),
})

signedToken, _ := token.SignedString([]byte("your-secret-key"))

// Verify a token
parsedToken, err := jwt.Parse(signedToken, func(token *jwt.Token) (interface{}, error) {
    return []byte("your-secret-key"), nil
})

if claims, ok := parsedToken.Claims.(jwt.MapClaims); ok && parsedToken.Valid {
    fmt.Println(claims)
}
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JWT Security for AI Agents & APIs

Keep your AI agents and authentication systems secure with these essential JWT security guidelines.

🔐

Use Strong Secret Keys

Always use long, random secret keys. For HS256, use at least 32 characters.

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Set Expiration Times

Always include the 'exp' claim to limit token validity period.

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Use HTTPS

Always transmit tokens over HTTPS to prevent interception.

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Store Tokens Securely

Use HttpOnly, Secure cookies or secure storage mechanisms.

🔑

Prefer Asymmetric Signing

Use RS256 or ES256 for better security with public/private key pairs.

⚠️

Validate All Claims

Always validate issuer, audience, and other critical claims.

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FAQ

JSON Web Token (JWT) is an open standard (RFC 7519) that defines a compact and self-contained way for securely transmitting information between parties as a JSON object. This information can be verified and trusted because it is digitally signed.

A JWT token consists of three parts separated by dots: Header (contains algorithm and token type), Payload (contains claims/data), and Signature (used to verify the token). The signature is created by encoding the header and payload and signing them with a secret key.

JWT can be secure if implemented correctly. Key security practices include using strong secret keys, setting proper expiration times, transmitting tokens over HTTPS, and validating all claims. Always use asymmetric algorithms like RS256 for enhanced security.

Yes! The header and payload parts of a JWT are Base64URL encoded, not encrypted. Anyone can decode them. However, you need the secret key to verify the signature and ensure the token hasn't been tampered with.