Security

Chamber – secrets manager

Chamber is a modern secret management solution designed for developers and security-conscious users who need reliable, encrypted storage for sensitive information.

Built entirely in Rust, Chamber provides a robust foundation for managing passwords, API keys, certificates, database credentials, and other secrets with strong cryptographic guarantees.

This is free and open source software.

Key Features

  • Strong Encryption: ChaCha20-Poly1305 authenticated encryption with Argon2 key derivation.
  • SQLite Backend: Reliable, ACID-compliant storage with WAL mode and foreign key constraints.
  • Terminal UI: Beautiful, responsive interface built with Ratatui and Crossterm.
  • Multiple Export Formats: JSON, CSV, and Chamber Backup formats with robust parsing.
  • Backup: a comprehensive backup system that ensures your sensitive data is automatically protected.
  • Import/Export: Seamless data migration and backup capabilities.
  • Flexible Item Types: Support for passwords, environment variables, API keys, SSH keys, certificates, and more.
  • Security-First Design: Zero-knowledge architecture with local-only storage.

Website: github.com/mikeleppane/chamber
Support:
Developer: Mikko Leppänen
License: MIT License

Chamber in action
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Chamber is written in Rust. Learn Rust with our recommended free books and free tutorials.


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