1 files changed, 6 insertions, 0 deletions
diff --git a/yarns/lib.py b/yarns/lib.py
index cd95b6e..0914b00 100644
--- a/yarns/lib.py
+++ b/yarns/lib.py
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
 # along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
+
+import base64
 import errno
 import json
 import os
@@ -218,3 +220,7 @@ def list_diff(a, b):
     if delta:
         return '\n'.join(delta)
     return None
+
+
+def encode_basename(basename):
+    return base64.urlsafe_b64encode(basename.encode()).decode('ascii')