nanoid
An Elixir port of NanoID, a secure and URL-friendly unique string ID generator with compact size.
What is nanoid?
Nanoid for Elixir is a library that generates secure, URL-friendly unique string IDs, serving as a compact alternative to UUIDs. It provides both cryptographically strong and non-secure generation options, with customizable size and alphabet. The project solves the need for efficient and safe identifier generation in Elixir applications.
Elixir developers building web applications, APIs, or distributed systems that require reliable unique identifiers, especially those prioritizing security and URL compatibility.
Developers choose Nanoid for its balance of security, compactness, and configurability, offering a faster and more space-efficient alternative to traditional UUIDs while maintaining ease of integration with Elixir projects via Hex.
Overview
Elixir port of NanoID, a secure and URL-friendly unique ID generator. https://hex.pm/packages/nanoid
Use Cases
Best For
- Generating secure session or API tokens in Elixir web applications
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