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Password Gorilla

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Purpose
Password Gorilla stores usernames, passwords, login information, and notes in an encrypted file protected by a master password.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
Founded
2005Read 28 Sep 2026 · github.com
Clipboard
It copies usernames and passwords to the clipboard for pasting into a browser or another application.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Compatibility
The wiki says its generated database is compatible with Password Safe 3.2 databases.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Desktop platforms
The Tcl/Tk application is described as running on Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Downloads
The download page lists Linux, Windows, and macOS builds, source code, and architecture-independent beta kit files.Read 12 Oct 2026 · gorilla.dp100.com
Encryption
The project wiki says it uses SHA256 to protect the password and Twofish to encrypt database contents, with key stretching to hinder brute-force attacks.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Help
The wiki says an integrated help file is available in English, Italian, and Portuguese.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Password generator
An integrated random password generator can create one-time passwords tuned to different services’ policies.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Release integrity
The project provides GPG signatures for packaged releases and instructions for verifying them.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Shared database limitation
The wiki says using a shared Password Safe file over a network or Dropbox is officially unsupported because the file format is not designed for shared use.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Standalone use
The wiki says standalone downloads do not require installation and can run without a full Tcl/Tk environment.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support channel
The project directs users to GitHub to report bugs and issues.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Supported platforms
Linux,Windows,macOSRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Password Gorilla Free Free software under the GNU General Public License Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

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