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UUID Generator

Generate cryptographically secure UUIDs (v4 and v7). Perfect for database keys, API identifiers, and distributed systems.

Version:
00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000

About UUID Generator

This tool generates cryptographically secure UUIDs (Universally Unique Identifiers) using the Web Crypto API. Both UUID v4 (random) and UUID v7 (time-ordered with random component) are supported.

UUID Versions Explained

  • UUID v4: Random UUID — 122 bits of random data. Best for general purpose identifiers where order doesn't matter.
  • UUID v7: Time-ordered UUID — millisecond timestamp + random data. Better for database index performance (sequential-like).

Common Use Cases

  • Database Primary Keys: Use UUID v7 for better B-tree index performance in PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.
  • API Identifiers: Generate unique IDs for REST API resources and events.
  • Distributed Systems: Generate conflict-free IDs across multiple nodes without coordination.
  • Testing & Mock Data: Quickly generate bulk UUIDs for development and testing.

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