MacPass
MacPass is a native macOS password manager that opens and edits KeePass databases so you can store logins, notes, and secrets locally.
What is MacPass?
MacPass is a native macOS password manager for people who use the KeePass database format. It helps you store, organize, and edit passwords, secure notes, and other sensitive entries in encrypted vault files on your Mac. The app is designed for users who want a desktop client that fits macOS workflows while staying compatible with existing KeePass databases. Common tasks include creating and updating entries, grouping items into folders, searching saved credentials, and using Auto-Type to fill login forms in other apps. MacPass is distributed as open-source software and is commonly used by people who prefer local control over their password database rather than a hosted password manager service. It is a focused desktop utility for managing credential vaults on macOS.
Key features
- Open and edit KeePass database files on macOS
- Store passwords, usernames, notes, and custom fields in encrypted vaults
- Organize entries into groups for work, personal, or project use
- Search saved credentials quickly inside large databases
- Use Auto-Type to enter saved login details into other apps
- Work with a native macOS interface instead of a generic cross-platform shell
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
MacPass is a legitimate password manager, but it handles highly sensitive information by design. Expect it to access the password database files you choose to open, and use normal care such as keeping your master password strong and storing database files in trusted locations. If you use Auto-Type or plugins, review those features carefully because they can affect how credentials are entered or extended within your workflow.
Recommendation: Keep MacPass if you use KeePass databases on your Mac or want a local desktop client for managing encrypted credentials. Remove it only if you no longer rely on KeePass vaults or have switched to a different password manager, since deleting the app may interrupt your ability to conveniently open and edit those databases from macOS.
Common paths
/Applications/MacPass.app
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