openbao
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Description:
Provides a software solution to manage, store, and distribute sensitive data
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: secrets security vault encryption devops
Install: brew install openbao
About:
OpenBao is a software solution designed to securely manage, store, and distribute sensitive data like API keys, passwords, and certificates. It provides a unified interface to access secrets across various environments, ensuring that sensitive information remains protected. The platform focuses on providing a secure, reliable, and easy-to-use system for secret management.
Key Features:
  • Centralized secrets management
  • Multiple secret engines (KV, databases, PKI)
  • Dynamic secrets generation
  • Access control policies
  • Audit logging
Use Cases:
  • Managing database credentials for applications
  • Securing API keys and tokens for microservices
  • Distributing TLS/SSL certificates
  • Storing encryption keys
Alternatives:
  • HashiCorp Vault – OpenBao is a community-driven fork of Vault, maintaining open-source principles.
  • AWS Secrets Manager – OpenBao is cloud-agnostic and can be self-hosted on any infrastructure.
Version History
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Dec 27, 2024 2:50pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 8fa63e9b
Nov 16, 2024 1:09am 0 VERSION_BUMP 7366f507
Oct 27, 2024 12:45am 0 VERSION_BUMP 33cce60b
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