Password Strength Tester API

Security

Analyze your password security with AI. Get detailed feedback on strength and recommendations for improvement based on specific requirements.

Authentication

All API requests require a valid API key passed in the Authorization header as a Bearer token.

Rate Limit

50 requests per minute

Endpoints

1 endpoint available

Overview

The Password Strength Tester API uses AI to analyze password security and provide detailed feedback. Get insights on password strength, vulnerabilities, and recommendations based on the intended use case.

Analysis Features

The API evaluates passwords on multiple criteria:

Length Analysis - Is the password long enough for its intended use?
Character Diversity - Does it use uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols?
Pattern Detection - Does it contain common patterns or dictionary words?
Contextual Security - Is the strength appropriate for the use case (banking vs newsletter)?
Requirement Compliance - Does it meet specified restrictions?

Use Case Context

The API considers the intended use to provide relevant feedback:

Banking/Financial - Highest security requirements
Email/Social Media - High security requirements
Gaming/Entertainment - Moderate security requirements
Newsletter/Forums - Basic security requirements

Use Cases

Password policy compliance checking
User registration validation
Security auditing applications
Password manager integrations

Endpoints

POST

/v1/tools/password-strength-tester

Analyze password strength and get AI-powered security feedback

Request Body

Content-Type: application/json

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
password	string	Required	The password to analyze
passwordUse	string	Optional	What the password is for (e.g., "Banking", "Email", "Gaming account")
restrictions	string	Optional	Any specific requirements the password must meet (e.g., "No symbols allowed", "Maximum 12 characters")

Response Example

{
  "success": true,
  "result": "**Password Strength: Moderate**\n\n**Strengths:**\n- Good length (12 characters)\n- Contains mixed case letters\n- Includes numbers\n\n**Weaknesses:**\n- No special characters\n- Contains a common word pattern\n\n**Recommendations:**\n1. Add special characters (!@#$%)\n2. Replace predictable patterns with random characters\n3. Consider using a passphrase for better memorability\n\n**For Banking Use:** This password needs improvement. Consider increasing complexity for financial accounts."
}

Error Codes

400

Invalid request body or empty password

401

Missing or invalid API key

429

Rate limit exceeded

500

Internal server error

Code Examples

curl -X POST https://api.opentools.ca/v1/tools/password-strength-tester \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "password": "MyP@ssw0rd123",
    "passwordUse": "Banking",
    "restrictions": "Must be 8-16 characters"
  }'

Ready to get started?

Create an API key to start using the Password Strength Tester API.