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Crypto Algorithm Detector

Crypto Algorithm Detector

Syed Shail

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3 installs
| (1) | Free
Automatically detects and highlights cryptographic algorithms (e.g., SHA256, RSA, Kyber) in your source file.
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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Crypto Detector for VS Code

Detect cryptographic algorithms, usage patterns, and their quantum-safety level directly in your code.


Features

  • Automatically scans your files for known cryptographic algorithms.
  • Displays:
  • Algorithm name (e.g., RSA, AES, SHA-256)
  • Location in code (line number, file)
  • Usage count
  • Quantum-safety status ✅❌
  • Nicely formatted terminal summary report.

Example Output

Algorithm Type Quantum-Safe? Notes
AES-256 Symmetric ✅ Considered quantum-resistant under Grover’s algorithm
RSA Asymmetric ❌ Broken by Shor’s algorithm
ECC Asymmetric ❌ Broken by Shor’s algorithm
SHA-3 Hash ✅ Secure against known quantum attacks

Commands

Command Description
Crypto Detector: Scan File Scans the currently open file
Crypto Detector: Scan Workspace Scans all project files

Author Syed Shail
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License MIT License © 2025 Syed Shail

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