hash-identify

What this skill does

Takes a hash string as input and uses the hashid tool to identify the algorithm type. If the user provides a plaintext value, verifies whether it matches the hash using Python hashlib. Also provides a reference table of common hash lengths.

When to use

• When determining the hash type before running a cracking tool (Hashcat, John the Ripper)
• When analyzing an unknown hash value in a CTF challenge
• When quickly classifying hashes found in a database dump

Prerequisites

• Python 3 and pip required (for hashid installation)
• hashid: pip install hashid
• python3 hashlib is part of the standard library — no separate installation needed

Inputs