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Password Generator

by @ouyangabel

Secure password generator with multiple character sets and strength analysis. Use when: (1) generating strong passwords, (2) creating memorable passphrases,...

Versionv1.0.0
Downloads825
Installs3
TERMINAL
clawhub install password-gen

πŸ“– About This Skill


name: password-gen description: "Secure password generator with multiple character sets and strength analysis. Use when: (1) generating strong passwords, (2) creating memorable passphrases, (3) analyzing password strength, or (4) any password-related security needs. Supports random passwords, passphrases, and detailed strength analysis."

Password Generator

Generate secure passwords and passphrases locally. No network calls - everything is generated on your machine using cryptographically secure random functions.

When to Use

  • Generate strong passwords for accounts
  • Create memorable passphrases
  • Analyze existing password strength
  • Build secure password policies
  • Quick Start

    Generate Strong Password

    python3 scripts/password-gen.py generate
    

    Output: πŸ” Password Generated

    Password: K:kx]h--Xo

    Length: 16

    Strength: Strong

    Generate Passphrase

    python3 scripts/password-gen.py passphrase 6
    

    Output: Password: lambda-window-yellow-nu-mu

    Analyze Password

    python3 scripts/password-gen.py analyze "MyPassword123!"
    

    Commands

    generate [length] [options]

    Generate a random password with specified options.

    Options:

  • --no-upper - Exclude uppercase letters
  • --no-lower - Exclude lowercase letters
  • --no-digits - Exclude digits
  • --no-symbols - Exclude symbols
  • --exclude-ambiguous - Exclude ambiguous characters (0,O,l,I)
  • --exclude-similar - Exclude similar characters
  • Examples:

    # Default 16-character password
    python3 scripts/password-gen.py generate

    20-character password

    python3 scripts/password-gen.py generate 20

    Letters only (no symbols)

    python3 scripts/password-gen.py generate 12 --no-symbols

    Numbers and letters only

    python3 scripts/password-gen.py generate 16 --no-symbols

    Exclude ambiguous characters

    python3 scripts/password-gen.py generate 16 --exclude-ambiguous

    Custom combination

    python3 scripts/password-gen.py generate 12 --no-upper --no-symbols

    passphrase [word_count] [options]

    Generate a memorable passphrase (series of words).

    Options:

  • --separator=char - Word separator (default: "-")
  • Examples:

    # Default 4-word passphrase
    python3 scripts/password-gen.py passphrase

    6-word passphrase

    python3 scripts/password-gen.py passphrase 6

    Custom separator

    python3 scripts/password-gen.py passphrase 5 --separator="_"

    analyze

    Analyze the strength and composition of a password.

    Examples:

    python3 scripts/password-gen.py analyze "MyPassword123!"

    python3 scripts/password-gen.py analyze "weakpass"

    list

    List available character sets and excluded characters.

    python3 scripts/password-gen.py list
    

    Password Strength Levels

  • Weak - Short or missing character types
  • Medium - Decent length with multiple character types
  • Strong - Long with all character types
  • Very Strong - Very long with diverse character set
  • Security Features

  • Uses secrets module for cryptographically secure randomness
  • No network requests - all generation is local
  • Configurable character sets
  • Excludes ambiguous characters option
  • Strength analysis and recommendations
  • Character Sets

  • Lowercase letters: a-z (or a-z without l,o if excluding ambiguous)
  • Uppercase letters: A-Z (or A-Z without I,O if excluding ambiguous)
  • Digits: 0-9 (or 2-9 if excluding ambiguous)
  • Symbols: !@#$%^&*()_+-=[]{}|;:,.<>?~
  • Examples

    Basic Usage

    # Generate strong password
    python3 scripts/password-gen.py generate

    Generate 24-character password

    python3 scripts/password-gen.py generate 24

    For Different Use Cases

    # Database password (no ambiguous chars)
    python3 scripts/password-gen.py generate 20 --exclude-ambiguous

    PIN code (numbers only)

    python3 scripts/password-gen.py generate 6 --no-upper --no-lower --no-symbols

    Website password (letters and numbers)

    python3 scripts/password-gen.py generate 16 --no-symbols

    Memorable password (passphrase)

    python3 scripts/password-gen.py passphrase 5

    Analysis Examples

    # Analyze existing password
    python3 scripts/password-gen.py analyze "MyPassword123!"

    Check if password is weak

    python3 scripts/password-gen.py analyze "password123"

    Tips

  • Use at least 12-16 characters for good security
  • Include all character types when possible
  • Consider passphrases for better memorability
  • Avoid using personal information
  • Use different passwords for different accounts
  • Consider using a password manager
  • Troubleshooting

    "Password too weak" warnings:

  • Increase length
  • Add more character types
  • Use the --exclude-ambiguous option for clarity
  • "Command not found":

  • Ensure Python 3 is installed
  • Check script permissions: chmod +x scripts/password-gen.py`
  • Security Notes

  • Generated passwords are shown in plain text
  • Copy passwords immediately after generation
  • Don't save passwords in command history
  • Use secure methods to store generated passwords
  • Consider using a password manager for storage
  • ⚑ When to Use

    TriggerAction
    - Create memorable passphrases
    - Analyze existing password strength
    - Build secure password policies

    πŸ’‘ Examples

    Basic Usage

    # Generate strong password
    python3 scripts/password-gen.py generate

    Generate 24-character password

    python3 scripts/password-gen.py generate 24

    For Different Use Cases

    # Database password (no ambiguous chars)
    python3 scripts/password-gen.py generate 20 --exclude-ambiguous

    PIN code (numbers only)

    python3 scripts/password-gen.py generate 6 --no-upper --no-lower --no-symbols

    Website password (letters and numbers)

    python3 scripts/password-gen.py generate 16 --no-symbols

    Memorable password (passphrase)

    python3 scripts/password-gen.py passphrase 5

    Analysis Examples

    # Analyze existing password
    python3 scripts/password-gen.py analyze "MyPassword123!"

    Check if password is weak

    python3 scripts/password-gen.py analyze "password123"

    πŸ“‹ Tips & Best Practices

  • Use at least 12-16 characters for good security
  • Include all character types when possible
  • Consider passphrases for better memorability
  • Avoid using personal information
  • Use different passwords for different accounts
  • Consider using a password manager