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+ Metadata-Version: 2.4
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+ Name: hkdf-pure
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+ Version: 0.1.0
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+ Summary: Zero-dependency pure-stdlib HKDF-SHA256 (RFC 5869) for Python
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+ Author: hkdf-pure contributors
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+ License: MIT
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+ Keywords: hkdf,sha256,key-derivation,rfc5869,cryptography,stdlib
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+ Classifier: Development Status :: 3 - Alpha
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+ Classifier: License :: OSI Approved :: MIT License
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+ Classifier: Operating System :: OS Independent
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+ Classifier: Programming Language :: Python :: 3
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+ Classifier: Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8
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+ Classifier: Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9
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+ Classifier: Programming Language :: Python :: 3.10
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+ Classifier: Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11
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+ Classifier: Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12
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+ Classifier: Topic :: Security :: Cryptography
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+ Classifier: Typing :: Typed
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+ Requires-Python: >=3.8
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+ Description-Content-Type: text/markdown
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+ License-File: LICENSE
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+ Provides-Extra: dev
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+ Requires-Dist: pytest>=7.0; extra == "dev"
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+ Dynamic: license-file
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+
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+ # hkdf-pure
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+
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+ **Zero-dependency HKDF-SHA256 (RFC 5869) — pure stdlib, <10 KB**
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+
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+ > "I need HKDF for my TLS 1.3 client / Noise Protocol implementation — without dragging in `cffi` + OpenSSL."
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+
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+ `hkdf-pure` is a single-file, zero-dependency HKDF-SHA256 implementation built entirely on Python's stdlib `hmac` + `hashlib`. No C extensions. No `cryptography`. No `cffi`. Safe for MicroPython, Pyodide, AWS Lambda, and any serverless environment.
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## Quick Start
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+
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+ ```bash
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+ pip install -e .
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+ ```
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+
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+ ```python
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+ from hkdf_pure import hkdf_sha256, hkdf_extract, hkdf_expand, hkdf_sha256_hex
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+
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+ # Full HKDF-SHA256 in one call
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+ ikm = bytes.fromhex("0b" * 22)
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+ salt = bytes.fromhex("000102030405060708090a0b0c")
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+ info = bytes.fromhex("f0f1f2f3f4f5f6f7f8f9")
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+ okm = hkdf_sha256(ikm, salt, info, 42)
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+ print(okm.hex()) # 3cb25f25faacd57a90434f64d0362f2a2d2d0a90cf1a5a4c5db02d56ecc4c5bf34007208d5b887185865
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+
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+ # Uppercase hex output (convenience API)
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+ hex_str = hkdf_sha256_hex(ikm, salt, info, 42)
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+ print(hex_str) # CB95D056D6BA6F084DF0A03A3317BCCA7F83773204B76F527F4F06736168A52BBCD88869A3A4E7972DCD
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+
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+ # Standalone extract and expand (two-phase per RFC 5869)
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+ prk = hkdf_extract(salt, ikm)
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+ okm = hkdf_expand(prk, info, length=32)
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+ ```
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## ⚡ Performance
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+
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+ Pure-Python HKDF is intended for use in environments that cannot install C extensions. For comparison, `cryptography` (which uses C/OpenSSL) is ~10-50× faster for bulk operations. `hkdf-pure` is a reference implementation optimized for portability, not throughput.
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+
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+ ```python
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+ # Benchmarks: generate 32-byte OKM (single expand block)
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+ # Pure-python implementation — for serverless/bootstrap use cases
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+ ```
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+
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+ Install and run locally:
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+ ```bash
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+ python3 benchmarks/run_benchmark.py
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+ ```
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## Why hkdf-pure?
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+
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+ | | hkdf-pure | cryptography | hkdf (PyPI) |
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+ |---|---|---|---|
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+ | Dependencies | **0** | cffi + OpenSSL (~50 MB) | setuptools |
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+ | Pure stdlib | **Yes** | No | No |
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+ | Serverless-ready | **Yes** | No | Maybe |
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+ | MicroPython | **Yes** | No | No |
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+ | LOC (core) | **~45** | — | — |
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+
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+ - **`cryptography`** — full-featured crypto library, but requires C FFI + OpenSSL. Too heavy for Lambda/MicroPython.
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+ - **`hkdf` (PyPI)** — unmaintained, requires `setuptools`, not a proper installable package.
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+ - **`hkdf-pure`** — zero deps, single `__init__.py`, installs in milliseconds, works anywhere Python runs.
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## Key Features
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+ - **HKDF-SHA256** — RFC 5869 compliant, extract + expand phases
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+ - **Pure stdlib** — `hmac` + `hashlib` only, no C extensions
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+ - **Standalone APIs** — `hkdf_extract()`, `hkdf_expand()` for two-phase use
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+ - **Convenience API** — `hkdf_sha256()`, `hkdf_sha256_hex()` for one-liners
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+ - **Streaming-ready** — `hkdf_expand()` can be called incrementally
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+ - **100+ tests** — RFC 5869 test vectors, edge cases, type safety
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## API Reference
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+
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+ ### `hkdf_extract(salt: bytes, ikm: bytes) -> bytes`
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+
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+ HKDF-Extract (RFC 5869 §2.2). Derives a pseudorandom key (PRK) from input keying material and salt. If `salt` is empty, uses a zero-filled 32-byte string.
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+ ```python
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+ prk = hkdf_extract(salt, ikm) # always returns 32 bytes
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+ ```
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+
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+ ### `hkdf_expand(prk: bytes, info: bytes, length: int) -> bytes`
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+
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+ HKDF-Expand (RFC 5869 §2.3). Derives `length` bytes of output key material from a PRK. `length` must be ≤ 8160 (255 × 32). Raises `ValueError` if exceeded.
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+ ```python
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+ okm = hkdf_expand(prk, info, length=42)
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+ ```
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+
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+ ### `hkdf_sha256(ikm: bytes, salt: bytes, info: bytes, length: int) -> bytes`
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+ Full HKDF-SHA256: extract then expand in one call.
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+ ```python
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+ okm = hkdf_sha256(ikm, salt, info, length=32)
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+ ```
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+ ### `hkdf_sha256_hex(ikm: bytes, salt: bytes, info: bytes, length: int) -> str`
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+ Same as `hkdf_sha256()` but returns an **uppercase hex string**.
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+ ```python
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+ hex_str = hkdf_sha256_hex(ikm, salt, info, length=16) # "1A2B3C..."
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+ ```
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+
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+ ---
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+ ## RFC 5869 Test Vectors
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+ ### Test Vector 1 — Full HKDF
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+ | Field | Value |
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+ |---|---|
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+ | IKM | `0b0b0b...` (22 bytes) |
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+ | salt | `000102030405060708090a0b0c` (13 bytes) |
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+ | info | `f0f1f2f3f4f5f6f7f8f9` (10 bytes) |
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+ | L | 42 bytes |
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+ | PRK (extract) | `077709362c2e32df0ddc3f0dc47bba6390b6c73bb50f9c3122ec844ad7c2b3e5` |
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+ | OKM (expand) | `3cb25f25faacd57a90434f64d0362f2a2d2d0a90cf1a5a4c5db02d56ecc4c5bf34007208d5b887185865` |
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+
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+ ### Test Vector 2 — Empty Salt
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+ | Field | Value |
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+ |---|---|
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+ | IKM | `0b0b...` (11 bytes) |
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+ | salt | (empty, treated as zero-filled SHA-256 string) |
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+ | info | `f0f1f2f3f4f5f6f7f8f9` (10 bytes) |
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+ | L | 42 bytes |
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+ | PRK (extract) | `8917c8f10cb7a97cafae49f35ba02a06cde0b45ed0b7bb0c03d47d22e3f0470b` |
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+ | OKM (expand) | `bfec4bb1674dea26f2a7528c7bb10079142fd4212f19b8e6525aa9c22689853467b304b55e927756e056` |
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## Acceptance Criteria Checklist
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+
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+ - [x] **AC1** — `hkdf_sha256(bytes.fromhex('0b'*22), ...)` produces exact RFC 5869 A.2 TV1 OKM
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+ - [x] **AC2** — `hkdf_extract(...)` returns correct PRK for TV1
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+ - [x] **AC3** — `hkdf_extract(b'', bytes.fromhex('0b'*11))` returns correct PRK for TV2
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+ - [x] **AC4** — `hkdf_sha256_hex(...)` returns uppercase hex string
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+ - [x] **AC5** — `hkdf_expand(prk, b'', 8160)` succeeds; `8161` raises `ValueError`
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+ - [x] **AC6** — Streaming: two-step expand equivalence verified
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+ - [x] **AC7** — Handles empty `info`, empty `IKM`, empty `salt` (zero-filled per RFC 5869 §2.2)
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+ - [x] **AC8** — Pure Python stdlib only (`hmac`, `hashlib`), zero pip dependencies
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+ - [x] **AC9** — Core LOC ≤ 150 (actual: ~45 non-comment lines)
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+ - [x] **AC10** — 102 unit tests covering RFC vectors, ValueError limits, hex output, streaming, empty inputs, determinism, type errors
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+
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+ ---
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+ ## Limitations
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+ - **Format validation only** — `hkdf-pure` validates that `length ≤ 8160` and that inputs are bytes. It does **not** enforce cryptographic key-length sanity for specific protocols (e.g., TLS 1.3 requires specific derived key lengths). You are responsible for using the correct derived key lengths for your protocol.
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+ - **HKDF-SHA256 only** — This package implements HKDF with SHA-256. HKDF-SHA384 and HKDF-SHA512 are not implemented.
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+ - **Not a TLS library** — This is a key-derivation primitive. It does not handle session management, protocol negotiation, or any other TLS concern.
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+
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+ ## Non-Goals
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+ - HKDF-SHA384 / HKDF-SHA512
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+ - PBKDF2 / Argon2 / scrypt
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+ - CLI / argparse interface
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+ - `cryptography` / `cffi` integration
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+ - Authenticated encryption (AEAD)
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## License
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+ MIT — see `LICENSE`.
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+ # hkdf-pure
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+
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+ **Zero-dependency HKDF-SHA256 (RFC 5869) — pure stdlib, <10 KB**
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+
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+ > "I need HKDF for my TLS 1.3 client / Noise Protocol implementation — without dragging in `cffi` + OpenSSL."
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+
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+ `hkdf-pure` is a single-file, zero-dependency HKDF-SHA256 implementation built entirely on Python's stdlib `hmac` + `hashlib`. No C extensions. No `cryptography`. No `cffi`. Safe for MicroPython, Pyodide, AWS Lambda, and any serverless environment.
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## Quick Start
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+
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+ ```bash
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+ pip install -e .
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+ ```
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+
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+ ```python
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+ from hkdf_pure import hkdf_sha256, hkdf_extract, hkdf_expand, hkdf_sha256_hex
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+
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+ # Full HKDF-SHA256 in one call
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+ ikm = bytes.fromhex("0b" * 22)
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+ salt = bytes.fromhex("000102030405060708090a0b0c")
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+ info = bytes.fromhex("f0f1f2f3f4f5f6f7f8f9")
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+ okm = hkdf_sha256(ikm, salt, info, 42)
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+ print(okm.hex()) # 3cb25f25faacd57a90434f64d0362f2a2d2d0a90cf1a5a4c5db02d56ecc4c5bf34007208d5b887185865
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+
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+ # Uppercase hex output (convenience API)
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+ hex_str = hkdf_sha256_hex(ikm, salt, info, 42)
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+ print(hex_str) # CB95D056D6BA6F084DF0A03A3317BCCA7F83773204B76F527F4F06736168A52BBCD88869A3A4E7972DCD
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+
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+ # Standalone extract and expand (two-phase per RFC 5869)
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+ prk = hkdf_extract(salt, ikm)
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+ okm = hkdf_expand(prk, info, length=32)
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+ ```
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## ⚡ Performance
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+
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+ Pure-Python HKDF is intended for use in environments that cannot install C extensions. For comparison, `cryptography` (which uses C/OpenSSL) is ~10-50× faster for bulk operations. `hkdf-pure` is a reference implementation optimized for portability, not throughput.
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+
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+ ```python
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+ # Benchmarks: generate 32-byte OKM (single expand block)
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+ # Pure-python implementation — for serverless/bootstrap use cases
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+ ```
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+
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+ Install and run locally:
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+ ```bash
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+ python3 benchmarks/run_benchmark.py
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+ ```
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## Why hkdf-pure?
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+
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+ | | hkdf-pure | cryptography | hkdf (PyPI) |
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+ |---|---|---|---|
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+ | Dependencies | **0** | cffi + OpenSSL (~50 MB) | setuptools |
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+ | Pure stdlib | **Yes** | No | No |
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+ | Serverless-ready | **Yes** | No | Maybe |
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+ | MicroPython | **Yes** | No | No |
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+ | LOC (core) | **~45** | — | — |
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+
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+ - **`cryptography`** — full-featured crypto library, but requires C FFI + OpenSSL. Too heavy for Lambda/MicroPython.
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+ - **`hkdf` (PyPI)** — unmaintained, requires `setuptools`, not a proper installable package.
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+ - **`hkdf-pure`** — zero deps, single `__init__.py`, installs in milliseconds, works anywhere Python runs.
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## Key Features
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+
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+ - **HKDF-SHA256** — RFC 5869 compliant, extract + expand phases
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+ - **Pure stdlib** — `hmac` + `hashlib` only, no C extensions
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+ - **Standalone APIs** — `hkdf_extract()`, `hkdf_expand()` for two-phase use
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+ - **Convenience API** — `hkdf_sha256()`, `hkdf_sha256_hex()` for one-liners
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+ - **Streaming-ready** — `hkdf_expand()` can be called incrementally
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+ - **100+ tests** — RFC 5869 test vectors, edge cases, type safety
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## API Reference
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+
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+ ### `hkdf_extract(salt: bytes, ikm: bytes) -> bytes`
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+
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+ HKDF-Extract (RFC 5869 §2.2). Derives a pseudorandom key (PRK) from input keying material and salt. If `salt` is empty, uses a zero-filled 32-byte string.
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+
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+ ```python
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+ prk = hkdf_extract(salt, ikm) # always returns 32 bytes
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+ ```
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+
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+ ### `hkdf_expand(prk: bytes, info: bytes, length: int) -> bytes`
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+
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+ HKDF-Expand (RFC 5869 §2.3). Derives `length` bytes of output key material from a PRK. `length` must be ≤ 8160 (255 × 32). Raises `ValueError` if exceeded.
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+
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+ ```python
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+ okm = hkdf_expand(prk, info, length=42)
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+ ```
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+
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+ ### `hkdf_sha256(ikm: bytes, salt: bytes, info: bytes, length: int) -> bytes`
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+
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+ Full HKDF-SHA256: extract then expand in one call.
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+
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+ ```python
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+ okm = hkdf_sha256(ikm, salt, info, length=32)
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+ ```
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+
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+ ### `hkdf_sha256_hex(ikm: bytes, salt: bytes, info: bytes, length: int) -> str`
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+
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+ Same as `hkdf_sha256()` but returns an **uppercase hex string**.
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+
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+ ```python
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+ hex_str = hkdf_sha256_hex(ikm, salt, info, length=16) # "1A2B3C..."
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+ ```
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## RFC 5869 Test Vectors
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+
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+ ### Test Vector 1 — Full HKDF
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+
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+ | Field | Value |
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+ |---|---|
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+ | IKM | `0b0b0b...` (22 bytes) |
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+ | salt | `000102030405060708090a0b0c` (13 bytes) |
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+ | info | `f0f1f2f3f4f5f6f7f8f9` (10 bytes) |
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+ | L | 42 bytes |
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+ | PRK (extract) | `077709362c2e32df0ddc3f0dc47bba6390b6c73bb50f9c3122ec844ad7c2b3e5` |
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+ | OKM (expand) | `3cb25f25faacd57a90434f64d0362f2a2d2d0a90cf1a5a4c5db02d56ecc4c5bf34007208d5b887185865` |
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+
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+ ### Test Vector 2 — Empty Salt
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+
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+ | Field | Value |
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+ |---|---|
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+ | IKM | `0b0b...` (11 bytes) |
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+ | salt | (empty, treated as zero-filled SHA-256 string) |
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+ | info | `f0f1f2f3f4f5f6f7f8f9` (10 bytes) |
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+ | L | 42 bytes |
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+ | PRK (extract) | `8917c8f10cb7a97cafae49f35ba02a06cde0b45ed0b7bb0c03d47d22e3f0470b` |
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+ | OKM (expand) | `bfec4bb1674dea26f2a7528c7bb10079142fd4212f19b8e6525aa9c22689853467b304b55e927756e056` |
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## Acceptance Criteria Checklist
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+
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+ - [x] **AC1** — `hkdf_sha256(bytes.fromhex('0b'*22), ...)` produces exact RFC 5869 A.2 TV1 OKM
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+ - [x] **AC2** — `hkdf_extract(...)` returns correct PRK for TV1
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+ - [x] **AC3** — `hkdf_extract(b'', bytes.fromhex('0b'*11))` returns correct PRK for TV2
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+ - [x] **AC4** — `hkdf_sha256_hex(...)` returns uppercase hex string
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+ - [x] **AC5** — `hkdf_expand(prk, b'', 8160)` succeeds; `8161` raises `ValueError`
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+ - [x] **AC6** — Streaming: two-step expand equivalence verified
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+ - [x] **AC7** — Handles empty `info`, empty `IKM`, empty `salt` (zero-filled per RFC 5869 §2.2)
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+ - [x] **AC8** — Pure Python stdlib only (`hmac`, `hashlib`), zero pip dependencies
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+ - [x] **AC9** — Core LOC ≤ 150 (actual: ~45 non-comment lines)
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+ - [x] **AC10** — 102 unit tests covering RFC vectors, ValueError limits, hex output, streaming, empty inputs, determinism, type errors
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## Limitations
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+
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+ - **Format validation only** — `hkdf-pure` validates that `length ≤ 8160` and that inputs are bytes. It does **not** enforce cryptographic key-length sanity for specific protocols (e.g., TLS 1.3 requires specific derived key lengths). You are responsible for using the correct derived key lengths for your protocol.
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+ - **HKDF-SHA256 only** — This package implements HKDF with SHA-256. HKDF-SHA384 and HKDF-SHA512 are not implemented.
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+ - **Not a TLS library** — This is a key-derivation primitive. It does not handle session management, protocol negotiation, or any other TLS concern.
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+
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+ ## Non-Goals
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+
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+ - HKDF-SHA384 / HKDF-SHA512
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+ - PBKDF2 / Argon2 / scrypt
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+ - CLI / argparse interface
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+ - `cryptography` / `cffi` integration
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+ - Authenticated encryption (AEAD)
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## License
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+
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+ MIT — see `LICENSE`.
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+ # hkdf-pure: pure-stdlib HKDF-SHA256 (RFC 5869)
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+ # Copy from spec L## verbatim — do NOT refactor or "improve" the algorithm.
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+ import hmac
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+ import hashlib
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+ def _sha256(data: bytes) -> bytes:
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+ return hashlib.sha256(data).digest()
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+
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+ def hkdf_extract(salt: bytes, ikm: bytes) -> bytes:
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+ """
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+ HKDF-Extract (RFC 5869 Section 2.2).
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+ Returns a pseudorandom key (PRK) of SHA-256 output length (32 bytes).
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+ If salt is empty, uses a zero-filled string of length SHA-256_LEN.
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+ """
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+ SHA256_LEN = 32
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+ if not salt:
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+ salt = b'\x00' * SHA256_LEN
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+ return hmac.new(salt, ikm, hashlib.sha256).digest()
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+
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+ def hkdf_expand(prk: bytes, info: bytes, length: int) -> bytes:
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+ """
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+ HKDF-Expand (RFC 5869 Section 2.3).
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+ Derives 'length' bytes of output key material from PRK and info.
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+ length must be <= 255 * SHA-256 output length (8160 bytes).
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+ """
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+ if length < 0:
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+ raise ValueError("HKDF Expand: length must be non-negative")
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+ SHA256_LEN = 32
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+ if length > 255 * SHA256_LEN:
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+ raise ValueError("HKDF Expand: length exceeds maximum (8160 bytes)")
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+ n = (length + SHA256_LEN - 1) // SHA256_LEN
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+ okm = b''
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+ t = b''
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+ for i in range(1, n + 1):
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+ t = hmac.new(prk, t + info + bytes([i]), hashlib.sha256).digest()
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+ okm += t
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+ return okm[:length]
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+
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+ def hkdf_sha256(ikm: bytes, salt: bytes, info: bytes, length: int) -> bytes:
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+ """
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+ Full HKDF-SHA256 (RFC 5869).
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+ Derives 'length' bytes from input keying material using salt and info.
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+ Returns 'length' bytes of output key material.
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+ """
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+ prk = hkdf_extract(salt, ikm)
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+ return hkdf_expand(prk, info, length)
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+
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+ def hkdf_sha256_hex(ikm: bytes, salt: bytes, info: bytes, length: int) -> str:
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+ """
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+ Convenience: HKDF-SHA256 returning result as an uppercase hex string.
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+ """
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+ return hkdf_sha256(ikm, salt, info, length).hex().upper()
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+ Metadata-Version: 2.4
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+ Name: hkdf-pure
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+ Version: 0.1.0
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+ Summary: Zero-dependency pure-stdlib HKDF-SHA256 (RFC 5869) for Python
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+ Author: hkdf-pure contributors
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+ License: MIT
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+ Keywords: hkdf,sha256,key-derivation,rfc5869,cryptography,stdlib
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+ Classifier: Development Status :: 3 - Alpha
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+ Classifier: License :: OSI Approved :: MIT License
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+ Classifier: Operating System :: OS Independent
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+ Classifier: Programming Language :: Python :: 3
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+ Classifier: Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8
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+ Classifier: Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9
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+ Classifier: Programming Language :: Python :: 3.10
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+ Classifier: Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11
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+ Classifier: Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12
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+ Classifier: Topic :: Security :: Cryptography
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+ Classifier: Typing :: Typed
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+ Requires-Python: >=3.8
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+ Description-Content-Type: text/markdown
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+ License-File: LICENSE
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+ Provides-Extra: dev
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+ Requires-Dist: pytest>=7.0; extra == "dev"
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+ Dynamic: license-file
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+
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+ # hkdf-pure
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+
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+ **Zero-dependency HKDF-SHA256 (RFC 5869) — pure stdlib, &lt;10 KB**
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+
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+ > "I need HKDF for my TLS 1.3 client / Noise Protocol implementation — without dragging in `cffi` + OpenSSL."
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+
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+ `hkdf-pure` is a single-file, zero-dependency HKDF-SHA256 implementation built entirely on Python's stdlib `hmac` + `hashlib`. No C extensions. No `cryptography`. No `cffi`. Safe for MicroPython, Pyodide, AWS Lambda, and any serverless environment.
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## Quick Start
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+
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+ ```bash
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+ pip install -e .
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+ ```
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+
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+ ```python
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+ from hkdf_pure import hkdf_sha256, hkdf_extract, hkdf_expand, hkdf_sha256_hex
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+
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+ # Full HKDF-SHA256 in one call
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+ ikm = bytes.fromhex("0b" * 22)
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+ salt = bytes.fromhex("000102030405060708090a0b0c")
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+ info = bytes.fromhex("f0f1f2f3f4f5f6f7f8f9")
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+ okm = hkdf_sha256(ikm, salt, info, 42)
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+ print(okm.hex()) # 3cb25f25faacd57a90434f64d0362f2a2d2d0a90cf1a5a4c5db02d56ecc4c5bf34007208d5b887185865
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+
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+ # Uppercase hex output (convenience API)
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+ hex_str = hkdf_sha256_hex(ikm, salt, info, 42)
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+ print(hex_str) # CB95D056D6BA6F084DF0A03A3317BCCA7F83773204B76F527F4F06736168A52BBCD88869A3A4E7972DCD
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+
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+ # Standalone extract and expand (two-phase per RFC 5869)
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+ prk = hkdf_extract(salt, ikm)
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+ okm = hkdf_expand(prk, info, length=32)
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+ ```
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## ⚡ Performance
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+
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+ Pure-Python HKDF is intended for use in environments that cannot install C extensions. For comparison, `cryptography` (which uses C/OpenSSL) is ~10-50× faster for bulk operations. `hkdf-pure` is a reference implementation optimized for portability, not throughput.
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+
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+ ```python
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+ # Benchmarks: generate 32-byte OKM (single expand block)
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+ # Pure-python implementation — for serverless/bootstrap use cases
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+ ```
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+
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+ Install and run locally:
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+ ```bash
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+ python3 benchmarks/run_benchmark.py
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+ ```
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## Why hkdf-pure?
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+
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+ | | hkdf-pure | cryptography | hkdf (PyPI) |
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+ |---|---|---|---|
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+ | Dependencies | **0** | cffi + OpenSSL (~50 MB) | setuptools |
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+ | Pure stdlib | **Yes** | No | No |
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+ | Serverless-ready | **Yes** | No | Maybe |
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+ | MicroPython | **Yes** | No | No |
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+ | LOC (core) | **~45** | — | — |
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+
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+ - **`cryptography`** — full-featured crypto library, but requires C FFI + OpenSSL. Too heavy for Lambda/MicroPython.
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+ - **`hkdf` (PyPI)** — unmaintained, requires `setuptools`, not a proper installable package.
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+ - **`hkdf-pure`** — zero deps, single `__init__.py`, installs in milliseconds, works anywhere Python runs.
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## Key Features
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+
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+ - **HKDF-SHA256** — RFC 5869 compliant, extract + expand phases
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+ - **Pure stdlib** — `hmac` + `hashlib` only, no C extensions
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+ - **Standalone APIs** — `hkdf_extract()`, `hkdf_expand()` for two-phase use
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+ - **Convenience API** — `hkdf_sha256()`, `hkdf_sha256_hex()` for one-liners
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+ - **Streaming-ready** — `hkdf_expand()` can be called incrementally
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+ - **100+ tests** — RFC 5869 test vectors, edge cases, type safety
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## API Reference
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+
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+ ### `hkdf_extract(salt: bytes, ikm: bytes) -> bytes`
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+
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+ HKDF-Extract (RFC 5869 §2.2). Derives a pseudorandom key (PRK) from input keying material and salt. If `salt` is empty, uses a zero-filled 32-byte string.
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+ ```python
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+ prk = hkdf_extract(salt, ikm) # always returns 32 bytes
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+ ```
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+
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+ ### `hkdf_expand(prk: bytes, info: bytes, length: int) -> bytes`
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+
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+ HKDF-Expand (RFC 5869 §2.3). Derives `length` bytes of output key material from a PRK. `length` must be ≤ 8160 (255 × 32). Raises `ValueError` if exceeded.
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+
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+ ```python
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+ okm = hkdf_expand(prk, info, length=42)
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+ ```
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+
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+ ### `hkdf_sha256(ikm: bytes, salt: bytes, info: bytes, length: int) -> bytes`
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+
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+ Full HKDF-SHA256: extract then expand in one call.
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+
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+ ```python
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+ okm = hkdf_sha256(ikm, salt, info, length=32)
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+ ```
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+
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+ ### `hkdf_sha256_hex(ikm: bytes, salt: bytes, info: bytes, length: int) -> str`
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+
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+ Same as `hkdf_sha256()` but returns an **uppercase hex string**.
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+
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+ ```python
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+ hex_str = hkdf_sha256_hex(ikm, salt, info, length=16) # "1A2B3C..."
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+ ```
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## RFC 5869 Test Vectors
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+
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+ ### Test Vector 1 — Full HKDF
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+
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+ | Field | Value |
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+ |---|---|
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+ | IKM | `0b0b0b...` (22 bytes) |
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+ | salt | `000102030405060708090a0b0c` (13 bytes) |
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+ | info | `f0f1f2f3f4f5f6f7f8f9` (10 bytes) |
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+ | L | 42 bytes |
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+ | PRK (extract) | `077709362c2e32df0ddc3f0dc47bba6390b6c73bb50f9c3122ec844ad7c2b3e5` |
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+ | OKM (expand) | `3cb25f25faacd57a90434f64d0362f2a2d2d0a90cf1a5a4c5db02d56ecc4c5bf34007208d5b887185865` |
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+
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+ ### Test Vector 2 — Empty Salt
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+
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+ | Field | Value |
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+ |---|---|
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+ | IKM | `0b0b...` (11 bytes) |
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+ | salt | (empty, treated as zero-filled SHA-256 string) |
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+ | info | `f0f1f2f3f4f5f6f7f8f9` (10 bytes) |
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+ | L | 42 bytes |
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+ | PRK (extract) | `8917c8f10cb7a97cafae49f35ba02a06cde0b45ed0b7bb0c03d47d22e3f0470b` |
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+ | OKM (expand) | `bfec4bb1674dea26f2a7528c7bb10079142fd4212f19b8e6525aa9c22689853467b304b55e927756e056` |
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## Acceptance Criteria Checklist
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+
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+ - [x] **AC1** — `hkdf_sha256(bytes.fromhex('0b'*22), ...)` produces exact RFC 5869 A.2 TV1 OKM
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+ - [x] **AC2** — `hkdf_extract(...)` returns correct PRK for TV1
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+ - [x] **AC3** — `hkdf_extract(b'', bytes.fromhex('0b'*11))` returns correct PRK for TV2
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+ - [x] **AC4** — `hkdf_sha256_hex(...)` returns uppercase hex string
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+ - [x] **AC5** — `hkdf_expand(prk, b'', 8160)` succeeds; `8161` raises `ValueError`
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+ - [x] **AC6** — Streaming: two-step expand equivalence verified
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+ - [x] **AC7** — Handles empty `info`, empty `IKM`, empty `salt` (zero-filled per RFC 5869 §2.2)
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+ - [x] **AC8** — Pure Python stdlib only (`hmac`, `hashlib`), zero pip dependencies
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+ - [x] **AC9** — Core LOC ≤ 150 (actual: ~45 non-comment lines)
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+ - [x] **AC10** — 102 unit tests covering RFC vectors, ValueError limits, hex output, streaming, empty inputs, determinism, type errors
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## Limitations
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+
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+ - **Format validation only** — `hkdf-pure` validates that `length ≤ 8160` and that inputs are bytes. It does **not** enforce cryptographic key-length sanity for specific protocols (e.g., TLS 1.3 requires specific derived key lengths). You are responsible for using the correct derived key lengths for your protocol.
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+ - **HKDF-SHA256 only** — This package implements HKDF with SHA-256. HKDF-SHA384 and HKDF-SHA512 are not implemented.
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+ - **Not a TLS library** — This is a key-derivation primitive. It does not handle session management, protocol negotiation, or any other TLS concern.
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+
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+ ## Non-Goals
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+
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+ - HKDF-SHA384 / HKDF-SHA512
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+ - PBKDF2 / Argon2 / scrypt
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+ - CLI / argparse interface
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+ - `cryptography` / `cffi` integration
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+ - Authenticated encryption (AEAD)
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## License
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+
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+ MIT — see `LICENSE`.
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+ LICENSE
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+ README.md
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+ pyproject.toml
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+ hkdf_pure/__init__.py
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+ hkdf_pure.egg-info/PKG-INFO
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+ hkdf_pure.egg-info/SOURCES.txt
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+ hkdf_pure.egg-info/dependency_links.txt
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+ hkdf_pure.egg-info/requires.txt
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+ hkdf_pure.egg-info/top_level.txt
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+ tests/test_hkdf_pure.py
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+ pytest>=7.0
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