Cognito Express

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Cognito Express

Authenticates API requests on a Node application by verifying the JWT signature of AccessToken or IDToken generated by Amazon Cognito.

Overview:

Cognito-Express is a module that provides API authentication for Node.js applications, whether running on a server or in an AWS Lambda function, by verifying the JWT signature of AccessToken or IDToken generated by Amazon Cognito. It streamlines the authentication process by handling the verification without the need to call Amazon Cognito for each API request.

Features:

  • JWT Signature Verification: Authenticates API requests by verifying the JWT signature of AccessToken or IDToken.
  • Connect-style Middleware Integration: Easily integrates into any application or framework supporting Connect-style middleware, including Express.
  • Simplified Authentication Steps: Bundles steps from the official AWS documentation on Using ID Tokens and Access Tokens.

Summary:

Cognito-Express is a valuable tool for Node.js applications seeking efficient API authentication using JWT tokens from Amazon Cognito. With simplified integration and streamlined authentication steps, it provides a seamless solution for verifying AccessToken or IDToken signatures.

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Express.js is a simple Node.js framework for single, multi-page, and hybrid web applications.