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# uuidgen
> Generate unique identifiers (UUIDs).
> See also `uuid`.
> More information: <https://manned.org/uuidgen>.
- Create a random UUIDv4:
`uuidgen --random`
- Create a UUIDv1 based on the current time:
`uuidgen --time`
- Create a UUIDv5 of the name with a specified namespace prefix:
`uuidgen --sha1 --namespace {{@dns|@url|@oid|@x500}} --name {{object_name}}`