A Swift wrapper for CommonCrypto providing hash, HMAC, Base64, and AES encryption functions.
Arcane is a Swift library that provides a wrapper for Apple's CommonCrypto framework, enabling developers to perform cryptographic operations like hashing, HMAC, Base64 encoding, and AES encryption in Swift. It solves the problem of importing and using CommonCrypto directly in Swift projects, which can be cumbersome and error-prone.
iOS and macOS developers who need to implement cryptographic functions in their Swift applications, such as data hashing, message authentication, or encryption.
Developers choose Arcane because it offers a simple, Swift-native API for CommonCrypto, reducing boilerplate code and making cryptographic operations more approachable without sacrificing performance or security.
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Offers a clean interface using Swift types like String and NSData, eliminating the boilerplate and complexity of directly importing CommonCrypto's C-based functions.
Includes a wide range of hash algorithms from MD2 to SHA512, plus HMAC, Base64, and AES, covering most common cryptographic needs in iOS/macOS development.
Supports Swift Package Manager, CocoaPods, and Carthage, making installation straightforward with minimal setup, as highlighted in the README badges.
Specifically addresses the challenge of using CommonCrypto in Swift frameworks, referenced via the author's StackOverflow answer, simplifying development.
Only wraps Apple's CommonCrypto framework, so it lacks support for algorithms outside its scope, such as RSA or newer cryptographic standards, limiting flexibility.
The README provides basic examples but lacks in-depth guides on security best practices, performance considerations, or error handling, which could hinder adoption.
Tied exclusively to Apple's platforms and CommonCrypto updates, making it unsuitable for cross-platform projects and vulnerable to changes in Apple's framework.