HexMex 🌶️ - Spicy IPv6 Address Generator

Memorable IP addresses for memorable people

HexMex is a web-based tool that generates memorable, pronounceable IPv6 addresses using valid hexadecimal words. It's designed to make IPv6 addresses more human-friendly and easier to communicate when copy/paste isn't an option.

🌮 Features

• Word-based IPv6 Generation: Create addresses using pronounceable hex words
• Custom Word Management: Add, import, and manage your own hex-compatible words
• Blacklist Filter: Keep your address space professional by filtering unwanted words
• Leet Speak Converter: Transform regular words into hex-compatible alternatives
• Interactive 3D Visualization: Featuring our mascot, the Cyberpunk Neon Chili
• Mobile-Friendly Design: Works on all devices

🔥 Why HexMex?

IPv6 adoption remains slow partly because the addresses are difficult to communicate verbally. HexMex solves this by generating addresses like:

BEEF:CAFE:FACE:BABE:DEED:FEED:C0DE:FADE

Instead of:

2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334

Which would you rather dictate over the phone?

🚀 Getting Started

Local Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/in03/ipv6.git
   cd ipv6

2. Open index.html in your browser:

   # On Windows
   start index.html
   
   # On macOS
   open index.html
   
   # On Linux
   xdg-open index.html

Usage

1. Generate Addresses:

   • Select the number of addresses you want
   • Choose whether to use unique words
   • Select your preferred case style
   • Click "Make it Spicy 🌶️"

2. Manage Word List:

   • Upload your own word list
   • Add words manually
   • Convert regular words to hex using leet speak

3. Blacklist Management:

   • Add words you don't want to appear in your addresses
   • Automatically filter your wordlist

🧠 Technical Details

Word Selection Criteria

Words must:

• Contain only valid hexadecimal characters (0-9, A-F)
• Be exactly 4 characters long to fit IPv6 segment format

Leet Speak Substitutions

The default substitutions include:

• O → 0
• I → 1
• E → 3 (optional)
• A → 4 (optional)
• S → 5 (optional)
• G → 6 (optional)
• T → 7 (optional)
• B → 8 (optional)
• Z → 2 (optional)

Address Space

With the default wordlist of 38 words, you can generate:

• With repeats: 38^8 = 1.7 trillion unique addresses
• Without repeats: P(38,8) = 1.9 billion unique addresses

🌵 Practical Applications

• ULA Addressing: Perfect for Unique Local Addresses (fc00::/7)
• Provider-Independent Space: For organizations with their own address blocks
• Memorable Pseudo-Domains: Create memorable identifiers for services
• Network Documentation: Make network diagrams and documentation more readable

🔧 Browser Compatibility

• Chrome/Edge (latest)
• Firefox (latest)
• Safari (latest)
• Mobile browsers (latest)

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to:

• Add more default hex words
• Improve the UI/UX
• Enhance the 3D visualization
• Add new features

📜 License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.

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Remember: Only use these spicy addresses where you control the assignment, like ULA addresses (fc00::/7) or if you have provider-independent address space. ¡Arriba!