MacPass - password manager for MacOS, that will appeal to KeePass users
Macos / / December 25, 2019
KeePass is great, but its version macOS looks bad and not very comfortable. It can replace MacPass - a native application for MacOS, working with databases KeePass password.
KeePass password manager is deservedly popular. He is reliable, versatile, and is open source. KeePass is free, but can outperform many paid functionality password managers. It works in Windows, macOS and Linux, as well as a variety of third-party clients for all mobile platforms.
Unfortunately, launched in macOS KeePass is not very convenient, and among the native MacOS application, he looks like an alien from another universe, because it uses Mono. But KeePass is an alternative that is fully compatible with it, - MacPass.
Features
MacPass - an open source application, KeePass port to MacOS. application author stated the following:
- Compatible with KeePass database passwords.
- Native design in macOS style.
- AutoInput usernames and passwords.
- Search for password database.
- Integration with Safari, Chrome and Firefox.
- Support for plug-ins.
- Setting password expiration date.
- Adding to the recording attachments.
- Generator resistant to cracking passwords.
When you first start MacPass prompts you to create a new password database. Like KeePass, the application can encrypt your base, using the master password, key-file or a combination of both.
Specify an existing database that is in cloud storage (Eg Dropbox), you can synchronize passwords between all your devices.
Integration in browser
AutoInput in MacPass not bad, but for a comfortable work with passwords in the browser, it is not enough. To program a special plug MacPassHTTP created. As KeePassHTTP, it allows you to password manager will automatically fill login forms in the browser for you. Download it here.
The plugin to work, open the Finder, and then drag a folder MacPassHTTP.mpplugin ~ / Library / Application Support / MacPass /
Do not forget to set the appropriate extension for the browser you are using.
Informal Passafari extension for Safari browser, you can download here.
When you first run the plugin, MacPass contact you for confirmation.
Finally do not forget to save your password database to the application MacPassHTTP memorized settings.
Download the latest version of the program with the application on GitHub page.
Download MacPass →