{"categories":[{"label":"Utilities","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/utilities/11"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"Generates random 12-digit MAC addresses in multiple formats, with optional support for locally administrated address (LAA) format compliance.","skillfed_tags":["mac-address","network-testing","test-data-generation"],"use_cases":["Generate mock MAC addresses for network testing and device simulation scenarios","Create test data for network monitoring or DHCP server testing","Randomize NIC portions while preserving a specific OUI for vendor-specific testing","Generate LAA-compliant addresses for local network administration and testing","Quick command-line MAC address generation without writing code"],"what_it_does":"randmac is a lightweight utility for generating random MAC addresses in multiple formats. It can produce either full 12-digit addresses or preserve the manufacturer (OUI) portion while randomizing the NIC-specific portion. The package supports five common MAC address formats: colon-separated (MM:MM:MM:SS:SS:SS), hyphen-separated (MM-MM-MM-SS-SS-SS), dot-separated (MM.MM.MM.SS.SS.SS), Cisco format (MMMM.MMSS.SSSS), and unformatted (MMMMMMSSSSSS).\n\nThe main use case is generating test or mock MAC addresses for network testing, device simulation, or security research. It includes a command-line interface for quick generation and a Python API for programmatic use. The optional LAA (locally administrated address) mode ensures generated addresses are marked as locally administered by constraining the first hex digit to x2, x6, xA, or xE, which is useful when you need addresses that won't collide with real hardware vendors.","worth_installing":"Yes, if you need a simple, dependency-free MAC address generator for testing or development. The low install friction and permissive license make it a low-risk addition. However, the abandoned maintenance status and Alpha classification mean it's best suited for non-critical tooling; do not rely on it for production systems. Verify LAA format correctness for your specific use case before deploying."},"id":"randmac","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/randmac","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/randmac.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/randmac/"},"maintenance":{"status":"abandoned"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2020-09-13","license_spdx":null,"license_treatment":"permissive","name":"randmac","python_support":"supports_current","summary":"a random 12-digit mac address generator"},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":78104,"position":14469,"tier":"top_15000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":0},"version":"0.1"}