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ULID generator

Generate sortable ULIDs and inspect their timestamps.

Usage guide

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Input & options

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Result

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Code examples

Starting points for your own code. Run them in the environment shown below.

Node.js 22+ · ES module (.mjs)

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Install dependencies

npm install ulid
import { monotonicFactory, decodeTime } from "ulid";
const next = monotonicFactory();
const id = next();
console.log(id);
console.log(new Date(decodeTime(id)).toISOString());

Put it to work

Generate sortable ULIDs and inspect their timestamps.

Details that matter

Format and meaning

ULIDs contain creation time. Do not use them as authentication secrets.

Supported scope and limits

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