https://github.com/francescoalemanno/zigpwgen
zigpwgen is for generating secure high-entropy, pronounceable passphrases.
https://github.com/francescoalemanno/zigpwgen
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zigpwgen is for generating secure high-entropy, pronounceable passphrases.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/francescoalemanno/zigpwgen
- Owner: francescoalemanno
- License: mit
- Created: 2024-10-13T19:51:27.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-10-16T07:41:19.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-03-30T10:11:11.307Z (about 1 year ago)
- Topics: passphrase, passphrase-generator, password, password-generator, pronounceable-password, zig
- Language: Zig
- Homepage:
- Size: 93.8 KB
- Stars: 6
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# Zig Password Generator (zigpwgen)
`zigpwgen` is a flexible password generator designed to produce passphrases that balance security and pronounceability. It is based on a pattern system where words, tokens, symbols, and digits can be flexibly combined. Built with the Zig programming language, `zigpwgen` ensures performance, clarity, and simplicity.
## Features
- **Pronounceable Words**: Uses tokens from the EFF long word list to generate memorable passphrases.
- **Customizable Patterns**: Define your own password structure using a simple pattern syntax.
- **Efficient and Fast**: Built with Zig, ensuring minimal runtime overhead and clear, maintainable code.
## Installation
Clone the repository and build with Zig:
```sh
git clone https://github.com/francescoalemanno/zigpwgen.git
cd zigpwgen
zig build -Doptimize=ReleaseFast
```
or download one of the [precompiled release binaries](https://github.com/francescoalemanno/zigpwgen/releases/tag/v0.0.7).
## Usage
### Command Syntax
```sh
Usage: zigpwgen [-p ] [-n ] [-e]
Flexible password generator using the EFF long word list for pronounceable words.
Built with Zig for performance and simplicity.
Options:
-p, --pattern string representing the desired structure of the generated passphrases,
defaults to `W-w-w-ds` (w = word; W = capital word; s = symbol; d = digit).
-n, --num number of passphrases to generate,
defaults to 5.
-e, --entropy print entropy in base log2 along with the generated password,
defaults to false.
-h, --help display usage information
-v, --version display version information
-- Example:
> zigpwgen -p w.w.w.w -n 3
- output:
jumnetion.pegmelf.dinhosure.vewwene
mobjering.pordipe.noclarita.hummern
jegmue.konhume.warpost.sotmative
-- Example:
> zigpwgen -p W-W-dd -n 4
- output:
Tatzight-Wustoil-54
Doggiarch-Vuntoses-86
Botbaw-Cixtosive-44
Borkandle-Vegber-98
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author: Francesco Alemanno
repo: https://github.com/francescoalemanno/zigpwgen
```
# License
MIT License
Copyright (c) 2024 Francesco Alemanno