A secure and free password manager for all of your devices.
Publisher’s description
What is Bitwarden CLI?
Bitwarden CLI by Bitwarden Inc. is open-source Windows software in the password managers category. It ranks 5th by popularity among password managers in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 2026.10.0, released on October 15, 2026. The version history goes back to February 16, 2023: 51 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 14 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 92,610 times. The source code on GitHub (bitwarden/clients) has 14,034 stars. Similar programs include KeePassXC, KeeWeb and 1Password.
Project description on GitHub: “Bitwarden client apps (web, browser extension, desktop, and cli).”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 14 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Bitwarden CLI is an open-source password manager tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is Bitwarden CLI safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
7B4528962FA1DCCC6FDB9DDBEC57981004BB6146DEDBB5C4C2637756376818E7· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 51 versions ›51 versions over 4 years · about 14 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026.10.0Latest | October 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 2026.9.1 | October 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 2026.9.0 | September 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 2026.8.0 | August 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 2026.7.0 | June 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 2026.6.0 | June 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 2026.5.0 | May 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 2026.4.2 | May 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Bitwarden.CLI -echoco install bitwarden-cli -yscoop install main/bitwarden-cliRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install bitwarden-cliInformation
- Publisher
- Bitwarden Inc.
- Category
- Password managers
- Licence
- GPL-3.0 or Bitwarden-1.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/bitwarden/clients
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2026.10.0
- Released
- October 15, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 13, 2023
- Versions listed
- 51
- Updates / year
- 13.9
- Chocolatey downloads
- 92,610
- GitHub stars
- 14,034
- GitHub forks
- 2,134
- Website
- bitwarden.com
- winget ID
- Bitwarden.CLI
- Chocolatey package
- bitwarden-cli
- Scoop package
- main/bitwarden-cli
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bitwarden CLI free?
Yes. Bitwarden CLI is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 or Bitwarden-1.0 licence.
Is Bitwarden CLI safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Bitwarden CLI with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Bitwarden CLI run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Bitwarden CLI?
The versions page lists all 51 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 16, 2023.
Can I use Bitwarden CLI without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Bitwarden CLI?
KeePassXC, KeeWeb, 1Password, Buttercup and Password Safe. The alternatives page compares them.
