Gener-8 Password Generator

A modern, secure password generator built with React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS.

That's right, it's another password generator! Because there aren't enough of these around already...

Features

Core Features

• Generate secure passwords with customizable options (length, character types)
• Multiple password types (Alphabetical, Alphanumeric, Numerical, Pronounceable)
• Adjustable password length (3-150 characters)
• Copy to clipboard with feedback
• Light/dark mode support

Password Statistics & Analysis

• Visual password strength meter with entropy calculation
• Shannon entropy measurement (bits/symbol)
• Character distribution analysis
• Uniqueness score compared to common patterns
• Character class diversity percentage
• Similar character detection and scoring
• Memorability scoring
• Estimated time to crack calculation
• Vulnerability assessment for different attack methods
• Security standards compliance (NIST, PCI DSS, HIPAA)
• Potential attack vectors identification

Password Management & Security

• Password history tracking with session storage
• Mnemonic password aids to help remember complex passwords
• Acrostic and word association memory techniques
• Password breach checking against known data breaches (via Have I Been Pwned API)

Development

Installation

bun install

Running the application

bun dev

Testing

The application uses Vitest and React Testing Library for unit and component testing.

# Run all tests
bun test

# Run tests with watch mode
bun test:watch

# Generate test coverage report
bun test:coverage

Building for production

bun run build

Architecture

The application uses a component-based architecture with React and TypeScript. State management is handled with React hooks. The UI is built with Tailwind CSS for responsive design and theme support.

Key components include:

• Password generator with multiple types and options
• Comprehensive password strength and statistical analysis
• Memory aids for complex passwords (mnemonic techniques)
• Password breach detection
• Session-based password history