PyCipher is a simple password generator app built in Python. It allows you to generate random passwords of customizable length, with options to include digits and symbols. The app provides a command-line interface for ease of use.
- Generate random passwords of variable length.
- Choose whether to include digits and symbols in the generated passwords.
- Option to exclude ambiguous characters ('l', '1', 'O', '0') that can be easily confused.
- Basic error handling for invalid input and interruptions during password generation.
- Python 3.x
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Clone the repository or download the
pycipher.pyfile. -
Open a terminal or command prompt and navigate to the directory where
pycipher.pyis located. -
Run the following command to execute the PyCipher app:
python pycipher.py
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Follow the prompts to specify the desired password length, inclusion of digits and symbols, and exclusion of ambiguous characters.
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The app will generate a random password based on your input and display it on the screen.
Enter the desired password length: 10
Include digits (y/n): y
Include symbols (y/n): y
Exclude ambiguous characters (e.g., 'l', '1', 'O', '0') (y/n): n
Generated Password: z$6k3B9r1@
Enter the desired password length: 8
Include digits (y/n): n
Include symbols (y/n): n
Exclude ambiguous characters (e.g., 'l', '1', 'O', '0') (y/n): y
Generated Password: eCbLmeWz
- Validation for password length within a reasonable range.
- Improved error handling and informative error messages.
- User interface enhancements such as a graphical interface.
- Unit tests to ensure the correctness of the password generation.
- Logging functionality for error tracking and debugging.
Contributions are welcome! If you have any ideas, suggestions, or bug reports, please open an issue or submit a pull request.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.