Browserpass

Browserpass is a browser extension for Firefox and Chrome to retrieve login details from zx2c4's pass (passwordstore.org) straight from your browser. Tags: passwordstore, password store, password manager, passwordmanager, gpg

Browserpass - A Secure Password Retrieving Extension for Firefox

Browserpass is a unique extension for Firefox and Chrome designed to securely fetch login details from 'pass' at passwordstore.org. Using native messaging, it communicates with a local binary that executes pass' commands, ensuring a secure method for login retrieval. Advanced features such as password search and auto-fill are included for a seamless user experience. Installation necessitates a small dependent binary on your operating system.
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Add-on stats

By: Maxim Baz
Users: 1,317
-5
Rating: 4.68
(41)
Version: 3.9.0 (Last updated: 2024-12-17)
Creation date: 2017-09-29
Weekly download count: 24
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • alarms
  • tabs
  • clipboardRead
  • clipboardWrite
  • nativeMessaging
  • notifications
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • http://*/*
    • See more
Size: 1.17M
URLs: Website

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Browserpass (v3.9.0)
4.67 (33) 3,000
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

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Browserpass is a browser extension for Firefox and Chrome to retrieve login details from pass (passwordstore.org) straight from your browser.

It uses native messaging to talk to a local binary that executes pass' commands to retrieve the login details in a secure manner.

Hit "Ctrl+Shift+L" to open up the password search (requires FF 53) or click the lock icon , cycle through the logins with TAB and hit ENTER to auto-fill & submit the login form of the current site.

This add-on depends on a small binary you'll need to install on your OS. Installation instructions can be found here: https://github.com/browserpass/browserpass-extension

User reviews

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Pros
  • Easy to use and install on Linux
  • Works well across different operating systems (Linux, Windows)
  • Effective solution for password management
  • Good integration with existing tools like gpg & 'pass' on Linux
Cons
  • Difficult to install on macOS
  • Lack of support for Ubuntu 22.04 (flatpak and snap issues)
Most mentioned
  • Works great on Linux
  • Easy to use
  • Compatibility issues on macOS and Ubuntu 22.04
User reviews
by Firefox user 18695061, 2024-11-21
by Pavel K., 2024-10-06
The host app is near impossible to install on macOS
by LTECHer, 2024-02-14
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Browserpass requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Browserpass is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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