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FinanceAlternative to CasaAlternative to Unchained CapitalAlternative to Ledger Live

Specter Desktop

Self-hosted Bitcoin multisig coordinator and hardware wallet manager connecting to your own node.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars2.2k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags5 topics
FinanceHardware Key ManagerMultisig CoordinatorSelf Custody VaultPersonal Finance
Overview

Why consider Specter Desktop?

Specter Desktop is an open-source web and desktop interface for managing self-custody multisignature vaults. It connects directly to your local Bitcoin Core node, allowing you to combine air-gapped hardware wallets into a secure business or family custody scheme.

Guided learning

Learn Specter Desktop by building

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

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Overview of Specter Desktop

Specter Desktop removes third-party custodians by orchestrating collaborative multisig vaults through your personal Bitcoin node.

Quickstart

  1. Launch Specter Desktop on your computer or deploy as a server via Docker.
  2. Link Specter to your local Bitcoin Core node via RPC.
  3. Connect multiple hardware signers (Coldcard, Passport, Blockstream Jade, Trezor).
  4. Create a shared multisig vault with automatic derivation path generation.

Specter Desktop is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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Specter Desktop FAQs

Specter Desktop is listed as a Finance 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.

Specter Desktop is listed under the MIT 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.

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