Last year, I finally declared password bankruptcy and found a password manager that:
- would integrate with FireFox, or at least import existing passwords
- is open source (security programs that cannot demonstrate how they are safeguarding your info should not be trusted)
- is cross-platform capable (WinXP, Win7, OSX, Linux)
Fortunately, I found KeePass. It can run using Mono under OSX, but it can be a hassle to run. The default way of doing that is:
- Open Terminal and navigate to KeePass directory
- Typing:
mono KeePass.exe
We can do this:
- Install Mono Framework
- Download latest version of KeePass 2.x and unpack it
- Open Terminal and navigate to unpacked KeePass folder
- Run the following command:
macpack -o:. -m:winforms -r:/Library/Frameworks/Mono.framework/Versions/Current/lib/ libCocoaSharpGlue.dylib -r:KeePass.chm -r:KeePass.XmlSerializers.dll -r:KeePassLibC32.dll -r:KeePassLibC64.dll -r:License.txt -r:ShinstUtil.exe -r:./XSL -n:KeePass -a:KeePass.exe
This will create a KeePass.app file that you can drag into your \Applications folder, and you should be all set.