kyp is a terminal password manager that stores credentials in an encrypted SQLite database on the local machine.
It is designed for users who want a fully local password vault without relying on a cloud service or account, and includes support for passwords, usernames, URLs, notes, and time-based one-time password secrets. The application offers a text user interface, keyboard-driven navigation, and tools for importing data from Bitwarden.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Stores vault data locally in a single encrypted SQLite file.
- Encrypts sensitive fields with AES-256-GCM.
- Derives the master key at runtime using Argon2id.
- Supports time-based one-time password generation.
- Provides a terminal user interface with keyboard-only navigation.
- Includes clipboard integration for usernames, passwords, and TOTP codes.
- Offers fuzzy search across stored entries.
- Supports importing vault data from Bitwarden CSV files.
- Works without requiring any cloud service or online account.
- Cross-platform support – runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Website: github.com/stickpro/kyp
Support:
Developer: Vladislav Bulgakov
License: MIT License
kyp is written in Go. Learn Go with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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