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keepassc for Mac

Curses-based password manager for KeePass v.1.x and KeePassX

Quick answer: keepassc is a security tool for macOS. Install it with brew install keepassc. It is distributed under the ISC licence. It has 33 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What keepassc is

keepassc is a security tool for macOS: curses-based password manager for KeePass v.1.x and KeePassX.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/raymontag/keepassc.

How to install keepassc

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install keepassc on Mac?

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

Is keepassc open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the ISC licence.

Does keepassc 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 keepassc?

It was installed 33 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5399 in this catalogue.

What version of keepassc is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.8.2.