pass-otp ☆

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Description:
Pass extension for managing one-time-password tokens

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Security

Tags: security otp totp password-manager cli

Install: brew install pass-otp

About:
Pass-Otp is an extension for the standard Unix password manager 'pass'. It allows users to add, generate, and retrieve Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP) and HMAC-based One-Time Password (HOTP) tokens directly from the command line. This integrates two-factor authentication secrets into the existing encrypted password store, providing a unified and secure method for managing credentials.

Key Features:

Supports TOTP and HOTP token standards
Integrates seamlessly with existing pass stores
CLI-based for easy scripting and automation
Compatible with Google Authenticator and other OTP apps

Use Cases:

Managing 2FA secrets alongside passwords in an encrypted vault
Automating OTP retrieval for server login scripts
Syncing 2FA tokens across devices via Git

Alternatives:

pass-otp – The original upstream implementation; pass-otp is a popular fork often used if upstream maintenance slows.
Bitwarden – A full-featured GUI password manager with built-in TOTP support, requiring less CLI interaction.

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