A command-line utility for decoding, inspecting, and validating JSON Web Tokens without leaving your terminal.
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npx clawhub@latest install jwt-decode
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What is JWT Decode - Token Inspector CLI?
JWT Decode is a powerful developer utility designed to streamline the process of inspecting JSON Web Tokens (JWT). This Openclaw Skills entry provides a local alternative to browser-based decoders, ensuring sensitive authentication data stays within your development environment. It offers immediate insights into token headers, payloads, and validation statuses.
By integrating this tool into your workflow, you can quickly verify token claims, troubleshoot authentication failures, and automate token validation checks. It is an essential addition to the Openclaw Skills library for any developer working with modern web security and identity protocols.
JWT Decode - Token Inspector CLI Use Cases
- Debugging authentication tokens during local development or API testing.
- Extracting specific claims like user IDs (sub) or emails from a token string.
- Automating token expiration checks in CI/CD pipelines or bash scripts.
- Piping authentication environment variables directly into a decoder for rapid inspection.
- Inspecting JWTs stored in local files without copying them to external websites within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem.
How JWT Decode - Token Inspector CLI Works
- The user provides a JWT token via command argument, file input, or standard input (piped).
- The skill automatically identifies and strips Bearer prefixes if present.
- The tool parses the Base64Url encoded segments of the JWT (Header and Payload).
- It converts Unix timestamps into human-readable date strings for easier debugging.
- The utility evaluates the exp claim against the current system time to determine validity.
- Results are displayed in a formatted, colored CLI view or raw JSON for programmatic use.
JWT Decode - Token Inspector CLI Setup
To get started with this Openclaw Skills tool, install it globally using npm:
npm install -g @lxgicstudios/jwt-decode
Alternatively, run it without installation using npx:
npx @lxgicstudios/jwt-decode <your-token>
JWT Decode - Token Inspector CLI Data Schema & Taxonomy
This Openclaw Skills utility organizes output into logical sections for easy reading. The following table describes the primary data elements extracted:
| Section | Fields | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Header | alg, typ | Identifies the signing algorithm and token type. |
| Payload | sub, iat, exp, claims | Contains the claims, issued at, and expiration timestamps. |
| Status | Valid/Expired | A calculated status based on the current system time. |
When using the --json flag, the skill returns a structured object containing header, payload, and meta keys.
JWT Decode - Token Inspector CLI Advanced Features
- Scripting support with specific exit codes (Exit 1 for expired tokens) for automated Openclaw Skills workflows.
- Targeted claim extraction using the -c or --claim flag to avoid parsing entire payloads.
- JSON output mode for piping data into tools like jq or other automated workflows.
- Support for reading tokens from local files via the -f flag for batch processing.
- Real-time countdowns showing exactly how long remains until a token expires.
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