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libsecret for Mac

Library for storing/retrieving passwords and other secrets

Quick answer: libsecret is a security tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libsecret. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence. It has 135 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libsecret is

libsecret is a security tool for macOS: library for storing/retrieving passwords and other secrets.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence.

How to install 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 libsecret.

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 libsecret on Mac?

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

Is libsecret open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence.

Does 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 libsecret?

It was installed 135 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2993 in this catalogue.

What version of libsecret is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.21.8.2.