keysafe ☆

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Description:
Read and decrypt Apple Keychain files

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.9.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Security

Tags: macos keychain security cli password-manager

Install: brew install --cask keysafe

About:
Keysafe is a command-line utility designed to securely access and decrypt data stored within the macOS Keychain. It allows users to retrieve passwords, keys, and certificates from their system keychain via a simple interface. This tool is particularly useful for developers and system administrators needing to integrate keychain credentials into automated scripts and workflows.

Key Features:

Decrypts and retrieves passwords from the macOS Keychain
Simple command-line interface for easy scripting
Supports accessing specific keychains and keychain items
Open source and available via Homebrew

Use Cases:

Injecting database credentials into development environments securely
Automating deployment scripts that require API keys or certificates
Retrieving Wi-Fi passwords for network configuration tasks

Alternatives:

security – The native macOS 'security' command is more verbose and complex, whereas Keysafe offers a simpler, more user-friendly output for common tasks.
Keychain Access – The GUI app is manual and not scriptable, making Keysafe the preferred choice for automation.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Feb 15, 2024 3:52pm	1.5.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	42ea35f6
Feb 14, 2024 10:21am	1.4.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	94a7b76c