pass ☆
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Description:
Password manager
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: password-manager security encryption cli gpg
Install: brew install pass
About:
Pass is a standard Unix password manager that uses GPG for encryption and Git for version control. It allows users to securely store, retrieve, and manage passwords and sensitive data via the command line. Its simplicity and reliance on existing Unix tools make it highly flexible and scriptable.
Key Features:
  • GPG-based encryption for security
  • Git integration for versioning and sync
  • Simple command-line interface
  • Extensible with shell scripts
Use Cases:
  • Managing personal website and service passwords
  • Securely storing API keys and configuration secrets
  • Team password sharing via Git repositories
Alternatives:
  • 1Password – Pass is CLI-focused and open-source, whereas 1Password offers a polished GUI and cloud sync.
  • Bitwarden – Bitwarden provides a web UI and cloud hosting, while Pass relies on local files and GPG.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 14, 2025 8:52pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 89813859
Nov 16, 2024 1:53pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 79f305df
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