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OpenBSD 7.9 release · amd64 · Generated 2026-09-09

apg-2.2.3p1

automated password generator

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Description

APG (Automated Password Generator) is the tool set for random password generation. It features: a built-in ANSI X9.17 RNG (Random Number Generator)(CAST/SHA1), two methods for password generation: FIPS 181 and truly random, configurable lengths and numbers of passwords. Two components are supported, a network daemon (apgd) and a command line client (apg). The command line tool does not require the network daemon.

Package information

Ports path
security/apg
Package architecture
amd64
Maintainer
The OpenBSD ports mailing-list <ports@openbsd.org>
Categories
security
Available flavors
None listed

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Direct dependencies

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