Birdor Tools & Docs Update — JWT HS512, JSON Tree Collapsing, Changelog Launch (2025-11-28)

A development update covering HS512 support in the JWT Debugger, improved JSON tree collapsing, and the launch of the Birdor Changelog system.

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This update brings enhancements across multiple Birdor tools and introduces the official Changelog system, providing a public and structured way to track product improvements.

JWT Debugger: HS512 Support and Expiry Hints

Type: tool
Scope: jwt-debugger
Importance: minor

Summary

Added HS512 verification and clearer interpretation for JWT time-based claims.

Details

  • HS512 is now available alongside HS256 and HS384.
  • exp, iat, and nbf claims now show human-readable timestamps, improving clarity during debugging.

JSON Formatter: Smarter Tree Collapsing

Type: tool
Scope: json-formatter
Importance: minor

Summary

Large arrays and deeply nested objects now collapse automatically for improved UI performance.

Details

  • Keeps the interface responsive on large or deeply nested JSON payloads.
  • No breaking changes introduced.

Changelog System Introduced

Type: docs
Scope: changelog
Importance: minor

Summary

Launched the official Birdor Changelog page, including filters and a timeline layout.

Details

  • Added the /changelog top-level page.
  • Supports filtering by type and grouping by date.
  • Implemented an MD → JSON build pipeline to enable UI-level rendering.

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