FICHA · MANJARO

rng-tools

Random number generator related utilities

  • Service
  • CLI
  • SERVICE
  • HARDWARE
  • Launchable
  • Runs in terminal
  • Background service
official+codex · reviewed · May 29, 2026 description in en

Description

Manages and feeds random-number generator sources used by the system. It is useful on systems where hardware RNG devices or entropy services need to improve randomness availability for cryptography and other security-sensitive work.

Randomness affects keys, tokens, and secure protocols. Configure only trusted entropy sources, because poor or manipulated randomness can weaken system security.

How to run

rngd

Commands: rngd

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