gchq / gchq/CyberChef

Feature request: diceware generator

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Description

**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
A diceware generator implementation. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diceware)

**Describe the solution you'd like**
A producer for a diceware string with configurable number of English words like
`mortally gloater error punch unsteady supply neglector`

**Describe alternatives you've considered**
Optional: configurable number of extra characters to increase the entropy
`mortally gloater error 7 punch unsteady $ supply neglector`

**Additional context**
see https://xkcd.com/936/

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by reviewing the Diceware and xkcd references linked in the issue, then locate the relevant CyberChef operation structure. Done means a diceware string supports a configurable number of English words, with the optional extra-character behavior clarified and covered.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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