gopass
Manage passwords, secrets, and credentials from the command line with gopass and Git or GPG storage.
About gopass
gopass is a command-line password manager for developers and power users. It manages passwords, secrets and credentials from the terminal, encrypts stored secrets with GPG, and can use Git to keep a change history and sync the store across devices. The homepage says data is stored locally, under the user's control.
Key features
- Command-line interface
- GPG encryption for stored secrets
- Git version history for the password store
- Built-in password generation
- Secret sharing with team or family members
- Optional browser, Git credential and breach check add-ons
Best for: Developers and power users who prefer working in the terminal.
Good for
- Private keys are described as staying on the user's machine
- Source code is linked from the official homepage
Watch out for
- Built around the terminal rather than a graphical interface
gopass at a glance
- Website
- gopass.pw
- Category
- Privacy & Security › Password Managers
- Type
- App
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Windows
- Details verified
- Oct 22, 2026 · Official source
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Good for
- Developers
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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gopass FAQ
How is gopass installed?
The homepage shows installation through package managers, with examples for brew on macOS and pacman on Arch Linux.
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