The slightly more awesome standard unix password manager for teams.
Manage your credentials with ease.
In a globally distributed team, on multiple devices or fully offline on an air gapped machine.
- Works everywhere - The same user experience on Linux, MacOS, *BSD or Windows
- Built for teams - Built from our experience working in distributed development teams
- Full autonomy - No network connectivity required, unless you want it
Publisher’s description
What is Gopass CLI?
Gopass CLI by gopass Authors is open-source Windows software in the password managers category. It ranks 14th by popularity among password managers in this catalogue. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI and Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It needs 7.0.0.0 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.17.3, released on September 10, 2026. The version history goes back to May 11, 2023: 16 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.8 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 8,895 times. The source code on GitHub (gopasspw/gopass) has 7,276 stars. Similar programs include Bitwarden, KeePassXC and KeeWeb.
Project description on GitHub: “The slightly more awesome standard unix password manager for teams”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
In short: Gopass CLI is an open-source password manager tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Gopass 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:
339CF56F2BF442DD4CE3462817E4640EB68353D622F51FF41AFC396AC1FB4F0A· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the gopasspw/gopass repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 21, 2026.
- Dependency update tool10
- Security policy10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Restricted token permissions10
- Actively maintained10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Published packages10
- Licence declared10
- Static code analysis10
- Fuzzing10
- Tests in CI10
- Contributors from several organisations10
- Pinned dependencies9
- No known vulnerabilities9
- Signed releases8
- Code review5
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge5
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 16 versions ›16 versions over 3 years · about 4.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.17.3Latest | September 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.17.2 | September 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit MSIARM64 ZIP |
| 1.17.1 | September 9, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.17.0 | August 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 1.16.1 | December 13, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.16.0 | November 13, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.15.16 | April 21, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.15.15 | November 24, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id gopass.gopass -echoco install gopass -yscoop install main/gopassmsiexec /i gopass-x64-windows-1.17.3.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {1A07AAD9-64CC-4E6A-AAEA-B3097AF5028C} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- gopass Authors
- Category
- Password managers
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/gopasspw/gopass
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (7.0.0.0+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSI, Portable
- Version
- 1.17.3
- Released
- September 10, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 11, 2023
- Versions listed
- 16
- Updates / year
- 4.8
- Chocolatey downloads
- 8,895
- GitHub stars
- 7,276
- GitHub forks
- 569
- Website
- gopass.pw
- winget ID
- gopass.gopass
- Chocolatey package
- gopass
- Scoop package
- main/gopass
- MSI product code
- {1A07AAD9-64CC-4E6A-AAEA-B3097AF5028C}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gopass CLI free?
Yes. Gopass CLI is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Gopass 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 Gopass 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.
Can Gopass CLI be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does Gopass CLI support?
The installer requires 7.0.0.0 or newer and is available for 64-bit and ARM64.
Does Gopass CLI run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Gopass CLI?
The versions page lists all 16 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 11, 2023.
What are alternatives to Gopass CLI?
Bitwarden, KeePassXC, KeeWeb, Password Safe and 1Password. The alternatives page compares them.
