Diceware is a method of creating a strong and secure passphrase. A passphrase is a set of words or characters that is used to verify your identity in a system. This method starts by either having you roll one die five times or rolling a set of 5 dice once. Then you take the combined results of your dice roll and use the number to lookup a word in a diceware word list. This word will become a word in your passphrase. Repeat this process until you’ve reached the amount of desired words.
This method of choosing a passphrase is not only secure but incredibly simple making it an ideal method for creating such passwords. Passphrases of this form are also easier for a person to memorize as well since. Memorizing quibble-styling-anglican is much easier than o8mtKYARrN%V. This application generates passphrases using the above method. It also allows some extra settings as some authentication systems require either capital letters and/or a number as well.
Run the following command to install all required Gems.
bundle install
Clone the diceware gem and install locally.
git clone https://github.com/dennis1088/diceware.git
cd diceware
rake build
gem install pkg/diceware-0.1.0.gem
The diceware is required for this project.
ruby app.rb