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Name: passbolt_api
Author: passbolt

passbolt_api: An Open Source Library/SDK for Identity & Access Management (IAM) | OpenSec Atlas

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Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Library/SDK

passbolt_api

Passbolt API provides a secure, open source JSON API for team-based password management with end-to-end encryption and user-owned secret keys.

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About This Tool

Passbolt Community Edition (CE) API. The JSON API for the open source password manager for teams!

Primary Use Case

This tool is designed for organizations and teams that need to centrally manage, share, and audit passwords and secrets securely. It is ideal for IT administrators and security teams looking to deploy a privacy-focused, self-hosted password manager with strong collaboration and security features.

Key Features

User-owned secret keys with end-to-end encryption
Open source and security audited with public findings
Designed for team collaboration with secure sharing and auditing
Privacy-focused with no personal data or telemetry collection
Can be deployed on-premises including air-gapped environments
Supports multiple clients: browser extensions, mobile apps, CLI, desktop app
EU-based with GDPR compliance and transparency

Insights & Recommendations

Passbolt emphasizes security best practices such as end-to-end encryption and user-owned keys; users should ensure proper server security and follow documented deployment guidelines. Being open source and audited regularly, it is suitable for organizations requiring transparency and compliance with privacy regulations.

Installation

Run Passbolt Community Edition on your own server natively
Use Docker for simplified installation and deployment
Access detailed installation guides on the official Passbolt website
Choose between Community Edition, Pro Edition, or Cloud Edition based on needs

Usage

passbolt-cli <command> [options]

Use the Passbolt CLI tool to interact with the Passbolt API for managing passwords and secrets.

docker run passbolt/passbolt

Run Passbolt using the official Docker image for easy deployment.

Smart Usage Notes

Integrate Passbolt API with existing IAM solutions to centralize credential management and reduce attack surface.Leverage Passbolt's end-to-end encryption and user-owned keys to enforce zero-trust principles in password sharing.Deploy in air-gapped environments to secure highly sensitive credentials from network exposure.Use audit logs from Passbolt to enhance detection capabilities for anomalous access patterns and insider threats.Combine Passbolt with automated secrets rotation tools to minimize credential exposure risks.