About Bitwarden Secrets Manager CLI
A Rust CLI for interacting with the Bitwarden Secrets Manager.
Bitwarden Secrets Manager CLI 2.1.0
A Rust CLI for interacting with the Bitwarden Secrets Manager.
What's new in 2.1.0
Various dependency updates. Various workflow updates.
Technical details
| Publisher | Bitwarden |
|---|---|
| Author | Bitwarden Inc. |
| Version | 2.1.0 |
| License | Bitwarden Software Development Kit License Agreement |
| Installer type | zip |
| Architecture | x64, arm64 |
| Package ID | Bitwarden.BWS |
Install Bitwarden Secrets Manager CLI from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Bitwarden.BWS -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Bitwarden.BWS -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Bitwarden.BWS -e
Bitwarden Secrets Manager CLI adds this command to the command line: bws.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bitwarden Secrets Manager CLI free?
Bitwarden Secrets Manager CLI is bitwarden software devel software from Bitwarden. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.
What is the latest version of Bitwarden Secrets Manager CLI?
The latest version is 2.1.0.
Is it safe to download Bitwarden Secrets Manager CLI?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 8d6f2b51beb6f992b5b1de8b85a98bdf18de74096b724d17fa06219fc23f2bd5.
Which Windows versions does Bitwarden Secrets Manager CLI support?
Bitwarden Secrets Manager CLI runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64), ARM64 systems.
How do I uninstall Bitwarden Secrets Manager CLI?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Bitwarden Secrets Manager CLI and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Bitwarden.BWS -e.
Is there a portable version of Bitwarden Secrets Manager CLI?
Yes. Bitwarden Secrets Manager CLI is available as a portable ZIP archive (bws-x86_64-pc-windows-msvc-2.1.0.zip, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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