Introduction
Welcome to the documentation for pbkdf2-wrapper. This documentation will guide you through the installation, usage, and additional information about the pbkdf2-wrapper library. pbkdf2-wrapper is an open-source library that provides a simple and convenient way to use the PBKDF2 (Password-Based Key Derivation Function 2) algorithm in your projects.
Installation
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npm install pbkdf2-wrapper
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To install pbkdf2-wrapper, you need to have npm (Node Package Manager) installed on your system. Run the following command in your terminal to install the library:
Usage
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const PBKDF2 = require("pbkdf2-wrapper");
// Create a new instance of PBKDF2
const pbkdf2 = new PBKDF2();
// Set the password and salt
pbkdf2.setPassword("mySecretPassword");
pbkdf2.setSalt("somesalt");
// Generate the derived key
const derivedKey = pbkdf2.generate();
// Use the derived key for encryption, decryption, etc.
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To use pbkdf2-wrapper in your project, you need to require the library and create a new instance of the PBKDF2 class. You can then set the password and salt using the setPassword() and setSalt() methods, respectively.
After setting the password and salt, you can generate the derived key by calling the generate() method. The derived key can be used for various security-related tasks like encryption, decryption, and authentication.
Additional Information
Supported Node.js Versions
- Node.js v8 and above
pbkdf2-wrapper is compatible with Node.js versions 8 and above. Make sure you have a compatible version of Node.js installed on your system before using this library.
GitHub Repository
pbkdf2-wrapper GitHub Repository
For the latest updates, bug reports, and contributions, please visit the pbkdf2-wrapper GitHub repository. You can find the source code, issue tracker, and documentation on the repository.
Conclusion
Thank you for choosing pbkdf2-wrapper for your project. This documentation provided an overview of the library, installation instructions, usage examples, and additional information. If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to the community or create an issue on the GitHub repository. Happy coding!