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
What is Browserpass?
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.

Add-on stats

By: Maxim Baz
Users: 1,321 ▲ 11
Version: 3.8.0 (Last updated: 2023-10-29)
Creation date: 2017-09-29
Weekly download count: 19
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • alarms
  • tabs
  • clipboardRead
  • clipboardWrite
  • nativeMessaging
  • notifications
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • http://*/*
  • See more
Size: 1.17M
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Browserpass (v3.8.0)
4.67 (33) 3,000
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Add-on summary

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
  • Works great and is easy to install and use on Linux
  • Smoother integration compared to KeepassXC
  • Excellent user experience and support from the dev team
  • Easy to use with minimal configuration required
  • Reliable on multiple platforms (Linux and Windows)
Cons
  • Difficult installation process on macOS
  • Lack of support for Flatpak and Snap on Ubuntu 22.04
Most mentioned
  • Works well on Linux
  • Easy to use
  • Installation issues on macOS
Recent reviews

by Pavel K., 2024-10-06

The host app is near impossible to install on macOS
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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 has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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