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apg

The apg command line tool is a password generator that is commonly used in Unix-like operating systems. It is designed to generate strong, random passwords that are difficult to crack.

Some features of apg include:

  1. Random password generation: apg generates passwords with a combination of lowercase and uppercase letters, numbers, and special characters. It ensures that the generated passwords are as random as possible.

  2. Customization options: The tool allows you to specify the length of the password, the number of passwords to generate, and the allowed characters to be used. This gives you control over the complexity and uniqueness of the generated passwords.

  3. Pronounceable password support: apg also has a feature to generate pronounceable passwords. These passwords are easy to remember and pronounce, while still maintaining a good level of security.

  4. Password strength estimation: apg provides a measure of password strength for each generated password. It assigns a score based on factors such as complexity, length, and randomness. This helps users evaluate the strength of their passwords and choose the most secure options.

  5. Offline usage: apg does not require an internet connection to generate the passwords. It operates locally on the command line, making it a convenient tool for systems that may not have internet access.

Overall, apg is a versatile and robust command line tool for generating strong passwords, suitable for both personal and enterprise use cases.

List of commands for apg:

  • apg:tldr:42fbe apg: Create a password with maximum length of 16.
    $ apg -x ${16}
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  • apg:tldr:4b63e apg: Create a password with 16 characters.
    $ apg -m ${16}
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  • apg:tldr:6069b apg: Create random passwords (default password length is 8).
    $ apg
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  • apg:tldr:6324b apg: Create a password with at least 1 symbol (S), 1 number (N), 1 uppercase (C), 1 lowercase (L).
    $ apg -M SNCL
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  • apg:tldr:78582 apg: Create a password that doesn't appear in a dictionary (the dictionary file has to be provided).
    $ apg -r ${path-to-dictionary_file}
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