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Ask HN: Password manager for OS X?

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Working on multiple sites I have dozens of passwords saved for each client. I tried out 1Password but wasn't too impressed. I've looked at Wallet and a few other password managers, but before I purchase and buy into one option I wanted to get the low-down from this community. Anyone have any recommendations / feedback on various password managers? Here are my requirements: - must be an application (not a firefox plugin) - must store usernames/passwords for web sites, accounts, etc - must store other notes (credit numbers, contact info, etc) - easily searchable (some sort of integration with quicksilver would be awesome) - bonus: ability to store the passwords on my iphone and sync them on other computers.

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SplashID.

http://www.splashdata.com/splashid/download/iphone.htm

You can download the desktop version as a stand-alone app or use it with the iPhone, Treo, etc.

It's not the prettiest mac application but I think it gets the job done. I originally used it first when I was on Treo many moons ago. Then when I switched to the iPhone I really missed it. As soon as they came out with the iPhone version, I bought it immediately. You have to sync the iPhone and your desktop through a manual process but it's pretty straightforward once you do it.

It's not integrated with quicksilver though, but I don't know if you want that sort of info easily accessible outside of the app.

It's not a huge requirement. It's just nice to be able to hit a few keys and have the password I need copied to the clipboard.

If you click on the password in the app, it'll automatically copy that field.

Sounds like you're looking for 1Password.

http://agilewebsolutions.com/products/1Password

I tried this out, but just wasn't thrilled. I don't really like that it integrates with my browsers. The password dropdown gets annoying in Safari and I ended up with TONS of duplicates added to my password database.

There's this: http://www.fpx.de/fp/Software/Gorilla/, which is a port of Schneier's Password Safe.

If you're already on OS X, why not use Keychain? In Keychain Access.app, you can create a new password entry (⌘N) or a new note entry (⌘⇧N).

I like Keychain, but it's missing some key features for me, unless I'm totally missing them. No quick copy feature, no sharing across computers. When I have to find a password I open keychain, search for the password, click it, enter my password to unlock the keychain, copy it, etc. Looking for something a bit more lightweight/agile I suppose.

Passpack (https://www.passpack.com/) have an Air version.

I'll take a look at this. Thanks!

I like password wallet - http://passwordwallet.com

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