hashwd 0.4.6

Quickly generate a strong, random password using common words

hashwd

Introduction hashwd is a command-line application that generates strong, random passwords using a list of words and optional numbers and symbols. The password is generated by randomly selecting words from a dictionary file, capitalizing one of the words, and adding optional numbers and symbols at the beginning or end of the password.

Commands generate: generates a new password using the default or custom parameters clear: clears the OS clipboard Arguments -h, --help: Show the help message and exit -d, --default: Use default values for number of words, numbers, and symbols -w, --words: Number of words in the password (must be between 1 and 99) -n, --numbers: Number of numbers in the password (must be between 0 and 9) -s, --symbols: Number of symbols in the password (must be between 0 and 9) -c, --copy: Copy the password to the clipboard -S, --show: Print the password to the console -P, --prompt: Prompt for number of words, numbers, and symbols Usage To use the script, run the following command in the terminal:

Copy code python hashwd.py generate [-h] [-d] [-w W] [-n N] [-s S] [-c] [-S] [-P] [-C] Generate a password with the default number of words, numbers, and symbols: Copy code python hashwd.py generate Generate a password with 5 words, 2 numbers, and 3 symbols: Copy code python hashwd.py generate -w 5 -n 2 -s 3 Generate a password and prompt for the number of words, numbers, and symbols. Additionally, print the password to the terminal and copy it to the clipboard automatically: Copy code python hashwd.py -PSc Clear the clipboard: Copy code python hashwd.py clear Requirements Python 3 pyperclip (for copying the password to the clipboard) Note The dictionary file is currently set to C:/hashwd/dictionary.txt. If you wish to use a different dictionary file, you can update the DICTIONARY_FILE constant in the script.

License hashwd is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0.

Credits hashwd was developed by Jordan Langland, 2023.