Hash
Hash a value with bcrypt, MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, or SHA-512.
Type
utl.hash Block Utility
Folder
basic/utilityChannels
Any
Pipe
Value
Scope
Any
Hash (canvas label Generate Hash) computes a digest of Value and writes it to the data pipe. Hashing is one-way; use Encode when you need to reverse the transformation.
Configure
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Value | Literal or variable to hash (required) |
| Hash type | bcrypt, md5, sha1, sha256, or sha512 |
Handles
| Handle | Role |
|---|---|
| In (target) | Incoming connection |
| Out (source) | Continues after hashing |
Pipe schema
The next block reads this on the data pipe (pipe.value). The value is text.
Use case
- Fingerprint a payload before storing or comparing it.
- Produce a checksum to send with an API request.