TokenTimer is a specialized developer tool and productivity solution designed for certificate lifecycle automation without private-key custody. Created by founder Franz, TokenTimer helps organizations discover every certificate, token, secret, and license they own.

The platform proactively alerts the appropriate stakeholders prior to expiration and automates renewals where applicable. Offering flexibility for modern engineering teams, TokenTimer is available as either a cloud-managed SaaS or a self-hosted option. Emphasizing security and transparency, it utilizes metadata-only security and is source-available on GitHub.

Pros of TokenTimer

Discovers all certificates, tokens, secrets, and licenses automatically
Maintains security through a metadata-only architecture without private-key custody
Available as both a cloud-managed SaaS and a self-hosted solution
Source-available on GitHub for transparency and developer review

Cons of TokenTimer

Limited documentation or mention of specific automated renewal integrations beyond core features
Relatively new tool with a growing community and limited initial reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

What does TokenTimer do?

TokenTimer discovers all certificates, tokens, secrets, and licenses you own, alerts the right people before they expire, and automates renewals where applicable.