PassForge Pro

A zero-knowledge password vault for total digital sovereignty.

Pitch

PassForge Pro offers a secure, local-first password management solution utilizing advanced AES-256 encryption and unique features to protect sensitive data without relying on the cloud. Designed for individuals demanding the highest level of security and privacy, it ensures that user credentials remain safely on their own devices with zero data access risk.

Description

PassForge Pro is a cutting-edge, zero-knowledge, local-first password vault designed with advanced security measures to ensure the highest level of digital privacy. This application leverages AES-256 encryption for safeguarding credentials stored within an SQLite database that exists solely on the user's machine, thereby avoiding cloud dependency and telemetry.

🔐 Key Features

PassForge Pro functions as a cryptographic fortress, meticulously crafted for security professionals and individuals who prioritize absolute digital sovereignty. The following core features highlight its robust design:

Zero-Knowledge Architecture: Master passwords never leave RAM, ensuring that user data remains inaccessible to anyone, including the developers.
Local-First Approach: Without cloud synchronization or network connections, the vault remains entirely within the user's control.
Memory Safety: All sensitive data is purged from RAM immediately after use to prevent recovery.
Open Source: The entire codebase is available for auditing and improvement by the community.

🛡️ Advanced Security Protocols

The application employs a suite of sophisticated security protocols, including:

Military-Grade Encryption: Utilizes AES-256 GCM and Fernet authenticated encryption for optimal data protection.
Adaptive Key Derivation: Implements PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA256 with 150,000 iterations alongside BCrypt for enhanced security.
Ghost Protocol: Employs signature masking in system directories to mitigate risks associated with static analysis.
Noisy Wipe: Incorporates multi-pass recursive sector overwriting to securely delete sensitive data.
Autonomous Locking: Features inactivity-based memory purging and automatic vault closure to fortify security.
Clipboard Sanitation: Automatically wipes sensitive data from the OS clipboard to prevent unintended exposure.

✨ Functional Highlights

Feature	Description
🔒 AES-256 GCM Encryption	Military-standard authenticated encryption.
🔑 PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA256	Over 150,000 iterations for key derivation.
🧠 Memory Purging	Immediate RAM wipes upon locking, exiting, or after inactivity.
📋 Clipboard Sanitization	Automated clearing after a specified delay.
⏱️ Auto-Lock Timer	User-configurable inactivity timeout for added security.
🎨 7 Premium Themes	Choose from several visually engaging themes, including Cyberpunk and Neon.
📁 Folder Hierarchy	Enables unlimited nested categories for organized credential storage.
🔄 Trash Recovery	Provides a soft delete feature for up to 30 days before permanent removal.
🎲 Password Generator	Generates secure, random passwords based on user-defined rules.

⚠️ Important Considerations

Using PassForge Pro involves a legal disclaimer:

Users accept full responsibility for their data security and management.
Users must ensure compliance with local laws regarding digital privacy and encryption.
There is no recovery mechanism for lost master passwords, leading to potential irreversible data loss.

For a thorough understanding of usage and compliance, refer to the Privacy & Security Policy.

PassForgePro: Learning-focused Local-Only Password Manager

Hi fellow developers, open-source enthusiasts, and security fans!

I’m excited to share PassForgePro, a personal project I built to explore the design, security, and practical challenges of local-only password managers.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This project is experimental and unaudited. It is not intended to replace mature tools like Bitwarden, KeePass, or 1Password. Use it only for learning, testing, or feedback.