Key Generator

A Visual Studio Code extension to quickly generate cryptographically secure keys and strong passwords.

Features

Cryptographically Secure: Uses Node.js crypto.randomBytes() and crypto.randomInt() for true random generation
Multiple Formats: Generate keys in hexadecimal, base31, or base64url, or strong passwords
Status Bar Integration: Subtle, always-accessible buttons in the VS Code status bar
Clipboard Monitoring: Blinks red while the key is still in your clipboard
One-Click Clearing: Click the blinking button again to clear it
Security First: No key/password storage or logging - data exists only in memory and inyour clipboard

Usage

Generate Keys and Passwords

Four buttons appear in the bottom-right status bar:

Hex: Generates hexadecimal key (256-bit default)
Base31: Generates a base31-encoded key (256-bit default)
Base64url: Generates a base64url-encoded key (256-bit default)
Password: Generates a password (20 character default with uppercase, lowercase, number, and special characters included)

Click any button to generate a new key and copy it to your clipboard:

Status bar buttons with tooltip

When a key is generated, the button blinks red to warn you that it's still in your clipboard. Click it again to clear the clipboard:

Clipboard warning - button blinks red

Settings

Access settings via File > Preferences > Settings and search for "Key Generator". Settings are available for key length, password length and complexity, and button visibility.

Attribution

Developed by Cyberclast Software Solutions Ltd.

Website: https://cyberclast.com

License

MIT License - See LICENSE file for details

Support

For issues, feature requests, or contributions, please visit the GitHub repository.