Show HN: Sesame - a local-first, open-source password manager
Sesame is a new open-source, local-first password manager that allows users to maintain full control over their data without cloud-based analytics. The project is currently in beta and emphasizes transparency through its AGPL-3.0 licensing and source-code availability.
Why it matters
It offers a privacy-focused alternative to mainstream password managers, appealing to users concerned about data security and third-party tracking.
Import your vault and keep passwords, 2FA codes, and recovery details together. Sesame never sees your vault, and the whole app is open source.
Passwords, 2FA codes, recovery details, and backups.
Import 15 formats. Review every change before saving.
Copy passwords, read 2FA codes, and find recovery details.
Browser extension: packaged for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox, not submitted to the stores yet.
Vault, imports, 2FA, checks, Windows Hello and PIN unlock, document attachments, backup, and export.
Browser extension, in-app updates, and Sync.
Mobile, passkeys, sharing, and emergency access.
All of it is AGPL-3.0-or-later. A password manager asks for real trust, so you get all of the code.
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