NanoID
Identifier Generation (IDs, Tokens) · Open Source (MIT)
A tiny, fast library for generating cryptographically strong, URL-friendly unique IDs with customizable alphabets and lengths.
We use NanoID for public-facing identifiers, idempotency keys, and correlation IDs where short, non-sequential, collision-resistant tokens improve UX and security compared to UUID v4.
How We Use It
- URL-safe, short IDs for public resources and links
- Idempotency keys, request deduplication, and correlation IDs
- Client-side identifier generation without central coordination
API & Integration
Why this matters: Clear, type-safe APIs prevent integration drift, reduce incidents, and make feature delivery predictable. We design APIs for clarity, performance, and safety—favoring type-safe schemas, real-time capabilities, and standards-based integrations. Preferred defaults: GraphQL for complex domains, tRPC for TS monorepos, Webhooks for eventing, Zod/Valibot for schemas.