RIPEMD Hex Converter

This simple yet powerful Node.js module takes a hex string as input and returns a RIPEMD-160 hash string. This utility is perfect for those who need quick and reliable hashing for cryptographic applications or for integrating RIPEMD-160 into their workflows.

Features

• Easy to use CLI for hashing strings directly from the terminal.
• Fast conversion to RIPEMD-160 hash.
• Safe and reliable with modern JavaScript practices.

Installation

To use the ripemd Hex Converter, make sure you have Node.js installed. Then, you can install the package using npm:

npm install ripemd --global

Usage

After installation, the script can be run directly from the command line:

ripemd <your_hex_string>

Replace <your_hex_string> with the actual hex string you want to hash.

Example

ripemd aaff00

This command will output the RIPEMD-160 hash of the hex string aaff00.

As a Module

You can also use this package as a module in your Node.js applications:

import ripemd from 'ripemd'

const inputHex = 'aabbcc'
const outputHash = ripemd(inputHex)

console.log(outputHash) // Logs the RIPEMD-160 hash of 'aabbcc'

Demo

A demo is available here

API Reference

ripemd(hexString)

Converts a hex string to its RIPEMD-160 hash equivalent.

Parameters:

• hexString - A string representing hexadecimal values to be hashed.

Returns:

• A string representing the RIPEMD-160 hash of the input.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to the RIPEMD-160 Hex Converter. Please feel free to submit issues, fork the repository and send pull requests!

License

• MIT