py311-sqids

Generate YouTube-like IDs from numbers

Sqids (pronounced "squids") is a small library that lets one generate YouTube-like unique IDs from numbers. It is good for link shortening, fast and URL-safe ID generation, and decoding back into numbers for quicker database lookups. Good for: - Generating IDs for public URLs (e.g. link shortening) - Generating IDs for internal systems (e.g. event tracking) - Decoding for quicker database lookups (e.g. by primary keys) Not good for: - Sensitive data (this is not an encryption library) - User IDs (can be decoded revealing user count)