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blueimp-md5

JavaScript MD5 implementation. Compatible with server-side environments like Node.js, module loaders like RequireJS, Browserify or webpack and all web browsers.

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What is blueimp-md5?

The blueimp-md5 package is a JavaScript function for hashing messages with MD5. It is commonly used to create 128-bit hash values from strings. The package can be used both in browser environments and in Node.js applications, making it versatile for various web development needs.

What are blueimp-md5's main functionalities?

MD5 Hashing

This feature allows the user to generate an MD5 hash from a given string. It is useful for creating unique identifiers or checksums from large volumes of data.

const md5 = require('blueimp-md5');
const hash = md5('Hello World');
console.log(hash); // Outputs MD5 hash of 'Hello World'

MD5 Hashing with a Key

This feature enhances the basic hashing functionality by allowing a key (or salt) to be included in the hash process. This is particularly useful for creating more secure hashes by adding an additional layer of complexity.

const md5 = require('blueimp-md5');
const hash = md5('Hello World', 'secretKey');
console.log(hash); // Outputs MD5 hash of 'Hello World' using 'secretKey' as the salt

MD5 Hashing with Raw Output

This feature allows the user to obtain the raw binary output of the MD5 hash, rather than the default hexadecimal string. This might be useful in scenarios where binary data is required for further processing.

const md5 = require('blueimp-md5');
const hash = md5('Hello World', null, true);
console.log(hash); // Outputs raw binary format of MD5 hash

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Package last updated on 25 Sep 2021

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