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JWT inspector

Decode a token and inspect its header and claims.

Runs in your browser

Decoded claims are untrusted. This tool does not verify signatures or authenticate tokens.

Paste header.payload.signature. Decoding does not verify a token.

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Your result will appear hereAdd your input, choose the options and run the tool.

Your input stays on this device. Nothing is uploaded or saved.

About JWT inspector

Decode the header and claims of a JSON Web Token when debugging authentication integrations.

When to use it

Inspect issuer, subject, and expiry claims while debugging a test authentication flow.

JWT inspector example
JWT structure:
base64url(header).base64url(claims).signature

Decoded claims are untrusted until verified.

How to use it

  1. Paste a three-part JWT.
  2. Choose Inspect token.
  3. Read the decoded JSON header and claims.

Limits & privacy

Signatures, expiry, issuer, and audience are not verified. Decoded claims are untrusted. The token remains on your device.

Use this tool from the API reference or connect through the SDK, CLI, SSH, or MCP. Hosted calls share your plan allowances.