Description:
Git helper for accessing credentials via libsecret
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 2.52.0@0
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Tracked Since: Nov 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Security
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Tags:
git
credentials
security
keyring
gnome
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Install:
brew install git-credential-libsecret
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About:
This formula provides a Git credential helper that interfaces with the GNOME libsecret service. It allows Git to securely store and retrieve credentials using the system's keyring. This integration enhances security by keeping credentials encrypted and managed by the desktop environment.
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Key Features:
- Securely stores credentials in the system keyring
- Integrates seamlessly with GNOME and other libsecret-based services
- Prevents plaintext storage of passwords in configuration files
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Use Cases:
- Managing Git credentials on Linux desktop environments
- Securing authentication tokens for private repositories
- Automating credential retrieval in CI/CD environments with keyring access
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Alternatives:
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git-credential-osxkeychain
– Native credential helper for macOS, equivalent functionality for the Apple ecosystem
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git-credential-winstore
– Windows equivalent that uses the Windows Credential Manager
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