crypto-js: Detailed Overview & Metrics

v4.2.0(9 months ago)

This package is actively maintained.Types definitions are provided via a separate npm package: @types/crypto-jsNumber of direct dependencies: 0Monthly npm downloads

Crypto-js is a popular JavaScript library that provides essential cryptographic functions such as encryption, decryption, hashing, and encoding. It offers a wide range of algorithms for secure data handling, including AES, SHA-256, HMAC, and more. Crypto-js is widely used for implementing secure communication, data storage, and authentication mechanisms in web applications.

Compared to other cryptographic libraries, Crypto-js stands out for its ease of use, extensive documentation, and active community support. It is actively maintained and regularly updated to address security vulnerabilities and improve performance.

Alternatives:
hash.js+
bcryptjs+
js-sha256+
js-sha512+
js-sha3+
pbkdf2+
aes-js+
node-forge+
tweetnacl+
crypto-browserify+

Tags: javascriptcryptographyencryptiondecryptionhashing