SHAKE128 Generator
Generate variable-length SHAKE128 XOF output for key derivation and masking.
What Is SHAKE128?
SHAKE128 is a secure XOF (Extendable-Output Function) that produces variable-length output using Keccak-f[1600] with 256-bit capacity, providing 128-bit security with arbitrary-length output capability.
Specifications
Output Size Variable
Standard FIPS 202
Standard Year 2015
Origin Keccak submission to NIST SHA-3 competition
Origin Year 2008
Use Cases
- Key derivation with custom length
- Stream cipher construction
- Mask generation functions (MGF)
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Security Notice
SHAKE128 is a secure extendable-output function when used with an appropriate output length. Use a dedicated KDF or password hashing algorithm for password storage.
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Implementation Notes
Practical usage details for this browser-based SHAKE128 tool.
How to Generate a SHAKE128 hash
- Choose UTF-8, Hex, Base64, or File input mode.
- Enter text, encoded bytes, or choose a local file to process.
- Adjust the SHAKE128 options if your use case requires non-default settings.
- Click Generate SHAKE128 Hash and copy the result.
Example Input
Sample input:
abc
Use this sample input, then copy the generated hash from the result panel.
When Not to Use SHAKE128
- Do not use a plain hash or derivation output directly as password storage without the right password-hashing construction and parameters.
- Do not use it as a drop-in replacement for a fixed-length hash without choosing and documenting the output length.
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