Text Hash Generator — Free HTML CSS JS Snippet

Text Hash Generator · Forms · Plain HTML, CSS & JS · Live preview

What's included

Features

Computes SHA-1, SHA-256, and SHA-384 digests via crypto.subtle.digest
Debounced live hashing as the user types, plus an explicit hash button
Independent copy-to-clipboard button for each algorithm's result
TextEncoder used to correctly convert strings to byte arrays before hashing
Pre-filled demo text hashed automatically on load
Monospace hex output for easy visual comparison
Runs entirely client-side — no text ever leaves the browser
Zero dependencies — pure Web Crypto and DOM APIs

About this UI Snippet

Text Hash Generator — Live SHA-1, SHA-256 & SHA-384 Digests

Screenshot of the Text Hash Generator snippet rendered live

This snippet hashes arbitrary text into three digest algorithms at once — SHA-1, SHA-256, and SHA-384 — entirely in the browser using the native crypto.subtle.digest method, with no server round trip and no third-party hashing library.

How the hashing works

The input string is first encoded into a byte array with TextEncoder, which crypto.subtle.digest accepts directly. The function loops over a small algorithms array, calling digest(algo.name, data) for each of 'SHA-1', 'SHA-256', and 'SHA-384', converting each resulting ArrayBuffer into a lowercase hex string with the shared bufferToHex helper.

Live and on-demand hashing

Typing in the textarea triggers a debounced re-hash (300ms after the last keystroke) so all three digests stay in sync with the input without recomputing on every keystroke, while the "Hash text" button forces an immediate recalculation.

Per-algorithm copy buttons

Each result row has its own small copy button that reads the corresponding <code> element's text and writes it to the clipboard via navigator.clipboard.writeText, with a short "Copied" label swap for feedback.

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Prompt to recreate it

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Build a forms component called "Text Hash Generator" using plain HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript — no framework, no build step.

Requirements:
- Match the structure and behavior of the "Text Hash Generator" snippet from the UI Snippets Library.
- Keep the markup semantic and the styling self-contained (no external dependencies beyond what the original snippet uses).
- Keep the JavaScript vanilla, with no framework runtime required.
- Make it easy to restyle via CSS custom properties or class overrides so it can be dropped into a real project.

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Source Code

<div class="thg-card">
  <div class="thg-head">
    <h2>Text Hash Generator</h2>
    <p>Type or paste text to compute SHA-1, SHA-256, and SHA-384 digests live.</p>
  </div>

  <textarea id="thgInput" rows="4" placeholder="Type something to hash…">The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog</textarea>

  <button class="thg-btn" id="thgHashBtn" type="button">Hash text</button>

  <div class="thg-results">
    <div class="thg-result-row">
      <div class="thg-result-head">
        <span class="thg-algo">SHA-1</span>
        <button class="thg-copy" data-target="thgOutSha1" type="button">Copy</button>
      </div>
      <code id="thgOutSha1">…</code>
    </div>
    <div class="thg-result-row">
      <div class="thg-result-head">
        <span class="thg-algo">SHA-256</span>
        <button class="thg-copy" data-target="thgOutSha256" type="button">Copy</button>
      </div>
      <code id="thgOutSha256">…</code>
    </div>
    <div class="thg-result-row">
      <div class="thg-result-head">
        <span class="thg-algo">SHA-384</span>
        <button class="thg-copy" data-target="thgOutSha384" type="button">Copy</button>
      </div>
      <code id="thgOutSha384">…</code>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

Step by step

How to Use

  1. 1
    Load the snippetClick "Text Hash Generator" in the sidebar to load its HTML, CSS, and JS into the editor panels. The preview updates instantly.
  2. 2
    Edit the codeModify any panel — HTML, CSS, or JS. The preview refreshes as you type. Use Reset in each panel header to restore the original.
  3. 3
    Preview on devicesClick the Mobile (375px), Tablet (768px), or Desktop buttons in the preview header to check responsiveness.
  4. 4
    Export in your formatClick "HTML" to download a standalone file, "JSX" for a React component, "Tailwind" for a React + Tailwind CSS component, "Tailwind HTML" for a standalone HTML file with Tailwind CDN, "Vue" for a Vue 3 SFC with <template>/<script setup>/<style scoped>, or "Angular" for a standalone Angular .component.ts file. "Copy all" copies the full code to clipboard.
  5. 5
    Save your versionClick "Save as", type a name, and press Enter. Your snippet saves to IndexedDB and appears in the Saved tab.

Real-world uses

Common Use Cases

Developer utility pages
Offer a quick multi-algorithm hash checker alongside other dev tools.
Cryptography teaching demos
Show students how the same input produces different digests across algorithms.
Data integrity checks
Quickly hash a config string or short payload to compare across environments.
Internal QA tools
Verify that two systems produce identical hashes for the same input text.

Got questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

SHA-1 is included for compatibility and comparison purposes; it is cryptographically broken for collision resistance, so SHA-256 or SHA-384 should be preferred for any security-sensitive use.

No. TextEncoder and crypto.subtle.digest both run locally in the browser, so the text never leaves the page.

A 300ms debounce avoids recomputing three digests on every keystroke, keeping the UI responsive while still feeling live.