Skeleton Key

A secure password generator that uses repeated hashing of your master password and some salt.
What is Skeleton Key?
Skeleton Key is an alternative way to manage passwords. It uses a master password, site key, and username for secure password generation. All data is cryptographically hashed using PBKDF2 algorithm.

Extension stats

Users: N/A
Version: 3 (Last updated: 2012-12-31)
Creation date: 2012-12-30
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 28.61K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

Skeleton Key is an alternative way to manage passwords. Rather than keeping a database for every website, you merely have one master password that is used in combination with a "site key" and your username. The site key is a site-specific string. All three pieces of data are cryptographically hashed repeatedly using the ultra-secure PBKDF2 algorithm.

Changes in v3:

  • Fixed bugs with site key suggestion.

Changes in v2:

  • Use current tab's URL as a suggestion for the site key.

Extension safety

Risk impact

Skeleton Key requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Skeleton Key has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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