Cross-platform (desktop + mobile), secure, 2FA manager.
Publisher’s description
What is Truthy?
Truthy is an open-source password manager program for Windows from fosslife. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (fosslife/truthy) has 34 stars. Similar programs include Bitwarden, KeePassXC and KeeWeb.
Project description on GitHub: “cross-platform (desktop + mobile), secure, 2FA manager”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Truthy is an open-source password manager tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Truthy 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:
1883CA801106417F6AD435D61F6EEF1D6CF21E430E852EC57C7A08016635D81D· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.0Latest | June 15, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id fosslife.truthy -emsiexec /i truthy_1.1.0_x64_en-US.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {CB860CE2-252E-4F82-AA38-D3DF868A6314} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- fosslife
- Category
- Password managers
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/fosslife/truthy
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Released
- June 15, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- November 28, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 34
- GitHub forks
- 4
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- fosslife.truthy
- MSI product code
- {CB860CE2-252E-4F82-AA38-D3DF868A6314}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Truthy free?
Yes. Truthy is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Truthy 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 Truthy 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 Truthy be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Truthy run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Truthy?
Bitwarden, KeePassXC, KeeWeb, Yubico Authenticator and 1Password. The alternatives page compares them.
