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https://github.com/cyprieng/wenigwarden

Light macos Bitwarden client in the menu bar
https://github.com/cyprieng/wenigwarden

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Light macos Bitwarden client in the menu bar

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Wenigwarden



Light macos Bitwarden client in the menu bar


A lightweight **macOS menu bar client** for **Bitwarden** password manager, focused on essential vault access through the menu bar. This is a simplified alternative to the official desktop app.

**Wenigwarden** is designed for users who primarily need read-only access to their vault through a lightweight interface. Perfect for quick password lookups while consuming minimal system resources, with added convenience of keyboard shortcuts for power users.

_Note: This is an unofficial client and is not affiliated with Bitwarden Inc._

## Features

✅ **Supported**:

- **Menu Bar Integration**: Quick access to your passwords
- **Basic Vault Access**: View and copy credentials
- **Auto-Lock**: Basic timeout security
- **Minimal Resource Usage**: Tiny memory footprint
- **File Attachments**: View and download attached files
- **Keyboard Shortcuts**: Customizable hotkeys for quick access
- **Global Search**: Find entries quickly with keyboard navigation

❌ **Not Supported**:

- Password generator
- Vault management (add/edit/delete)
- Organizations
- Password sharing

## Important Note About Security

The app is **not signed** with an Apple developer certificate. Before running the app you should run:

`sudo xattr -rd com.apple.quarantine /Applications/Wenigwarden.app`

## Screenshot

![cipher list](assets/cipher_list.png)

![cipher details](assets/cipher_details.png)