gchq / gchq/CyberChef

Feature request: RC5 & RC6 Ciphers

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Description

**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
The ciphers for RC5 and RC6 are missing

**Describe the solution you'd like**
Please consider adding support for these ciphers

**Describe alternatives you've considered**
Using other tools or creating custom one off decoders is the current workaround

**Additional context**
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RC5
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RC6

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Research direction

The issue names no files, entry points, or tests. Start by reviewing the linked RC5 and RC6 references and the project's existing cipher support; done means both ciphers are implemented with agreed variants, inputs, outputs, and tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
cryptography
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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