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git-credential-libsecret for Mac

Git helper for accessing credentials via libsecret

Quick answer: git-credential-libsecret is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install git-credential-libsecret. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence. It has 85 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What git-credential-libsecret is

git-credential-libsecret is a developer tool for macOS: git helper for accessing credentials via libsecret.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

How to install git-credential-libsecret

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install git-credential-libsecret.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install git-credential-libsecret on Mac?

Run brew install git-credential-libsecret in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is git-credential-libsecret open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

Does git-credential-libsecret run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is git-credential-libsecret?

It was installed 85 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3684 in this catalogue.

What version of git-credential-libsecret is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.56.0.