random-password-generator

2.2.0 verified Mon Apr 27 auth: no python

A simple and customizable random password generator for Python. Version 2.2.0 uses the secrets module for cryptographically secure passwords, with the API component separated into a separate package. Released irregularly.

pip install random-password-generator

Common errors

error ImportError: cannot import name 'generate_password' from 'random_password_generator' ↓

cause The package name on PyPI has hyphens, but the import uses underscores. Users often try `import random-password-generator` which is invalid.

fix

Use from random_password_generator import generate_password (all underscores).

error ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'random_password_generator' ↓

cause The package might not be installed, or Python environment issue.

fix

Run pip install random-password-generator and ensure you are using the correct virtual environment.

Warnings

gotcha In versions before 2.1.0, the library used the `random` module, which is not cryptographically secure. Always use version >=2.1.0 for secure generation. ↓

fix Upgrade to 2.1.0 or later with `pip install --upgrade random-password-generator`.

breaking In v2.2.0, the API (web service) was separated into a new package. The library itself has zero dependencies now, but if you relied on the API endpoints, install `rpg-web` separately. ↓

fix If you need the web API, install `pip install rpg-web`. The library `random-password-generator` is now standalone.

Imports

generate_password

from random_password_generator import generate_password

The correct import path uses underscores.

RandomPasswordGenerator
```
from random_password_generator import RandomPasswordGenerator
```
Class-based API, but function is recommended for most use cases.

Quickstart

Generate a 16-character password with numbers, uppercase, and symbols.

from random_password_generator import generate_password

password = generate_password(length=16, numbers=True, uppercase=True, symbols=True)
print(password)