Vanta

What is Vanta?

Vanta is a command-line interface (CLI) password manager designed for secure and easy management of your login credentials. It utilizes strong encryption methods like bcrypt for master password hashing and Fernet (symmetric encryption from the cryptography library) for encrypting stored passwords, ensuring sensitive data protection. It provides a straightforward interface for viewing, adding, updating, and deleting passwords, storing all entries (website, username, encrypted password) in a SQLite database. It is intended for users who prefer a secure, local, and command-line based solution for managing their digital identities.

How to use Vanta

To use Vanta, users first need to ensure they have Python 3.x and the required packages (bcrypt, cryptography, rich) installed, which can be done via `pip install -r requirements.txt`. The next step involves cloning the Vanta GitHub repository and navigating into its directory. Users then run the password manager by executing `python src/main.py`. Upon the first run, Vanta prompts the user to create a master password, offering options to type their own or generate a strong, random one. After setting up or if a master password already exists, users authenticate by entering their master password. Once authenticated, users can interact with the vault using various CLI commands such as `/view` to list passwords, `/add` to create new entries, `/update` to modify existing ones, `/delete` to remove entries, and `/quit` to exit the program. There is no explicit pricing model mentioned, implying it is a free, open-source tool.

Vanta's core features

Secure Encryption using bcrypt for master password hashing and Fernet for stored passwords

Master Password Management with options to create or generate strong, random passwords

Intuitive Command-Line Interface (CLI) with clear prompts and shortcuts

Password Complexity Checks for user-created passwords

On-demand Password Generation for new entries

Organized Storage of website, username, and encrypted password entries in a SQLite database

Clear Display of stored passwords in a readable table format

Cross-Platform Compatibility with automatic path determination for database storage

Use cases of Vanta

Securely storing login credentials for various websites and online services.

Generating strong, unique passwords for new accounts to enhance security.

Quickly retrieving specific usernames and passwords from the command line.

Updating compromised or outdated passwords efficiently.

Managing personal passwords locally without relying on cloud-based services.

For developers or users who prefer a command-line interface for managing their digital identities.