Password Generator
Generate secure random passwords directly from Alfred with multiple generators and strength indicators.
What is Password Generator?
Alfred Password Generator is an Alfred workflow that generates secure random passwords locally on macOS. It solves the need for quick, private password creation without relying on online services or opening separate applications, using multiple generation algorithms and entropy-based strength metrics.
macOS users who use Alfred and want a fast, integrated, and secure way to generate passwords for accounts, Wi-Fi, or other credentials without leaving their keyboard.
Developers choose this for its deep integration with Alfred, offline security, flexible generation options, and the ability to customize generators, making it a more private and convenient alternative to built-in password manager tools or web-based generators.
Overview
Generate passwords with Alfred
Use Cases
Best For
- Quickly generating secure passwords for new user accounts
- Creating Wi-Fi passwords with specific strength requirements
- Generating pronounceable passwords for easier memorization
- Producing passwords offline for heightened security
- Automating password generation within Alfred workflows
- Customizing password character sets for specific use cases
Not Ideal For
- Users on Windows or Linux who need a cross-platform password generator
- Teams requiring shared password vaults with sync and access control
- Individuals wanting an all-in-one password manager with storage and auto-fill capabilities
- Projects needing password generation integrated into non-Alfred workflows or custom applications
Pros & Cons
Pros
Uses /dev/urandom for cryptographically secure random number generation, ensuring passwords are generated locally without relying on online services, as highlighted in the description.
Includes multiple generators like ASCII, alphanumeric, numeric, dictionary-based, and pronounceable pseudo-words, with support for custom generators via Python scripts, detailed in the Features and Built-in generators sections.
Allows specifying passwords by entropy bits or character length, with visual feedback via icons and configurable bars, making it easy to gauge security, as explained in the Password Strength section.
Copies passwords as 'concealed' data by default to prevent clipboard managers from recording them, enhancing privacy without extra steps, a key feature mentioned in the README.
Cons
Exclusively requires macOS and Alfred, with no support for other operating systems or launchers, limiting its utility for users outside this ecosystem.
Only generates passwords without any storage, organization, or auto-fill features, unlike full password managers such as 1Password or KeePass, which the README acknowledges by comparing convenience.
Adding custom generators demands Python programming knowledge and understanding of abstract base classes like PassGenBase, which may be inaccessible to non-developers, as admitted in the Custom Generators section.
Open Source Alternative To
Password Generator is an open-source alternative to the following products:
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