genid
random identifier and UUID generator
TLDR
Generate random ID
$ genid
Generate UUID$ genid --uuid
Generate specific length$ genid -l [32]
Alphanumeric only$ genid --alphanumeric
SYNOPSIS
genid [options]
DESCRIPTION
genid generates random identifiers suitable for various purposes. It produces unique strings for use as IDs, tokens, or keys.The tool supports multiple formats including UUID, alphanumeric strings, and custom lengths. Output is cryptographically suitable for non-security-critical uses.
PARAMETERS
-l LENGTH
ID length.--uuid
Generate UUID format.--alphanumeric
Use only letters and numbers.--hex
Hexadecimal output.--help
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CAVEATS
Not for cryptographic keys. Uniqueness not guaranteed. May vary between implementations.
HISTORY
genid is a utility for generating random identifiers, providing convenient access to random string generation for scripting and development purposes.
