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@stablelib/x25519
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@stablelib/x25519 is a JavaScript library that provides cryptographic functions for performing X25519 key exchange operations. It is part of the StableLib collection of cryptographic libraries, which are designed to be secure, fast, and easy to use.
Generate Key Pair
This feature allows you to generate a new X25519 key pair, which includes a public key and a private key.
const { generateKeyPair } = require('@stablelib/x25519');
const keyPair = generateKeyPair();
console.log(keyPair);
Compute Shared Secret
This feature allows you to compute a shared secret using your private key and the other party's public key. This shared secret can be used for secure communication.
const { generateKeyPair, sharedKey } = require('@stablelib/x25519');
const aliceKeyPair = generateKeyPair();
const bobKeyPair = generateKeyPair();
const sharedSecret = sharedKey(aliceKeyPair.secretKey, bobKeyPair.publicKey);
console.log(sharedSecret);
TweetNaCl is a cryptographic library that provides similar functionalities, including X25519 key exchange. It is known for being lightweight and highly secure. Compared to @stablelib/x25519, TweetNaCl is more minimalistic and has a smaller footprint.
Libsodium is a widely-used cryptographic library that offers a comprehensive set of cryptographic primitives, including X25519 key exchange. It is known for its robustness and extensive documentation. Compared to @stablelib/x25519, Libsodium provides a broader range of cryptographic functions and is more feature-rich.
FAQs
X25519 key agreement (Curve25519)
We found that @stablelib/x25519 demonstrated a healthy version release cadence and project activity because the last version was released less than a year ago. It has 0 open source maintainers collaborating on the project.
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