apache-crypt

What is apache-crypt?

The apache-crypt npm package provides functions to create and verify passwords using the Apache htpasswd crypt algorithm. It is useful for managing user authentication in web applications that use Apache's htpasswd files.

What are apache-crypt's main functionalities?

Encrypt Password

This feature allows you to encrypt a plain text password using the Apache htpasswd crypt algorithm. The encrypted password can then be stored securely.

const apacheCrypt = require('apache-crypt');
const encryptedPassword = apacheCrypt('myPassword');
console.log(encryptedPassword);

Verify Password

This feature allows you to verify a plain text password against an encrypted password. It is useful for authentication purposes.

const apacheCrypt = require('apache-crypt');
const encryptedPassword = apacheCrypt('myPassword');
const isMatch = apacheCrypt('myPassword', encryptedPassword) === encryptedPassword;
console.log(isMatch);

Other packages similar to apache-crypt

bcrypt

bcrypt is a popular library for hashing and verifying passwords. It uses the bcrypt algorithm, which is more secure and computationally intensive than the Apache htpasswd crypt algorithm. bcrypt is widely used in modern web applications for password management.

argon2

argon2 is a highly secure password hashing algorithm and the winner of the Password Hashing Competition. The argon2 npm package provides functions to hash and verify passwords using the Argon2 algorithm. It is considered more secure than both bcrypt and the Apache htpasswd crypt algorithm.

pbkdf2

pbkdf2 is a key derivation function that is part of the PKCS #5 standard. The pbkdf2 npm package provides functions to hash and verify passwords using the PBKDF2 algorithm. It is less commonly used than bcrypt and argon2 but still provides a high level of security.

README

apache-crypt

Node.js package for Apache style password encryption using crypt(3).

Installation

Via git (or downloaded tarball):

$ git clone git://github.com/gevorg/apache-crypt.git

Via npm:

$ npm install apache-crypt

Usage

const crypt = require("apache-crypt");

// Encrypting password using auto-generated 2 char salt.
const encryptedPassword = crypt("mypass");

// Should print true.
console.log(crypt("mypass", encryptedPassword) == encryptedPassword);
// Should print false.
console.log(crypt("notmypass", encryptedPassword) == encryptedPassword);

Running tests

It uses mocha, so just run following command in package directory:

$ npm test

License

The MIT License (MIT)