FastAPI JWT Auth
A FastAPI extension providing secure, easy-to-use JWT authentication with access/refresh tokens, WebSocket support, and CSRF protection.
What is FastAPI JWT Auth?
FastAPI JWT Auth is a Python extension that adds JSON Web Token (JWT) authentication support to FastAPI applications. It provides a secure and lightweight way to handle user authentication, token management, and authorization for both REST APIs and WebSocket connections. The extension solves the problem of implementing robust, production-ready JWT flows without boilerplate code.
FastAPI developers building secure web APIs or real-time applications that require token-based authentication, such as SaaS platforms, mobile backends, or microservices.
Developers choose this extension for its simplicity, security features like CSRF protection and token revocation, and WebSocket support—offering a comprehensive JWT solution inspired by the popular flask-jwt-extended library.
Overview
FastAPI extension that provides JWT Auth support (secure, easy to use, and lightweight)
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding JWT authentication to FastAPI REST APIs
- Securing WebSocket connections with token-based authorization
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