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Command Reference Overview

Welcome to the Keepr command reference. This section provides a detailed breakdown of every CLI command available in Keepr, along with examples, flags, and recommended usage patterns.

Keepr follows a simple and intuitive command structure designed to be easy to learn while still offering powerful security features. Each command below links to a dedicated page with detailed documentation.


🔐 Authentication Commands

keepr login

Authenticate with an existing vault session and unlock your encrypted passwords.

keepr logout

Securely close the active session and remove the in-memory session key.

keepr change-master

Change your vault’s master password and re-encrypt all contents.


📦 Vault Management Commands

keepr add

Add a new credential entry to your vault.

keepr update

Modify an existing password for an existing entry.

keepr delete

Remove an entry from the vault permanently.


🔍 Retrieval & Viewing Commands

keepr view

View the decrypted details of a stored entry.

keepr list

List all entries stored in your vault.

Search for entries using name-based fuzzy matching.


🔧 Utility Commands

keepr --help

Show documentation for Keepr or a specific command.


📚 Notes

  • All commands require an unlocked session except login and --help.
  • Keepr securely wipes decrypted secrets from memory whenever possible.
  • The vault file remains encrypted on disk at all times.
  • See the Encryption Architecture section for more details on encryption and threat models.

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