This is a simple TOTP (Time-based One-time Password) CLI tool. TOTP is the most common mechanism for 2FA (Two-Factor-Authentication). You can manage and organize your accounts with namespaces and protect your data with a password.
Publisher’s description
What is totp-cli?
totp-cli by Victoria (Balazs) Nadasdi is open-source Windows software in the password managers category. It is written in Go.
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 1.9.2, released on February 26, 2025. The version history goes back to March 26, 2024: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (yitsushi/totp-cli) has 379 stars. Similar programs include Bitwarden, KeePassXC and KeeWeb.
Project description on GitHub: “Authy/Google Authenticator like TOTP CLI tool written in Go.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: totp-cli is an open-source password manager tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is totp-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:
878B88A10A350D070965FE77784BA391E7C014CA01C7D31D40DD467FACE3FA95· 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 yitsushi/totp-cli repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Signed releases8
- Code review2
- Actively maintained2
- Pinned dependencies2
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge2
- Restricted token permissions0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9.2Latest | February 26, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.8.7 | March 26, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id yitsushi.totp-cli -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Victoria (Balazs) Nadasdi
- Category
- Password managers
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/yitsushi/totp-cli
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.9.2
- Released
- February 26, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- March 26, 2024
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 379
- GitHub forks
- 31
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- yitsushi.totp-cli
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is totp-cli free?
Yes. totp-cli is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is totp-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 totp-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 totp-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 totp-cli?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 26, 2024.
Can I use totp-cli without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to totp-cli?
Bitwarden, KeePassXC, KeeWeb, 1Password and Password Safe. The alternatives page compares them.
