Identifier tools
ULID / Nano ID Generator
Generate time-sortable ULIDs (universally unique lexicographically sortable identifiers) or compact random Nano IDs.
Runs locallyRuns locally in your browser
Guide
Choose the identifier type and set the number of results. Choose Generate for new identifiers. A ULID includes a creation timestamp, while a Nano ID uses random characters.
- Choose your input
Choose the identifier type and set the number of results.
- Read the result
Choose Generate for new identifiers. A ULID includes a creation timestamp, while a Nano ID uses random characters.
- Keep your result
On a phone, select Output. Copy or download only when you want to keep the result.
On mobile, choose Output to read the result. Clear removes both fields.
Type
- ULID: 26 characters, including a timestamp.
- Nano ID: 21 random characters without a timestamp.
Shortcuts
- Ctrl / Cmd + Enter — Run selected action
- Ctrl / Cmd + Shift + C — Copy output
- Ctrl / Cmd + S — Download output
- ? — Show shortcuts outside text fields
Shortcuts work while focus is in the workspace. Copy and download need valid output.
Common questions
- Where is my input processed?
- In this browser. Input, keys, passwords and results are not stored or sent to a server.
- How do I clear my data?
- Choose Clear to remove entered data and results from this workspace.
- How does processing start?
- Choose the action above the fields. Changing an option clears the previous result.
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