pkg/util/token/token_test.go:207

• [nitpick] This test name is duplicated earlier in the file, which can be confusing. Rename one of the tests to clearly describe its distinct purpose (e.g., "Ensure token gets trimmed on both ends").

	t.Run("Ensure token gets trimmed", func(t *testing.T) {

pkg/util/k8sutil/secrets.go:265

• [nitpick] The comments for GetTokenSecretString and GetTokenSecret are nearly identical and do not distinguish their return types (string vs. token.Secret). Please clarify each comment to reflect the correct return value and behaviour.

// GetTokenSecretString loads the token secret from a Secret with given name.

pkg/util/token/token.go:29

• The Validate function only uses jwt.WithIssuedAt() and does not enforce expiration checks, so expired tokens will be accepted. Consider adding jwt.WithExpiry() or a similar option to jwt.Parse to validate the exp claim.

func Validate(t string, secret []byte) (Token, error) {

pkg/util/token/secrets.go:52

• [nitpick] The Secrets.Sign method is unimplemented and always returns an unsupported error. If consumers will never call it, consider removing it; otherwise provide a real implementation or document its stub behavior.

func (s Secrets) Sign(method jwt.SigningMethod, claims Claims) (string, error) {

pkg/util/mod.go:105

• [nitpick] The helper emptyModR is defined after it's used and not referenced here. To improve readability, move its declaration above or inline as needed.

func ApplyModsR[T any](in T, mods ...ModR[T]) T {