README.md

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 7# eow
 8
 9CLI password generator that uses [an Apple-style algorithm] by default or a
10reduced character set called [NewBase60] that's very compatible and
11unambiguously readable.
12
13[an Apple-style algorithm]: https://rmondello.com/2024/10/07/apple-passwords-generated-strong-password-format/
14[NewBase60]: http://tantek.pbworks.com/w/page/19402946/NewBase60
15
16## Installation
17
18Download the binary appropriate for your system from the [releases page] or build from source with:
19
20[releases page]: https://git.sr.ht/~amolith/eow/refs
21
22```shell
23$ go install git.sr.ht/~amolith/eow@latest
24```
25
26## Usage
27
28```text
29$ eow -h
30Usage of eow:
31  -n, --nb60       Generate a 20-character password using the NewBase60 charset
32pflag: help requested
33$ eow
34kiwmuX tibhoj radvo0
35$ eow
36suJcig-tegtek-nuzwe9
37$ eow
389adtif.tAvver.loltil
39$ eow -n
40A_7Bq8wASqPwvtMHx1UY
41$ eow -n
42fDQ2bkDK8xZgq9ZQ6P5R
43$ eow -n
44AMSiSrVxXQWmommxVg1X
45```