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Life & fun · June 16, 2015

Hashing made simple

Hashing made simple. Get the hash of a buffer/string/stream/file. - sindresorhus/hasha

Hashing made simple launched on June 16, 2015 with 10 votes, #1,539 of 3,954 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 11 years on.

In plain words

Hasha is a Node.js library that simplifies hashing operations. It computes hashes from various input types including buffers, strings, streams, and files. The tool is designed for developers who need straightforward hash generation without complex configuration. Created by sindresorhus, it provides a streamlined approach to a common programming task.

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