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UUID Generator

Generate version 4 UUIDs (universally unique identifiers)

What is a UUID?

A UUID (Universally Unique Identifier) is a 128-bit label used for information in computer systems. Version 4 UUIDs are randomly generated, making collisions practically impossible.

Common Uses

  • Database primary keys
  • Session tokens and API keys
  • Distributed system identifiers
  • File and resource naming

UUID Format

  • Format: xxxxxxxx-xxxx-4xxx-yxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx
  • 32 hexadecimal characters + 4 hyphens = 36 characters total
  • Generated using crypto.randomUUID() (Web Crypto API)