Sqids.jl

Sqids (pronounced "squids") is a small library that lets you generate YouTube-looking IDs from numbers. It's good for link shortening, fast & URL-safe ID generation and decoding back into numbers for quicker database lookups.

Getting started

Install Sqids via (on the Julia REPL):

julia> ]  # enter Pkg REPL-mode

pkg> add Sqids

Examples

Start using Sqids:

using Sqids

Simple encode & decode:

config = Sqids.configure()
id = Sqids.encode(config, [1, 2, 3])  #> "86Rf07"
numbers = Sqids.decode(config, id)  #> [1, 2, 3]

Randomize IDs by providing a custom alphabet:

config = Sqids.configure(alphabet="FxnXM1kBN6cuhsAvjW3Co7l2RePyY8DwaU04Tzt9fHQrqSVKdpimLGIJOgb5ZE")
id = Sqids.encode(config, [1, 2, 3])  #> "B4aajs"
numbers = Sqids.decode(config, id)  #> [1, 2, 3]

Enforce a minimum length for IDs:

config = Sqids.configure(minLength=10)
id = Sqids.encode(config, [1, 2, 3])  #> "86Rf07xd4z"
numbers = Sqids.decode(config, id)  #> [1, 2, 3]

Prevent specific words from appearing anywhere in the auto-generated IDs:

config = Sqids.configure(blocklist=["word1","word2"])
id = Sqids.encode(config, [1, 2, 3])  #> "86Rf07"
numbers = Sqids.decode(config, id)  #> [1, 2, 3]

Julia-specific

If strict=false is set when configuring, it enables handling of limitless values using Int128 or BigInt, integer types larger than 64 bits.

config = Sqids.configure(strict=false)  # not-strict mode
id = Sqids.encode(config, Int128[9223372036854775808])  #> "pXFNc5r689z6"
numbers = Sqids.decode(config, id)  #> Int128[9223372036854775808]

Note that while this setting allows for automatic type selection of the decoded value, it may cause type instability and minor performance slowdowns.

Notes

• Do not encode sensitive data. These IDs can be easily decoded.
• Default blocklist is auto-enabled. It's configured for the most common profanity words. Create your own custom list by using the blocklist parameter, or pass an empty array to allow all words.
• Read more at https://sqids.org/julia

License

MIT