github.com/lestrrat-go/jwx by lestrrat-go
Complete implementation of JWx (Javascript Object Signing and Encryption/JOSE) technologies for Go. #golang #jwt #jws #jwk #jwe
About github.com/lestrrat-go/jwx
From the project's README at github.com/lestrrat-go/jwx. Lightly cleaned for readability; for the full source see the upstream repo.
In March 28, 2022 this project changed default branch structure to release branches , , etc. and development branches , , etc. The branch that you are currently viewing is no longer being used.
This branch exists because there are automated tools out there that rely on it. It WILL NOT receive updates, and it will be phased out sometime during 2022.
If your tool still rely on this branch, please make the necessary change accordingly.
Health score breakdown
6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
Adoption signals
Real-world usage data, pulled from each registry. The bigger the numbers, the more battle-tested the project.
| Signal | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 2.4k | github.com/lestrrat-go/jwx |
| GitHub forks | 191 | github.com/lestrrat-go/jwx |
Release & maintenance
Is this project actively maintained, or about to die? Check the recency of last commit and last release.
| Project age | 10.5 years | since Nov 2015 |
| Last commit | 3 days ago | May 4, 2026 |
| Releases shipped | 103 | last: 9 days ago |
| Security policy | SECURITY.md | declared by maintainers |
| Funding links | 1 | declared by maintainers |
Self-hosting cost across providers
Detected requirements: 4GB RAM, 40GB disk minimum. Cheapest plan per provider that meets the requirement.
| Provider | Plan | Specs | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hetzner | CAX11 | 2c · 4GB · 40GB | $4.13 USD | Deploy → |
| vultr | VC2 | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5 USD | Deploy → |
| linode | Nanode 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5.12 USD | Deploy → |
| digitalocean | Basic Regular 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $6 USD | Deploy → |
Security advisories
CVE-2024-28122. What people say on Hacker News
Ready to self-host github.com/lestrrat-go/jwx?
Spin up a hetzner CAX11 (4GB RAM, 40GB disk) for $4.13/mo and follow the project's official install docs.
Data last refreshed May 7, 2026.
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