A lightweight library for creating and verifying JSON Web Tokens (JWT) in Deno and browser environments.
djwt is a library for creating, verifying, and decoding JSON Web Tokens (JWT) in Deno and browser environments. It solves the need for a lightweight, standards-compliant JWT implementation that works seamlessly with the Web Crypto API, enabling secure token-based authentication and data transfer in modern JavaScript and TypeScript applications.
Deno developers and frontend developers building web applications that require secure JWT-based authentication, API security, or session management.
Developers choose djwt for its minimal API, strict adherence to JWT RFC standards, and first-class support for Deno and browser environments without external dependencies, making it a reliable and secure choice for JWT operations.
Create and verify JSON Web Tokens (JWT) with Deno or the browser.
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With just three core functions (create, verify, decode), djwt offers a straightforward interface that reduces complexity and error-prone code, as shown in its concise examples.
Adheres strictly to JWT, JWS, and JWA RFCs, ensuring secure and interoperable token handling with built-in validation for standard claims like exp and aud.
Leverages the native Web Crypto API for key generation and signing, eliminating external dependencies and enhancing security in Deno and browser environments.
Supports a wide range of algorithms including HMAC, RSA, and ECDSA (except ES512), catering to various security needs without bloat.
The ES512 algorithm is explicitly marked as 'Not supported yet!', limiting options for teams requiring this specific ECDSA variant.
Only JWS Compact Serialization is supported, restricting use cases that need JWE or other serialization methods mentioned in JWT standards.
Requires developers to handle CryptoKey management using the Web Crypto API, adding overhead compared to libraries with built-in key utilities or simpler interfaces.
With few listed integrations like Oak Middleware, users may face challenges finding community support or pre-built solutions for complex authentication workflows.