Overview
The bcrypt package provides a Dart implementation of the bcrypt password hashing algorithm, based on modified jBCrypt code. It is designed for secure password storage by generating strong, salted hashes that are resistant to brute-force attacks. The package supports multiple platforms including Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux, making it suitable for cross-platform applications requiring robust authentication security. It integrates seamlessly with Flutter projects via pub.dev.
Use cases
- Secure password hashing
- User authentication systems
- Password storage in databases
- Protecting sensitive user data
- Cross-platform security implementations
Key features
- Salted password hashing
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Easy integration with Flutter
- Resistance to brute-force attacks
- Supports Dart VM and web
Suitable for
- Flutter apps needing secure password handling
- Backend services requiring cryptographic hashing
- Applications with strict security compliance
- Developers using Dart for authentication workflows
- Projects targeting multiple operating systems
Considerations
- Not suitable for general-purpose encryption
- Requires careful handling of salt and hash management
- Performance impact with high work factors
- Limited to password hashing, not other cryptographic operations
- Depends on external jBCrypt logic for core functionality