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🚀 api-auth-jwt-rbac - Secure API Authentication Made Simple

📖 Description

This project features a robust REST API built with Node.js and TypeScript. It implements JWT (JSON Web Token) with Refresh Token rotation and RBAC (Role-Based Access Control). The API also includes logging audits and automated testing using Jest.

🌟 Features

• JWT Authentication: Secure user access with tokens.
• Refresh Token Rotation: Balance security and usability.
• Role-Based Access Control: Manage permissions easily.
• Automated Testing: Ensure reliability with Jest.
• Audit Logs: Keep track of all actions for security.

⚙️ System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows, macOS, or Linux
• Node.js: Version 14.x or higher
• MySQL: Version 5.x or higher

🚀 Getting Started

To download and run this application, follow these steps:

1. Visit the Releases Page
   Go to the Releases page to find the latest version of the software.

2. Download the Application
   Locate the latest release and click on it. You will find various files to choose from. Select the one that matches your operating system. It might be labeled as api-auth-jwt-rbac-win.exe, api-auth-jwt-rbac-mac.zip, or api-auth-jwt-rbac-linux.tar.gz.

3. Install the Application
   • For Windows: Double-click the .exe file to start the installation. Follow the instructions on your screen.
   • For macOS: Open the .zip file and move the application to your Applications folder.
   • For Linux: Extract the .tar.gz file and run the installation commands in your terminal.
4. Configure Your Environment
   Before you run the application, you need to set up the environment variables. Create a .env file in the application directory and add the following variables:

   DATABASE_URL=mysql://username:password@localhost:3306/database_name
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
   

   Replace username, password, and database_name with your actual MySQL credentials.

5. Run the Application
   Open your terminal or command prompt, navigate to the application directory, and run the following command:

   node dist/index.js
   

6. Access the API
   Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:3000. You can now make requests to the API.

📥 Download & Install

To get started, visit this page to download. Follow the installation steps outlined above.

📝 Usage

Once installed, you can use the API for various operations:

• User Registration: Sign up a new user.

• User Login: Obtain JWT for logged-in users.

• Access Control: Use RBAC to restrict or allow API access based on user roles.

For more detailed API usage instructions, refer to the documentation linked in the application menu.

🔍 Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues, check the following:

1. Ensure that Node.js is properly installed on your system.
2. Verify that MySQL is running and accessible using the credentials provided.
3. Check the console for any error messages while running the app.

If you still face issues, feel free to create an issue in the GitHub repository for assistance.

🛠️ Contribution

We welcome contributions! If you have a bug fix or feature suggestion, feel free to fork the repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request.

🤝 Support

For support, you can raise questions in the GitHub repository. Community members and contributors will be happy to assist you.

🔖 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

🏷️ Topics

This project deals with various topics such as:
api-rest, auth-api, backend, clean-architecture, express, jest, jwt, mysql, nodejs, rbac, security, typescript.

Visit the Releases page now to get your copy and start building secure applications!