pralinkhaira / password-manager-cli

Password Manager CLI

This is a simple command-line interface (CLI) password manager application that allows you to store and manage passwords.

Features

The password manager CLI has the following features:

• Add a new password to the password manager: You can add a new password to the password manager by entering a password name and password. The password manager will then store the password and associated name.
• View all the passwords in the password manager: You can view all the passwords in the password manager by selecting the "View passwords" option in the menu. The password manager will then display a list of all the passwords and their associated names.
• Search for a specific password by its associated name: You can search for a specific password by entering its associated name. The password manager will then search for the password and display it if it is found.
• Delete a password from the password manager: You can delete a password from the password manager by entering its associated name. The password manager will then delete the password from the list of stored passwords.

Usage

To use the password manager CLI, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/PralinKhaira/Password-Manager-CLI
2. Install Python 3.x if you haven't already: Python Downloads
3. Navigate to the directory containing the password_manager.py file in your terminal or command prompt
4. Run the command python password_manager.py to start the password manager
5. Follow the prompts in the password manager to add, view, search, or delete passwords
6. There is example password.json file in which each password is associated with a name or category (e.g., "Email," "Bank," "Social Media," etc.). When the code loads this JSON file, it will populate the passwords dictionary with these entries.

License

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. See the LICENSE.txt file for details.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have any suggestions or improvements, please open an issue or pull request.

Contact

If you have any questions or comments about this project, please feel free to contact me at [[email protected]].

Update Note

Update V1.1

In the modified code:

• The PasswordManager class encapsulates the password management functionality. It includes methods for generating a key, loading and saving passwords, encrypting and decrypting passwords, adding, viewing, searching, and deleting passwords.
• The generate_key() method is used to generate a new encryption key using the Fernet class from the cryptography library.
• The file operations in load_passwords() and save_passwords() methods now handle encryption and decryption of password data using the encryption key.
• The add_password() method validates the password name to ensure it is unique and prompts the user for a password with a minimum length of 8 characters. It utilizes the getpass module to hide the password input while typing for enhanced security.
• The run() method is responsible for running the password manager program. It generates a new encryption key, loads existing passwords, and presents the menu options to the user.