Software update: KeePassXC 2.5.1

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KeePass Password Safe is a well-known open source password manager that was originally developed for the Windows platform, but can later work on other platforms with the help of Mono. KeePassXC is being developed in C ++ with Qt for the graphics part which gives it a suitable look on Linux, macOS and Windows. This allows accounts to be stored, including associated data such as username, password and url. All data is securely stored in aes, twofish or ChaCha20 encrypted database. Furthermore, the program can automatically generate passwords and import and export lists. For more information, we refer you to this page. The changelog for version 2.5.1 looks like this:

Added

  • Add programmatic use of the EntrySearcher [#3760]
  • Explicitly clear database memory upon locking even if the object is not deleted immediately [#3824]
  • macOS: Add ability to perform notarization of built package [#3827]

Changed

  • Reduce file hash checking to every 30 seconds to correct performance issues [#3724]
  • Correct formatting of notes in entry preview widget [#3727]
  • Improve performance and UX of database statistics page [#3780]
  • Improve interface for key file selection to discourage use of the database file [#3807]
  • Hide Auto-Type sequences column when not needed [#3794]
  • macOS: Revert back to using Carbon API for hotkey detection [#3794]
  • CLI: Do not show protected fields by default [#3710]

Fixed

  • Secret Service: Correct issues interfacing with various applications [#3761]
  • Fix building without additional features [#3693]
  • Fix handling TOTP secret keys that require padding [#3764]
  • Fix database unlock dialog password field focus [#3764]
  • Correctly label open databases as locked on launch [#3764]
  • Prevent infinite recursion when two databases AutoOpen each other [#3764]
  • Browser: Fix incorrect matching or invalid URLs [#3759]
  • Properly stylize the application name on Linux [#3775]
  • Show application icon on Plasma Wayland sessions [#3777]
  • macOS: Check for Auto-Type permissions on use instead of at launch [#3794]

Version number 2.5.1
Release status Final
Operating systems Windows 7, Linux, macOS, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows Server 2016
Website KeePassXC
Download https://keepassxc.org/download
License type GPL
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