Password Gorilla is a desktop password manager that stores login credentials and accompanying notes in an encrypted database protected by a master password. It provides a straightforward way to maintain separate passwords for different websites and applications without relying on a hosted service.
The program uses the Password Safe database format, allowing its files to be accessed using compatible software. Passwords are stored locally, giving users control over where their database is kept and how it is backed up.
Rather than automatically filling in website forms, Password Gorilla lets users retrieve credentials and copy them into a web browser or another application. Its graphical interface makes it easy to navigate collections of saved logins.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Organises logins into groups and nested subgroups using a tree structure.
- Stores titles, URLs, usernames, passwords and notes for individual entries.
- Protects databases using Twofish encryption, SHA-256 and configurable key stretching.
- Supports the Password Safe database format, including integrity checks.
- Generates random passwords with configurable password policies.
- Copies usernames, passwords and URLs to the clipboard, with an option to clear its contents.
- Searches saved entries and opens associated website URLs.
- Imports credentials from CSV files and exports stored information to text files.
- Merges password databases, with facilities for handling conflicting entries.
- Provides configurable database backups, including timestamped backup files.
- Allows users to lock the database without closing the application.
- Supports Unicode text and multiple interface languages.
- Cross-platform support – runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Website: github.com/zdia/gorilla
Support:
Developer: Zbigniew Diaczyszyn and contributors
License: GNU General Public License v2.0
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