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Feature Request: Support for Edwards-Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (EdDSA) in JWT

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Assessment

Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Newbie friendliness
25/100
Issue type
Feature
Clarity
Needs clarification
Activity status
Quiet
Tech stack
javascript, node.js
Domain
authentication, security

Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by reviewing the repository's existing JWT algorithm support and contribution guidance, then determine the scope for EdDSA, including Ed25519 signing and verification. Done would require documented support and coverage for the new algorithm paths.

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Description

The library currently doesn't support the Edwards-Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (EdDSA), including Ed25519. Adding support for EdDSA would enhance cryptographic options for JWT signing and verification.

Questions:

  1. Are there any plans to add EdDSA support?
  2. If not, is community contribution welcome, and are there any guidelines for adding new JWT algorithms?
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