alluuid

AllUUID

AllUUID is a versatile Python library for generating universally unique identifiers (UUIDs) and GUIDs. It supports multiple versions of UUIDs, including version 1 (time-based), version 4 (random), and version 7 (timestamp-based). This tool is ideal for developers looking to create unique identifiers for databases, session tokens, or any other use cases where uniqueness is critical.

This tool is ideal for developers looking to create unique identifiers for various applications, including:

• Databases
• Session tokens
• Resource identifiers
• Any other use cases where uniqueness is critical

Table of Contents

• Installation
• Features
• Functions Overview
• Examples

Installation

To install this package:

pip install alluuid

Features

• Multiple UUID Versions: Generate UUIDs of version 1, 4, and 7.
• GUID Generation: Create standard GUIDs.
• Batch Generation: Generate multiple UUIDs in one call.
• Custom UUID Generation: Create UUIDs based on custom object details.
• Consistent UUID for Emails: Generate a consistent UUID for the same email address.
• Nil UUID Generation: Generate a UUID with all bits set to zero.

Functions Overview

Function Name	Description	Example Output
generate_uuid1()	Generates a UUID based on the current timestamp and the MAC address of the machine.	'123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000'
generate_uuid4()	Creates a random UUID using version 4, generated entirely randomly.	'abcd1234-5678-90ef-ghij-klmnopqrstuv'
generate_uuid7()	Generates a time-based UUID using version 7, incorporating a timestamp with an increasing sequence number.	'f47ac10b-58cc-4372-a567-0e02b2c3d479'
generate_nil_uuid()	Produces a nil UUID, a special UUID consisting entirely of zeros.	'00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000'
generate_guid()	Generates a GUID (Globally Unique Identifier), similar to a UUID but often used in Microsoft environments.	'6B29FC40-CA47-1067-B31D-00DD010662DA'
generate_multiple_uuids(count, length)	Generates a specified number of random UUID4s at once, returning them as a list.	['abcd1234-5678-90ef-ghij-klmnopqrstuv', ...]
generate_uuid_for_email(email)	Generates a UUID based on a provided email address, ensuring uniqueness and consistency for that email.	'9f16c98b-e3b8-4a62-aeef-5f261f2ff1c3'
generate_custom_uuid()	Generates a custom UUID based on specified parameters, allowing for tailored UUID creation.	'3a2d5c4b-0b47-4f3e-bfb8-1c41d8c7760e'

Examples

1. Generate UUID Version 1

This code snippet imports the uniqueIDGenerator from the alluuid package and calls the version1() method. Version 1 UUIDs are generated based on the current timestamp and the MAC address of the computer (or a random number if the MAC address cannot be determined). As a result, the generated UUID will be unique across space and time.

uuid = generate_uuid1()
# Example output: '123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000'

2. Generate UUID Version 4

This code generates a Version 4 UUID using random numbers. It utilizes a secure random number generator to produce a UUID that is statistically unique. This is ideal for cases where no specific ordering or source of the UUID is required, as the randomness ensures that each UUID generated will not repeat.

uuid = generate_uuid4()
# Example output: 'abcd1234-5678-40ef-ghij-klmnopqrstuv'

3. Generate UUID Version 7

In this snippet, a Version 7 UUID is generated. This type of UUID is based on time but utilizes a different encoding scheme than Version 1. It is intended for applications where both a timestamp and a unique identifier are needed, allowing sorting and uniqueness based on time of creation.

uuid = generate_uuid7()
# Example output: 'f47ac10b-58cc-7372-a567-0e02b2c3d479'

4. Generate Nil UUID

This code snippet demonstrates the generation of a Nil UUID, which is a standardized UUID that represents the absence of a value. It is often used in databases and APIs to signify a null or undefined state without ambiguity.

nil_uuid = generate_nil_uuid()
# Example output: '00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000'

5. Generate GUID

This snippet generates a GUID (Globally Unique Identifier). GUIDs and UUIDs serve similar purposes, but GUIDs are often used in Microsoft environments. The generateGuid method utilizes randomization to create a unique identifier that can be used interchangeably with UUIDs in many applications.

guid = generate_guid()
# Example output: '6B29FC40-CA47-1067-B31D-00DD010662DA'

6. Generate Multiple UUID4s

This code demonstrates how to generate multiple UUIDs in a single call. The generateMultipleUUIDs function takes two parameters: the UUID version (4 in this case) and the number of UUIDs to generate (5). It returns an array of randomly generated Version 4 UUIDs, which can be useful for bulk operations or initializing datasets with unique identifiers.

uuids = generate_multiple_uuids(4, 5)
# Example output: 
# ['abcd1234-5678-90ef-ghij-klmnopqrstuv',
#  'defg5678-1234-90ef-ghij-klmnopqrstuv',
#  'hijk9012-3456-78ef-ghij-klmnopqrstuv',
#  'lmnop3456-7890-abcd-efgh-ijklmnopqrstuv']

7. Generate UUID for Email

In this example, a UUID is generated based on a specific email address. The generateUUIDForEmail function ensures that the same email will always produce the same UUID, which is particularly useful for scenarios where user identification needs to be consistent (e.g., user accounts). This function hashes the email to generate a UUID, thereby maintaining a unique identifier linked to that email.

uuid = generate_uuid_for_email("[e-mail]")
# Example output: '9f16c98b-e3b8-4a62-aeef-5f261f2ff1c3'

8. Generate Custom UUID

Parameters

• pattern (str): Defines the format of the generated UUID. You can use:

  • x: Represents a random hexadecimal digit (0-9, a-f).
  • d: Represents a decimal digit (0-9).
  • Any other character will be treated as a literal part of the UUID.

• length (int): Specifies the length of each segment in the pattern. For example, if the pattern is 'xxxx-xxxx' and the length is 4, each segment will consist of 4 characters.

• prefix (str, optional): An optional prefix that can be added to the generated UUID. This can be useful for categorizing or identifying the source of the UUID.

Use Cases

Custom UUIDs are especially useful in scenarios where:

• You need to follow a specific formatting standard.
• You want to create user-friendly identifiers that include prefixes or specific structures.
• You require random yet structured identifiers for categorization or classification.

# Basic custom UUID with a pattern of 'xxxx-xxxx'
basic_uuid = generate_custom_uuid('xxxx-xxxx', 4)
# Output: '88c7-2d9a'

# Custom UUID with a pattern 'abcd-dddd' and a prefix 'user'
prefixed_uuid = generate_custom_uuid('abcd-dddd', 4, 'user')
# Output: 'user-abc7-4494'

# Custom UUID with a complex pattern 'x-dx-x'
complex_uuid = generate_custom_uuid('x-dx-x', 3)
# Output: '262-0c3-b8c'