What is Tokenly?

Tokenly is a JWT (JSON Web Tokens) Management System designed to build secure and robust authentication systems. At its core, Tokenly takes standard JWT handling and enhances it with enterprise-grade security features, including device fingerprinting, automatic token rotation, and multiple session management.

Use Cases

• API Authentication
  Tokenly is optimized for REST and GraphQL APIs, providing a robust security layer with minimal configuration. It's used in production by APIs requiring high security and granular session control.

• Web and Mobile Applications
  The device fingerprinting system and multiple session management make Tokenly ideal for applications that need to control access from different devices and detect unauthorized token usage.

Developer Experience

Tokenly is designed to provide an excellent Developer Experience (DX):

• Zero-Config: works out of the box with secure defaults
• Fully Typed: complete TypeScript support with exhaustive types
• Intuitive API: clear and concise methods for all common operations
• Detailed Documentation: comprehensive guides and API reference

Performance

Tokenly is optimized for performance without compromising security:

• Fast Generation: optimized algorithms for token generation
• Efficient Validation: quick token verification with built-in caching
• Minimal Footprint: optimized bundle size with no unnecessary dependencies
• Memory Management: automatic cleanup of expired tokens and blacklists

Security Features

Tokenly's primary focus is security:

• Device Fingerprinting
  Each token is cryptographically bound to the device that generated it, automatically detecting token theft attempts.

• Automatic Rotation
  Built-in token rotation system that allows token renewal before expiration, reducing the vulnerability window.

• Device Management
  Granular control over how many devices can be active simultaneously per user, with automatic revocation of old sessions.

• Security Events
  Comprehensive event system that allows monitoring and reacting to security incidents in real-time.

Comparison with Alternatives

Unlike standard JWT libraries, Tokenly provides:

• Built-in device fingerprinting
• Automatic multiple session management
• Token rotation system
• Real-time security events
• Token security analysis
• Secure configuration by default

Why Tokenly?

Tokenly was born from the need to have a token management system that was secure by default but flexible for advanced use cases. While traditional JWT libraries focus only on token generation and verification, Tokenly provides a complete ecosystem for secure authentication management.

Did You Know?

Tokenly automatically generates secure secrets if none are provided, meaning you can start developing without worrying about initial security configuration.

Note

While Tokenly works with zero-config in development, for production it's recommended to explicitly configure secrets and expiration times.

Core Principles

1. Security First

   • Secure by default configuration
   • Proactive security measures
   • Real-time threat detection

2. Developer Friendly

   • Intuitive API design
   • Comprehensive documentation
   • Helpful error messages

3. Enterprise Ready

   • Scalable architecture
   • Performance optimized
   • Production-grade security

4. Flexible Integration

   • Framework agnostic
   • Customizable security rules
   • Extensible event system