pass
passwordstore.orgThe standard Unix password manager using GPG and Git
Securitypassword-managergpgcliopen-sourceunixgitencryption
About
pass is a lightweight, open-source command-line password manager for Unix-like systems that stores each password in a GPG-encrypted file organized in a directory hierarchy. It integrates with Git for version control and synchronization, and follows Unix philosophy by using standard file management tools. A large community has built compatible clients, GUIs, and extensions for various platforms.
Problem
Managing passwords securely across systems without relying on proprietary, bloated password manager software
For
Linux, BSD, and macOS developers and power users comfortable with the command line
How it works
Each password is stored as a GPG-encrypted text file in a directory tree, managed via a simple shell script with Git integration for synchronization
Business model
open-source
Status
launched