PWGen-Rust

PWGen-Rust is an open-source password and secrets manager built in Rust for Linux. It is intended for Linux users who need to organize passwords, secrets, SSH keys, API tokens, and sensitive documents in one application. The software belongs to the Security & Privacy category because it focuses on encrypted storage and controlled access to this information.

PWGen-Rust uses AES-256-GCM encryption with Argon2 key derivation. Its zero-knowledge architecture is designed so that the stored secret data remains protected within the management model of the application. These security features provide the technical foundation for managing passwords and other sensitive material.

The software offers both graphical and command-line interfaces, giving users two ways to work with their stored information. It can import browser data from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, and Brave. It also supports SSH key management, API token management, and secure document storage. This snap includes both the pwgen-gui and pwgen-cli applications.

The v1.2 optimization produces binaries that are 30–40% smaller. On MirrorNest, the Linux distribution is the official build mirrored directly onto MirrorNest storage. The mirrored build is scanned for malware before publishing, giving users a distribution point that remains tied to the official software while adding a publishing check.