What is Pacli - Secret Manager CLI?
pacli is a secure, local-first secrets manager that stores your passwords, API keys, and SSH credentials with encryption and master password protection - no cloud dependencies required. - imShakil/pacli
Problem
Users need to manage sensitive credentials (passwords, API keys, SSH) but rely on unencrypted local storage or cloud-dependent solutions, risking security breaches and dependency on third-party services.
Solution
A CLI tool that lets users encrypt secrets locally with a master password, storing them securely without cloud dependencies, e.g., managing SSH keys offline.
Customers
Developers and DevOps engineers handling API keys, SSH credentials, and sensitive data in workflows.
Unique Features
Local-first architecture with NaCl encryption, master password protection, CLI integration, and zero cloud reliance.
User Comments
Highly secure encryption
Simple CLI integration
No cloud dependency
Lightweight and fast
Master password flexibility
Traction
1.4K GitHub stars, trending on ProductHunt (170+ votes), open-source and self-hostable.
Market Size
The global password manager market was valued at $2.1 billion in 2023 (Grand View Research).
