randombytes 's direct dependencies. Data on all dependencies, including transitive ones, is available via CSV download.| Name | Version | Size | License | Type | Vulnerabilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| safe-buffer | 5.2.1 | 9.74 kB | MIT | prod |
'randombytes' is a popular package developed by crypto-browserify that helps in getting random bytes. Works as a standalone tool, it's highly beneficial in Node.js where it provides crypto.randomBytes, but it also works efficiently in browsers where it uses .crypto/msCrypto.getRandomValues.
Using 'randombytes' is quite convenient. First, you need to install it through npm using npm install randombytes. After successful installation, you can require the 'randombytes' module in your script as shown below:
var randomBytes = require('randombytes');
randomBytes(16); // This will fetch you 16 random bytes
For asynchronous usage, you can provide a callback function as follows:
randomBytes(16, function (err, resp) {
// resp is here, which are 16 random bytes
});
Note: In both cases, the number '16' denotes the number of random bytes you wish to generate.
The documentation for 'randombytes' can be found on the official npm package page here. Additionally, more details and contribution guide can be accessed at its GitHub repository, hosted at git+ssh://git@github.com/crypto-browserify/randombytes.git. It's recommended to review the readme file in the repository for a more comprehensive understanding of the package.
