How to use the JWT Debugger & Inspector
- 1
Paste your encoded JWT token (header.payload.signature).
- 2
Inspect the decoded JSON header and claims.
- 3
Optional: Enter your HMAC secret key to verify signature validity.
Features
- Web Crypto Verification
- Verifies HS256 HMAC signatures using the browser's native subtle crypto API.
- Claim Inspection
- Decodes standard exp, iat, nbf, sub, and aud timestamps into readable dates.
- 100% Secret-Safe
- Unlike online JWT debuggers, secrets and tokens are never sent over the internet.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to paste production JWTs here?
Yes. This tool operates strictly inside your browser window without making network requests.
What algorithms are supported for verification?
HS256, HS384, and HS512 HMAC signatures are verified using native Web Crypto APIs.