sentryvault 0.1.0

Secure local password manager with Argon2/Fernet encryption and optional Shamir-based sharding

Sentry Vault

A security-focused local password manager with optional sharded storage.

🔐 About

Sentry Vault is an open-source, high-security password manager designed with privacy and security as its core principles. It provides a secure way to store and manage your credentials while ensuring that you remain in full control of your data.

🔑 Core Security Features

• Strong Encryption: Uses Argon2id for key derivation and Fernet for authenticated encryption
• Sharded Storage: Uses Shamir's Secret Sharing to split encrypted vault data into threshold-based shares
• Zero-Knowledge Architecture: Your master password never leaves your device
• Passphrase Generation: Create random, memorable, or PIN-style credentials from the CLI

🚀 Features

🔒 Core Functionality

• Secure Credential Storage: Store usernames and passwords in an encrypted local vault
• Sharded Vaults: Optional threshold-based sharding using Shamir's Secret Sharing
• Rich CLI Interface: Beautiful terminal interface with colorized output and progress bars
• Password Generator: Built-in tool for creating strong, random passwords
• Secure File Encryption: Encrypt/decrypt files using the same strong cryptography

🛡️ Security Features

• Argon2 for key derivation (memory-hard and resistant to GPU/ASIC attacks)
• Fernet authenticated encryption for confidentiality and integrity
• HMAC for data integrity verification
• Per-vault salt handling persisted with encrypted vault payloads

🛠 Installation

Prerequisites

• Python 3.10 or higher
• Poetry (for dependency management)
• OpenSSL (for cryptographic operations)

Quick Start

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/agspades/sentry-vault.git
cd sentry-vault

# Install dependencies
poetry install

# Activate the virtual environment
poetry env activate

# Run the CLI
poetry run sentryvault --help

📜 Usage

Basic Commands

# Add a new credential
poetry run sentryvault add example.com username

# Retrieve a credential
poetry run sentryvault get example.com

# List all stored entries
poetry run sentryvault list

# Remove a credential
poetry run sentryvault delete example.com

# Change your master passphrase
poetry run sentryvault change-passphrase

# Generate a secure password
poetry run sentryvault generate-password --length 20

File Encryption

# Encrypt a file
poetry run sentryvault encrypt sensitive.txt sensitive.enc

# Decrypt a file
poetry run sentryvault decrypt sensitive.enc sensitive_decrypted.txt

🔧 Advanced Usage

Password Generation Options

# Generate a random password with specific requirements
poetry run sentryvault generate-password --length 20

# Generate a memorable passphrase and copy to clipboard
poetry run sentryvault generate-password --type memorable -c

🛡️ Security Best Practices

1. Use a Strong Master Password: Choose a long, random passphrase
2. Enable Sharding: Distribute shards across multiple secure locations
3. Regular Backups: Keep regular backups of your vault in secure locations
4. Secure Environment: Only run Sentry Vault on trusted, secure systems
5. Keep Software Updated: Regularly update to the latest version for security patches

🧑‍💻 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please read our Contribution Guidelines and sign the Contributor License Agreement before submitting pull requests.

Development Setup

# Install development dependencies
poetry install --with dev

# Run tests
poetry run pytest

# Format code
poetry run black .

# Check types
poetry run mypy .

📄 License

Sentry Vault is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0. This is a strong copyleft license that ensures any modifications to the software must be released under the same license.

⭐ Support the Project

If you find Sentry Vault useful, please consider:

• Giving us a ⭐ on GitHub
• Reporting bugs or suggesting features
• Contributing code or documentation
• Spreading the word to others who might find it useful

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