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UUID / GUID Generator

Bulk-generate v4 UUIDs with one-click copy.

Free · No upload100% localInstant results

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UUID / GUID Generator is being built and will ship in the next release. It will run 100% in your browser like every other StackPulse utility. The documentation below explains what it does and how it works.

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Why generate UUIDs (GUIDs)?

Universally unique identifiers are the standard way to give objects a collision-resistant identity without a central service. A version 4 UUID is a 128-bit value with 122 bits of random data — enough randomness that the probability of two generated values colliding anywhere in the world is negligible for practical purposes. They appear everywhere: database primary keys, cache keys, transaction IDs, session tokens and client-generated IDs that the server later adopts.

A UUID generator batch-creates one, ten or a thousand identifiers in a single click, using the browser's cryptographically secure random generator rather than a predictable pseudo-random seed. Each UUID follows the RFC 4122 formatting — 8-4-4-4-12, lowercase hexadecimal with hyphens — which is what the vast majority of APIs, ORMs and databases expect.

Because generation happens locally, you can mint identifiers for architecture diagrams, seed scripts and documentation without an online dependency, and you control exactly how many you produce. Copy the whole batch to the clipboard with one tap and paste it straight into seed scripts or mock data generators.

Common use cases

Generate batch primary keys for database seed scripts and fixtures
Create client-side IDs for optimistic UI updates that reconcile later
Produce test identifiers for load-tested APIs and message queues
Generate unique names for local project tokens and sample records
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How to generate UUIDs

  1. Choose how many identifiers you need — single, or a batch up to 100.
  2. Toggle options such as uppercase output if your target system requires it.
  3. Press Generate or Ctrl / ⌘ + Enter to create the identifiers instantly.
  4. Scrutinise the output: every value is RFC 4122 v4 formed with a cryptographically secure source.
  5. Copy the full batch or individual values into your script, file or ticket.

Test cases

Input · Generate 1

One value matching 8-4-4-4-12 lowercase hex, e.g. 3f17f1e2-9c4b-4d2a-9b0e-6d8c1f0a2b3c.

Input · Generate 5, uppercase

5 unique identifiers with uppercase hex, all valid version-4 variant-1 formatting.

Frequently asked questions

Are generated UUIDs guaranteed to be unique?

No identifier can be guaranteed absolutely, but v4 UUIDs have 122 random bits, making collisions practically impossible for reasonable batch sizes. This tool uses a cryptographically secure random source.

Should UUIDs be used as database primary keys?

They are widely used and safe for distributed systems where IDs must be generated offline. For very large tables, UUID v4's randomness can affect index locality; some teams prefer UUID v7 or sequential keys for write-heavy workloads.

Does generation require an internet connection?

No. UUIDs are created locally using the Web Crypto API, so the generator works fully offline.