ULID Generator
ULID generator tool. Generate ULIDs when you need primary keys for databases or unique identifiers. ULIDs are sortable in chronological order and can be used as an alternative to UUIDs. You can generate up to 100 ULIDs in a single operation.
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How to use
About this tool
Generates ULIDs in the browser. Lexicographically sortable by time; a modern alternative to UUIDs.
How to use
Click "Generate" for one, or enter a count for batch. Click to copy.
Options
Count: A positive integer. Generates that many ULIDs in one go.
Use cases
• Distributed IDs • Time-ordered log/event IDs • Sortable DB keys • More readable than UUIDs
Code Examples
JavaScript
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1import { ulid } from 'ulid';
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3ulid(); // 01ARZ3NDEKTSV4RRFFQ69G5FAVPython
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1import pythonulid
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3uuid = pythonulid.ULID() # or ulid-pyPHP
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1use Hideyo\Ulid\Ulid;
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3$ulid = (string) new Ulid();Privacy and data
Generation is entirely in-browser; nothing is sent to a server.
FAQ
- Q: What is a ULID?
- A: A ULID (Universally Unique Lexicographically Sortable Identifier) is a 128-bit identifier that encodes a millisecond-precision timestamp in the first 48 bits and 80 bits of randomness. Unlike UUIDs, ULIDs are sortable by creation time.
- Q: What is the difference between ULID and UUID?
- A: ULIDs are lexicographically sortable by time, making them better for database primary keys and log IDs. UUIDs (v4) are fully random with no time component. ULIDs use a Crockford Base32 encoding and are more readable than UUID's hex format.
- Q: Is a ULID guaranteed to be unique?
- A: Yes. ULIDs combine a millisecond timestamp with 80 bits of randomness. Even if multiple ULIDs are generated in the same millisecond, the random component makes collisions astronomically unlikely.
- Q: Is any data sent to a server?
- A: No. All ULID generation happens entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server.
