MX 17/18 Repository: The KeepassXC Thread

[Stevo]

KeePassXC Password Manager 2.2.4, the current release, is now in our test repository, backported from upstream Debian. It's an actively developed community fork of the dormant KeePassX project, and has more features and bug fixes.

Additional features compared to KeePassX

Auto-Type on all three major platforms (Linux, Windows, OS X)
Stand-alone password generator
Password strength meter
YubiKey HMAC-SHA1 authentication for unlocking databases
Using website favicons as entry icons
Merging of databases
Automatic reload when the database changed on disk
KeePassHTTP support for use with PassIFox in Mozilla Firefox and chromeIPass in Google Chrome or Chromium.
Many bug fixes

[Jerry3904]

Nice, thanks.

[Arjen]

Just letting you know that I've been using KeepassXC 2.3.1 from the testing repository for a week or so, in combination with the Firefox add-on, and it's been working well for me! Thanks!

[bwhawk]

I didn't even realize that KeePassXC existed; I was using KeePass2. KeePassXC is very cool. Getting rid of KeePass2 allows me to get rid of the Mono libraries as well.

[Arjen]

Yes it's great and easy to use! I especially like the browser plugins that make filling out and storing website passwords really easy. It also stores SSH keys, if you're into that.

[Stevo]

The current 2.3.3 release has now landed in the test repo. Changes since 2.3.1 include:

- Fix crash when browser integration is enabled [#1923]
- Enable high entropy ASLR on Windows [#1747]
- Enhance favicon fetching [#1786]
- Fix crash on Windows due to autotype [#1691]
- Fix dark tray icon changing all icons [#1680]
- Fix --pw-stdin not using getPassword function [#1686]
- Fix placeholders being resolved in notes [#1907]
- Enable auto-type start delay to be configurable [#1908]
- Browser: Fix native messaging reply size [#1719]
- Browser: Increase maximum buffer size [#1720]
- Browser: Enhance usability and functionality [#1810, #1822, #1830,
#1884, #1906]
- SSH Agent: Parse aes-256-cbc/ctr keys [#1682]
- SSH Agent: Enhance usability and functionality [#1677, #1679,
#1681, #1787]

[fehlix]

The current 2.3.3 release has now landed in the test repo.

Impeccably fine! u r
Thanks

[Stevo]

Updated to 2.3.4 in the test repo! Changes include:

Show all URL schemes in entry view
Disable merge when database is locked
Fix intermittent crashes with favorite icon downloads
Provide potential crash warning to Qt 5.5.x users
Disable apply button when creating new entry/group to prevent data loss
Allow for 12 hour timeout to lock idle database
Multiple SSH Agent fixes
Multiple Browser Integration enhancements
Fix browser proxy application not closing properly
Add real names and Patreon supporters to about dialog
Add settings button to toolbar, Donate button, and Report a Bug button to help menu
Enhancements to release-tool to appsign intermediate build products

[Stevo]

We are now moving 2.3.4 to the main repo, since it seems to be working well, plus is needed for the browser extensions to work.

[Stevo]

KeepassXC 2.4.0 is now in the test repository.

The update enables coordinate system scaling for high-DPI displays, adds new database wizard, implements advanced search, plus

• Automatic update checker

• KeeShare database synchronization

• Improve favicon fetching; transition to Duck-Duck-Go

• Remove KeePassHttp support

• Linux: Prevent Klipper from storing secrets in clipboard

• Linux: Enable use of browser plugin in Snap build

• TOTP QR Code Generator

• Allow toolbar to be hidden and repositioned

• Increase max allowed database timeout to 12 hours

• Password generator uses existing password length by default

• Browser Integration Enhancements

Please let us know how it installs and works if you give it a try. Thanks!