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PyNaCl: Python binding to the libsodium library
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:alt: Latest Version
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:alt: Compatible Python Versions
PyNaCl is a Python binding to libsodium
, which is a fork of the
Networking and Cryptography library
. These libraries have a stated goal of
improving usability, security and speed. It supports Python 2.7 and 3.4+ as
well as PyPy 2.6+.
.. _libsodium: https://github.com/jedisct1/libsodium
.. _Networking and Cryptography library: https://nacl.cr.yp.to/
Features
- Digital signatures
- Secret-key encryption
- Public-key encryption
- Hashing and message authentication
- Password based key derivation and password hashing