The Crypto interface represents basic cryptography features available in the current context. It allows access to a cryptographically strong random number generator and to cryptographic primitives.
An object with this interface is available on Web context via the Window.crypto property.
Properties
This interface implements properties defined on RandomSource.
Crypto.subtleRead only- Returns a
SubtleCryptoobject providing access to common cryptographic primitives, like hashing, signing, encryption or decryption.
Methods
This interface implements methods defined on RandomSource.
RandomSource.getRandomValues()- Fills the passed
TypedArraywith cryptographically sound random values.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Web Cryptography API The definition of 'Crypto' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Initial definition |