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LessPass

Stateless, deterministic password generator that computes passwords without storage.

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LicenseGPL-3.0
GitHub stars7.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags6 topics
Stateless PasswordJavascriptCryptographyDeterministicPythonSecurity
Overview

Why consider LessPass?

LessPass is an open-source stateless password generator. It computes unique, complex passwords deterministically from a master password, site domain, and username without storing passwords anywhere.

Guided learning

Learn LessPass by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of LessPass

LessPass eliminates password database synchronization vulnerabilities by calculating cryptographically deterministic hashes using PBKDF2 with SHA-256 in real time.

Quickstart

bash
1pip install lesspass
2lesspass github.com username masterpassword

LessPass is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0).

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LessPass FAQs

LessPass is listed as a Productivity tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

LessPass is listed under the GPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

LessPass is listed as an alternative to Bitwarden. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.