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std:base64

The std:base64 module provides functions to encode and decode data in Base64 format. It is useful for binary manipulation, transmitting data in plain text, and ensuring compatibility with APIs.

Functions:​

base64.encode(input: string): string​

Encodes a string into its Base64 representation.

  • Parameters:
    • input (string): the string to encode.
  • Returns:
    • (string) the Base64-encoded string.

Example:

local base64 = require("std:base64")

print(base64.encode("Hello Luna"))
-- "SGVsbG8gTHVuYQ=="

base64.decode(input: string): string​

Decodes a Base64 string back into its original form.

  • Parameters:
    • input (string): the string to decode.
  • Returns:
    • (string) the Base64-decoded string.

Example:

local base64 = require("std:base64")

print(base64.decode("Tm90Y2g="))
-- "Notch"