Hash Utilities

Hash Sha512

Generates deterministic SHA-512 hashes from text input via `/v1/hash/sha512`. Returns 128-character hexadecimal digest ideal for data integrity verification, password storage, and digital signatures. Available through MCP in Cursor and other AI coding assistants, plus REST API. Example: "hello" produces "9b71d224bd62f3785d96d46ad3ea3d73319bfbc2890caadae2dff72519673ca72323c3d99ba5c11d7c7acc6e14b8c5da0c4663475c2e5c3adef46f73bcdec043".

API Endpoint

GET /v1/hash/sha512

Code Examples

curl "https://tinyfn.io/v1/hash/sha512" \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"
const response = await fetch('https://tinyfn.io/v1/hash/sha512', {
  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/sha512',
    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 is SHA-512 and when should I use it over other hash functions?

SHA-512 is a cryptographic hash function producing 512-bit (64-byte) digests, part of the SHA-2 family. Use it when you need maximum collision resistance and security, especially for digital signatures, certificates, or when handling sensitive data.

How do I generate SHA-512 hashes in my AI coding workflow using MCP?

Call the hash_sha512 MCP tool from Cursor, Windsurf, or other supported editors. Pass your text as input and receive the 128-character hex string immediately, perfect for integrating hash generation into code generation tasks.

What format does the SHA-512 hash output use?

Returns a 128-character lowercase hexadecimal string representing the 64-byte hash digest. Each byte becomes two hex characters, so 64 bytes = 128 hex chars total.

Can I hash empty strings or special characters with this tool?

Yes, SHA-512 handles empty strings (returns a specific hash value) and all Unicode characters. The algorithm processes the UTF-8 byte representation of your input text.

Is SHA-512 slower than SHA-256 and does performance matter here?

SHA-512 is computationally more intensive than SHA-256 but the difference is negligible for typical text inputs. The security benefits often outweigh the minimal performance cost for most applications.

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