Sesame - a local-first, open-source password manager

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Sesame is an open-source password manager for Windows and Linux that stores vaults locally on your computer rather than on remote servers. Users can create, import, and manage passwords, two-factor authentication codes, and recovery information without creating an account. The tool supports importing from 15 formats and includes a browser extension for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. As early beta software, an independent security review is still underway, so the creator recommends testing with non-critical data while inviting feedback and code review from the community.

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From the sources

An open source password vault for Windows and Linux. Import passwords, 2FA codes, and recovery details. Sesame never receives your vault, and the app is free to download.

Your vault is a file on your computer. Sesame unlocks it, searches it, and copies from it with no account and no network connection. Beta software without an independent security audit. Use test data for now. Choose the export from your old password manager. Sesame reads it on your computer, shows a preview, and saves only what you choose. Nothing is uploaded. Choose the export from your old manager. Sesame shows what it found before anything is saved. Sesame is not affiliated with these products. Their names belong to their owners. Your vault works without the website, and a website account is optional. The release list saved with this site shows that version 0.4.3 was released on 20…from usesesame.app

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