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jwt:tldr:7c914
jwt: Decode a JWT as a JSON string.
$ jwt decode -j ${jwt_string}
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The command "jwt decode -j ${jwt_string}" decodes a JSON Web Token (JWT) using a command-line tool called "jwt" and a specific token string (${jwt_string}). JWTs are commonly used for authentication and authorization purposes in web applications.
Here is a breakdown of the command:
- "jwt decode" is the command itself, instructing the tool to decode a JWT.
- "-j" is an option specifying that the decoded JWT should be outputted in JSON format.
- "${jwt_string}" is a placeholder for the actual token string you want to decode. It should be replaced with the JWT you want to decode.
By running this command and providing a JWT string, the tool will parse and decode the token, providing the corresponding information contained within it. The output will be in JSON format, allowing for easy readability and extraction of the decoded token data.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.