Browserpass

Browser extension for zx2c4's pass (password manager)
What is Browserpass?
Browserpass is a Chrome extension that integrates directly with zx2c4's pass (passwordstore.org) to securely retrieve and autofill login details. It uses native messaging to communicate with a local binary in a secure manner. Users can trigger the password search using 'Ctrl+Shift+L' or clicking the lock icon. The plugin requires a small binary to be installed on the user's operating system.

Extension stats

Users: 3,000+
Version: 3.8.0 (Last updated: 2023-10-29)
Creation date: 2020-06-27
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: 1.15M

Other platforms

Browserpass (v3.8.0)
4.67 (40) 1,311+
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Extension summary

Browserpass is a browser extension for Chrome (and Firefox) to retrieve login details from pass (passwordstore.org) straight from your browser.

It uses native messaging to talk to a local binary to retrieve the login details in a secure manner.

Hit "Ctrl+Shift+L" to open up the password search 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-native

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well on various operating systems (e.g., Ubuntu, Brave)
  • User-friendly once set up
  • Effective replacement for Chrome's password system
  • Beautiful interface in the new update
  • Helpful and responsive development team
Cons
  • Difficult to set up initially, especially with the native host
  • Issues with Google's password storage functionality
  • Extension may appear unremovable due to administrator settings
  • Occasional script injection errors
  • Requests for usability improvements have emerged
Most mentioned
  • Easy to use after setup
  • Good community support
  • Beautiful interface
  • Troublesome installation process
  • Dependency on backend configuration
Recent reviews
На Ubuntu работает отлично

Is a life saver, makes working with Pass a breeze and the fuctionality that you can add password from the extension itself is great.
by Max Leon, 2024-09-27

by Zhongke Chen, 2023-11-27
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Extension 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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