keyforge generates cryptographically strong secrets and keeps them in a
DPAPI-sealed local vault you can search. It ships as one binary with no runtime
and makes no network calls.
It generates random strings and API keys over a chosen alphabet, passwords with
character-class requirements, EFF diceware passphrases, structured identifiers
(UUIDv4, UUIDv7, ULID, nanoid, TOTP seeds), and keypairs (ed25519, RSA, and age
identities). Every value is drawn from the operating system CSPRNG by rejection
sampling rather than modulo, so no character is more likely than another, and
each generator reports the entropy it produced.
Secrets issued elsewhere can be stored too — paste an API key a provider gave
you and keyforge keeps it alongside the ones it made, honest about the fact that
it can only estimate the strength of a value it did not generate. Any secret can
be rolled: the replacement takes over while the name, creation date, and tags
stay put, and the outgoing value is kept so you can finish cutting over before
revoking it. An optional per-key interval flags anything overdue.
Saved secrets live in a vault sealed with Windows DPAPI under your login and are
found again with fuzzy search over names, tags, and kinds — never over the secret
material itself. Run `keys` with no arguments for the full-screen interface, or
use the subcommands for scripting.
Publisher’s description
What is keyforge?
keyforge is an open-source languages & sdk program for Windows from Joshua. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Project description on GitHub: “Generate and manage secrets locally, sealed with Windows DPAPI. One Rust binary, no runtime, no network.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: keyforge is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is keyforge 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:
E88DCCCEA832A1AE30B10E1DCD6B94B44BA2F94B004384FD4635E1480C665B8A· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2.0Latest | August 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ElJoshua08.KeyForge -ekeyforge-0.2.0-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Program files (.exe): keys.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Joshua
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ElJoshua08/keyforge
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 0.2.0
- Released
- August 15, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 10, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- ElJoshua08.KeyForge
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Frequently asked questions
Is keyforge free?
Yes. keyforge is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is keyforge 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 keyforge 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 keyforge be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does keyforge support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does keyforge run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use keyforge without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to keyforge?
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