step crypto kdf compare

step crypto kdf compare -- compare a plaintext value (e.g., a password) and a hash

The 'step crypto kdf compare' command compares a plaintext value (e.g., a password) with an existing KDF password hash in PHC string format. The PHC string input indicates which KDF algorithm and parameters to use.

If the input matches phc-hash the command prints a human readable message indicating success to STDERR and returns 0. If the input does not match an error will be printed to STDERR and the command will exit with a non-zero return code.

If this command is run without the optional input argument and STDIN is a TTY (i.e., you're running the command in an interactive terminal and not piping input to it) you'll be prompted to enter a value on STDERR. If STDIN is not a TTY it will be read without prompting.

For examples, see step help crypto kdf.

POSITIONAL ARGUMENTS

phc-hash The KDF password hash in PHC string format.

input The plaintext value to compare with phc-hash. input is optional and its use is not recommended. If this argument is provided the --insecure flag must also be provided because your (presumably secret) input will likely be logged and appear in places you might not expect. If omitted input is read from STDIN.