GetUUID

A minimalist web tool for generating various unique identifiers with history tracking and modern, user-friendly design.

Features

• Multiple ID Types: Generate various unique identifiers:

  • UUID v1 (Time-based UUID that includes the MAC address)
  • UUID v4 (Random UUID with strong uniqueness guarantees)
  • UUID v7 (Time-ordered UUID with improved sortability)
  • ULID (Universally Unique Lexicographically Sortable Identifier)
  • Nano ID (URL-friendly unique string ID generator)

• Local History: Automatically saves your generated IDs in browser's localStorage

  • Keeps track of your last 50 generated IDs
  • Easily clear history with a single click

• User-Friendly Features:

  • One-click copying to clipboard
  • Visual feedback when IDs are copied
  • Responsive design works on desktop and mobile

Development

Prerequisites

• mise-en-place

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/abogoyavlensky/getuuid.git
   cd getuuid
   

2. Install dependencies:

   mise trust
   mise install
   npm install
   

3. Build project in watch mode and run server:

   task dev
   

Application is started at http://localhost:8000.

Deploy

task build

And commit to master branch. Application will be served by GitHub Pages from the root directory of the repository in master branch.

TODO

• [] Implement cache busting in production build

Technology Stack

• Alpine.js - Lightweight JavaScript framework
• Tailwind CSS - Utility-first CSS framework
• UUID - RFC-compliant UUID generation
• ULID - Implementation of the ULID spec
• Nano ID - Tiny, URL-friendly unique string ID generator

Browser Support

• Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (latest versions)
• Works offline once loaded

Acknowledgments

• Inspired by the need for a simple, fast UUID generator for developers
• Neo-brutalist design inspiration from modern web design trends