gopasspw/gopass

What is it?

Key features

• 01Stores secrets encrypted with GPG by default, with age as an alternative.
• 02Versions the password store with git and syncs across remotes.
• 03Works the same on Linux, macOS, BSD and Windows.
• 04Runs fully offline without network access.
• 05Supports searching, copying to clipboard and managing multiple mounted stores.
• 06Offers browser integration as an optional interface.

Use cases

• Sharing team credentials through a git repository that all members can access.
• Managing secrets on an air-gapped or offline machine.
• Feeding credentials into CI/CD pipelines or scripts from the command line.
• Replacing an existing pass setup with a faster, cross-platform tool.

Quick start

1. 1

   Install gopass with Homebrew (Linux/macOS)

   brew install gopass
2. 2

   Initialize a new gopass configuration

   gopass setup
3. 3

   Create a new secret

   gopass create
4. 4

   List all existing secrets

   gopass ls

Things to know

• !Requires gpg and git for the default setup, and an external editor for gopass edit.
• !The Debian install warns that the official repositories ship an unrelated project named gopass.

Topics

FAQ

What is gopass?

A command-line password manager for teams, compatible with the standard UNIX pass tool, storing secrets encrypted with GPG and versioned in git. gopass is a password manager for the command line and a drop-in replacement for pass, the standard UNIX password manager. By default, secrets are encrypted with GPG and stored in a git repository, so they can be shared across a distributed team and synced between devices. The encryption and storage backends can be changed, and age encryption and fossil storage are also supported.

Is gopass free to use? What license does it have?

gopass is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.

Is gopass still maintained?

Actively maintained. The last commit to gopass was on Oct 16, 2026.

What can I use gopass for?

Sharing team credentials through a git repository that all members can access. Managing secrets on an air-gapped or offline machine. Feeding credentials into CI/CD pipelines or scripts from the command line. Replacing an existing pass setup with a faster, cross-platform tool.

How do I install gopass?

Install gopass with Homebrew (Linux/macOS): brew install gopass Initialize a new gopass configuration: gopass setup Create a new secret: gopass create List all existing secrets: gopass ls

Where can I get gopass?

The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/gopasspw/gopass