otp-generator-by-length

A simple npm package to generate one-time passwords (OTPs) with cryptographic security.

Overview

The OTP Generator package provides a function to generate one-time passwords of a specified length. It uses Node.js's crypto module to ensure cryptographic security, making the generated OTPs suitable for use in secure authentication systems.

Features

• Cryptographically Secure: Uses crypto.randomBytes for generating secure, random OTPs.
• Customizable Length: Specify the length of the OTP.
• Simple to Use: Easy-to-integrate function with minimal configuration.

Installation

To use this package, you need to have Node.js installed. You can then install the package via npm.

1. Install the Package

   npm install otp-generator-by-length
   

Usage

Here’s how to use the generateOTP function from the package:

1. Import the Function

   import { generateOTP } from 'otp-generator-by-length';
   

2. Generate an OTP

   // Generate a default 6-digit OTP
   
   const otp = generateOTP();
   console.log(`Your OTP is: ${otp}`);
   
   // Generate an 8-digit OTP
   
   const customLengthOtp = generateOTP(8);
   console.log(`Your custom length OTP is: ${customLengthOtp}`);
   

License

This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0 - see the LICENSE file for details.

Contributing

If you would like to contribute to the project, please fork the repository and submit a pull request. Make sure to follow the coding guidelines and add tests for any new features or bug fixes.

Contact

For any questions or issues, please open an issue in the repository or contact the maintainers.