A native macOS KeePass client for managing passwords with a native macOS experience.
MacPass is a native macOS password manager that is fully compatible with the KeePass database format. It provides a fast, native alternative to running KeePass via Mono on macOS, which can feel sluggish and out of place. The project aims to offer the best KeePass client experience on macOS with a focus on performance and integration.
macOS users who need a secure, open-source password manager that works with KeePass databases and prefer a native application over cross-platform or web-based solutions.
Developers choose MacPass for its native macOS performance, seamless KeePass compatibility, and active open-source community. It eliminates the need for Mono and provides a responsive, well-integrated password management experience tailored to macOS.
A native macOS KeePass client
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Built with native macOS frameworks, it provides a responsive and familiar interface that eliminates the sluggishness of Mono-based alternatives, as highlighted in the README.
Works seamlessly with KeePass database files (.kdb, .kdbx), ensuring interoperability with other clients and easy migration from other KeePass tools.
Stores passwords in encrypted databases using robust security, adhering to the KeePass model for secure sensitive data management.
Supports auto-typing and customizable global hotkeys for quick credential access, improving user efficiency on macOS.
Only available for macOS, so users with multi-OS setups must rely on separate tools or manage compatibility issues, as no cross-platform support is mentioned.
Building from source requires Carthage and Xcode, with potential signing issues and Sparkle warnings, making setup challenging for non-developers, per the README.
Due to GPLv3 licensing, it cannot be published on the Mac App Store, limiting easy installation and updates for some users, as explained in the README.