uuid-random

uuid-random

Generate random UUIDs with better statistical dispersion than Math.random().

Install

npm install uuid-random

Features

• 0.3k minified + gzipped
• Uses best RNG available to minimize collisions
• Works in browser or server-side

Example Usage

Node

var uuid = require('uuid-random');
uuid(); // '0b99b82f-62cf-4275-88b3-de039020f14e'

Browser

<script src="uuid-random.min.js"></script>
<script>
  uuid(); // 'b96ab5e6-f1e8-4653-ab08-4dd82ea65778'
</script>

Rationale

Math.random() sucks for uuid generation.

After digging through npm and stackoverflow, I settled on using node-uuid to take advantage of better RNG when possible.

However, I am a fan of simplicity, so I researched a much more compact version that still used the best RNG available.

License

MIT