idt (ID Tool)

idt (ID Tool) is a powerful and ergonomic command-line interface (CLI) designed for users who require efficient manipulation of various ID formats. This versatile tool offers a comprehensive suite of features for generating, converting, validating, and inspecting a wide range of identifiers including UUIDs, ULIDs, and more. It is built with performance and ease of use in mind, making it an ideal choice for developers and data professionals alike.

Key Features

• ID Generation: Easily generate a variety of ID types, including UUID versions, ULIDs, NanoIDs, and Snowflake IDs with configurable parameters.
• ID Inspection: Inspect any generated or existing ID to retrieve metadata, including timestamps and binary representations.
• ID Conversion: Convert IDs between different formats such as hexadecimal, Base64, Base32, and more.
• Validation: Validate IDs against known standards to ensure integrity and correctness.
• Sorting: Sort IDs based on timestamps and output in various formats for better readability and organization.

Example Usage

Generating a UUID:

idt gen uuid  

Inspecting a generated UUID:

idt inspect 019c04e5-6118-7b22-95cb-a10e84dad469  

Sorting multiple IDs:

idt sort 01ARZ3NDEKTSV4RRFFQ69G5FAV 01KK3ZE8GEVTC9PGC0NTY1RY03  

Supported ID Formats

idt supports a wide variety of ID formats, including but not limited to:

• UUID (versions 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
• ULID
• NanoID
• Snowflake
• K-Sortable Unique Identifiers
• MongoDB ObjectId
• ISBN, EAN, and other assigned IDs

For full details on supported ID types and features, please refer to the documentation.

Conclusion

With its rich feature set and intuitive CLI, idt is an essential tool for anyone working with identifiers in software development or data management. Its design ensures a seamless experience whether generating new IDs or validating existing ones.