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I got tired of copying JWT tokens all day — so I built this Chrome extension

I kept running into the same annoying problem while working with APIs and authentication.

Every time I needed to inspect a JWT token, I had to:

  • copy it
  • open a separate tool
  • paste it
  • decode it

It sounds trivial, but when you're debugging OAuth flows or API auth issues multiple times a day, it adds up fast.

At some point I realized I was wasting 20–30 minutes a day just doing this.

So I built a small Chrome extension to remove that friction completely.

Now I can:

  • instantly decode JWT tokens
  • automatically capture tokens from network requests
  • inspect payloads without leaving the browser

Everything runs locally — nothing is sent to external servers.

It’s one of those tiny tools that doesn’t feel important… until you use it and can’t go back.

Curious — how are you currently debugging JWT tokens or auth flows?

Are you still using copy/paste tools, or do you have a better workflow?

on March 18, 2026
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    Happy to share the extension if anyone wants to try it.