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sf-pwgen for Mac

Generate passwords using SecurityFoundation framework

Quick answer: sf-pwgen is a security tool for macOS. Install it with brew install sf-pwgen. It is distributed under the Zlib licence. It has 5 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What sf-pwgen is

sf-pwgen is a security tool for macOS: generate passwords using SecurityFoundation framework.

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/anders/pwgen/.

How to install sf-pwgen

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

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 sf-pwgen on Mac?

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

Is sf-pwgen open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Zlib licence.

Does sf-pwgen 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 sf-pwgen?

It was installed 5 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9534 in this catalogue.

What version of sf-pwgen is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.5.