AAD JWT Token Generator: A Web-Based Azure AD Token Generation Tool

I’m excited to share a new tool I’ve developed called AAD JWT Token Generator, a web-based application designed to simplify the process of generating JWT tokens from Azure AD. Whether you’re a developer testing Azure AD-protected APIs or an administrator verifying token claims, this tool makes the token generation process straightforward and efficient.

Why I Built This Tool

Working with Azure AD-protected services often requires generating and testing JWT tokens. While there are various ways to obtain these tokens, I found myself wanting a more streamlined solution that could:

1. Provide a clean, modern web interface
2. Support both GUI and command-line usage
3. Be easily deployable anywhere
4. Work without storing sensitive credentials

Key Features

The AAD JWT Token Generator comes with several powerful features:

• Modern Web Interface: Built with Vue.js and styled with Tailwind CSS for a clean, professional look
• Flexible Token Generation: Customize your tokens with various parameters
• Headless Mode: Generate tokens via command line without launching the web interface
• Docker Support: Easy deployment using containers
• Single Binary: All frontend assets are embedded for simple distribution

How to Use It

Web Interface

The web interface is the easiest way to get started. Simply:

1. Run the application (either directly or via Docker)
2. Navigate to http://localhost:5555
3. Enter your Azure AD credentials:
   • Client ID
   • Tenant ID
   • Client Secret
   • Scope (optional)
4. Click “Generate Token”

Command Line

For automation scenarios, use the headless mode:

aad-jwt-gen -headless \
  -clientId="your_client_id" \
  -tenantId="your_tenant_id" \
  -clientSecret="your_client_secret" \
  -scope="your_scope"

Docker Deployment

If you prefer using Docker:

docker pull sanjaysingh/aad-jwt-gen
docker run -p 5555:5555 sanjaysingh/aad-jwt-gen

Technical Details

The tool is built with:

• Backend: Go 1.21.0+
• Frontend: Vue.js with Tailwind CSS
• Containerization: Docker
• Architecture: Client-server with embedded static files

Getting Started

Installation

Choose your preferred installation method:

Using Go:

go install github.com/sanjaysingh/aad-jwt-gen@latest

Using Docker:

docker pull sanjaysingh/aad-jwt-gen

Security Considerations

The tool is designed with security in mind:

• No credential storage
• All processing happens locally
• Direct communication with Azure AD
• No logging of sensitive information

Contributing

The project is open source and contributions are welcome! Feel free to:

• Report issues
• Suggest features
• Submit pull requests
• Share your use cases

You can find the project on GitHub.

Conclusion

The AAD JWT Token Generator aims to simplify Azure AD token generation for developers and administrators. Whether you’re testing APIs, debugging token issues, or automating authentication workflows, I hope this tool makes your work easier.

Try it out and let me know what you think! Your feedback will help shape future improvements.