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I have a wrapper script for pass (passwordstore.org) named pass-open that selects a password file using fzf, copies the included password and opens the included

I have a wrapper script for pass (passwordstore.org) named pass-open that selects a password file using fzf, copies the included password and opens the included URL (if there is one). Also, my password files may include web browser names and profile names because I log into sites using different web browsers and profiles. So in addition to being my password manager, pass and my wrapper script are my cross-browser bookmark manager, which is convenient because I'm usually in a terminal emulator. I've never understood why people at HN use graphical password managers that are integrated into web browsers and autofill, etc. (but I've never understood why people at HN use most of the graphical software they use).

gen220 5y ago
You’re not crazy, but we are in the minority. Most people, self-professed hackers included, are more comfortable in the browser sandbox than the terminal emulator sandbox. pass has a better UX than any password manager I’ve ever been compelled to use for work. Especially when used in the way you describe, as your index to the browser (rather than as a sidecar to the browser).