Hash Utilities

File Checksum Guide

Generates command-line instructions for computing file checksums across different operating systems and hash algorithms. Access via MCP in Cursor or Windsurf, or GET /v1/hash/file-checksum-guide. Returns platform-specific commands like `sha256sum file.txt` (Linux) or `Get-FileHash -Algorithm SHA256` (PowerShell). Essential for AI agents handling file integrity verification workflows.

API Endpoint

GET /v1/hash/file-checksum-guide

Code Examples

curl "https://tinyfn.io/v1/hash/file-checksum-guide" \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"
const response = await fetch('https://tinyfn.io/v1/hash/file-checksum-guide', {
  headers: { 'X-API-Key': 'YOUR_API_KEY' }
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);
import requests

response = requests.get('https://tinyfn.io/v1/hash/file-checksum-guide',
    headers={'X-API-Key': 'YOUR_API_KEY'})
data = response.json()
print(data)

Use via MCP

Add to your AI agent

Connect your AI agent (Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.) to TinyFn's hash tools:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tinyfn-hash": {
      "url": "https://tinyfn.io/mcp/hash",
      "headers": {
        "X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

What checksum commands does this tool provide?

Returns OS-specific commands for MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512, and other algorithms across Linux, macOS, Windows Command Prompt, and PowerShell environments.

How can MCP agents use this for file verification workflows?

AI agents can retrieve the correct checksum commands for any platform, then guide users through file integrity checks or generate scripts for automated verification processes.

Does it work for both single files and batch operations?

Yes, provides commands for individual files and batch processing, including wildcard patterns and directory recursion options for each supported platform.

What's the difference between Linux and Windows checksum commands?

Linux uses utilities like `sha256sum` and `md5sum`, while Windows uses `certutil -hashfile` in Command Prompt or `Get-FileHash` in PowerShell with different syntax.

Can I get commands for legacy hash algorithms?

Yes, includes commands for older algorithms like MD5 and SHA-1 alongside modern ones, with platform availability notes since some systems deprecated certain algorithms.

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