jwt-lite

jwt-lite is a lightweight npm library for handling JWT tokens in JavaScript and TypeScript applications. It provides simple methods for encoding, decoding, and validating JWT tokens with a focus on ease of use.

jwt-lite offers a streamlined approach to JWT implementation, making it an ideal choice for developers seeking a straightforward and reliable JWT solution.

Functions

1. encode(): Creates a new JWT token by combining a unique identifier, custom payload, and optional parameters, returning a signed string token.

encode(id, payload, options):string

2. decode(): Parses a JWT token string, verifies its signature, and returns the decoded payload along with expiration information, throwing an error if the token is invalid or expired.

decode(token):DecodedJwt

3. validate(): Checks the validity of a JWT token, including its signature and expiration time, returning a boolean indicating whether the token is currently valid and usable.

validate(token):boolean

Contributers

• Sugam Kuber