Cryptex - Enterprise Password Generator

A production-ready CLI tool for generating cryptographically secure passwords with enterprise integrations, compliance templates, and advanced customization options.

Key Features

Core Security

Cryptographically Secure: Uses Python's secrets module for secure random generation
Multiple Password Types: Strong, pronounceable, alphabetic, numeric, API keys, and custom character sets
Strength Analysis: Real-time password strength scoring and entropy calculation
QR Code Generation: Native Python QR codes (no external dependencies)

Enterprise Integrations

AWS Secrets Manager: Direct save with profile support
HashiCorp Vault: Enterprise secret management integration
OS Keychain: Native macOS/Linux/Windows keychain storage
Key-Value Pairs: Bulk generation for environment files and applications

Compliance and Templates

Pre-built Templates: NIST 800-63B, PCI-DSS, OWASP, high-security, user-friendly, database-safe, WiFi
Custom Policies: Define your own password requirements
Audit Ready: Comprehensive logging and validation

Advanced Features

Multiple Output Formats: Plain text, JSON, CSV, environment variables
Clipboard Integration: Direct copy to clipboard (macOS/Linux)
Silent Mode: Hide passwords for automation and CI/CD
Bulk Generation: Generate multiple passwords with different names

Installation

Simple Installation (Recommended)

pip install cryptex-cli

From Source

git clone https://github.com/TocConsulting/cryptex.git
cd cryptex
pip install .

Development Installation

git clone https://github.com/TocConsulting/cryptex.git
cd cryptex
pip install -e ".[dev]"

Quick Start

# Basic password generation
cryptex                                    # 16-char strong password
cryptex -l 20 -q                         # 20-char password, silent mode

# API key generation
cryptex -t api-key --api-format uuid      # UUID format API key
cryptex -t api-key --api-format hex -l 32 # 32-char hex API key

# Environment files
cryptex --kv "DB_PASSWORD,API_KEY,JWT_SECRET" -f env > .env

# Compliance templates
cryptex --template nist-800-63b           # NIST compliant password
cryptex --template database               # Database-safe password
cryptex --list-templates                  # Show all templates

# Enterprise storage
cryptex -l 20 --save-keychain --keychain-service "MyApp" --keychain-account "admin"
cryptex -l 32 --save-aws --aws-secret-name "prod/api-key" --aws-profile production
cryptex --template high-security --save-vault --vault-path "secret/admin-password"

Complete Usage Guide

Basic Password Generation

# Different password types
cryptex -t strong                         # Mixed characters (default)
cryptex -t alpha                          # Letters only
cryptex -t alphanum                       # Letters and numbers
cryptex -t numeric                        # Numbers only
cryptex -t pronounce                      # Pronounceable passwords

# Customization
cryptex -l 24 --min-upper 3 --min-digit 3 --min-special 2
cryptex --no-similar -x "0O1l"           # Exclude similar/confusing chars
cryptex -c 5 --separator ","              # Generate 5 passwords, comma-separated

API Key Generation

# Different API key formats
cryptex -t api-key --api-format uuid      # xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx
cryptex -t api-key --api-format uuid-hex  # xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
cryptex -t api-key --api-format base64 -l 32  # Base64 encoded (URL-safe)
cryptex -t api-key --api-format hex -l 40     # Hexadecimal
cryptex -t api-key --api-format url-safe -l 32 # URL-safe characters
cryptex -t api-key --api-format alphanum -l 28 # Letters and numbers only

Key-Value Pair Generation

Perfect for generating multiple related secrets:

# Environment files
cryptex --kv "DATABASE_URL,REDIS_PASSWORD,JWT_SECRET" -f env
# Output:
# DATABASE_URL="x8P$mK9#vL2nR@5q"
# REDIS_PASSWORD="N7!wQ&3xM*8pF$2y"
# JWT_SECRET="K5@tL%9vN#6mP!8r"

# JSON format for applications
cryptex --kv "api_key,webhook_secret" -f json
# Output:
# {
#   "api_key": "H8$mN9@vL3#qR7!w",
#   "webhook_secret": "P2&xK5*yM8$nL6@t"
# }

# CSV for spreadsheets
cryptex --kv "user1,user2,user3" -f csv
# Output:
# key,value
# "user1","R7@mK9$vL3#qN5!w"
# "user2","P8&xM2*yL6$nK9@t"
# "user3","Q3#vN7!wM8$xL2&p"

Compliance Templates

# List all available templates
cryptex --list-templates

# Available templates:
cryptex --template nist-800-63b           # NIST 800-63B compliant (12+ chars, mixed)
cryptex --template pci-dss                # PCI DSS compliant (12+ chars)
cryptex --template owasp                  # OWASP recommended (14+ chars)
cryptex --template high-security          # Maximum security (20+ chars)
cryptex --template user-friendly          # No special chars, easy to type
cryptex --template database               # Safe for SQL connections
cryptex --template wifi                   # Easy to type on mobile devices

Enterprise Storage Integration

AWS Secrets Manager

# Setup AWS credentials first:
aws configure
# OR set environment variables:
export AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID="your-key"
export AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY="your-secret"
export AWS_DEFAULT_REGION="us-east-1"

# Save single password
cryptex -l 32 --save-aws --aws-secret-name "prod/database-password"

# Use specific AWS profile
cryptex -l 20 --save-aws --aws-secret-name "api-keys/external" --aws-profile production

# Save key-value pairs as JSON
cryptex --kv "db_user,db_password,api_key" --save-aws --aws-secret-name "myapp/credentials"

# Silent mode for automation
cryptex -q --template high-security --save-aws --aws-secret-name "prod/admin-password"

HashiCorp Vault

# Setup Vault connection:
export VAULT_ADDR='http://127.0.0.1:8200'
export VAULT_TOKEN='your-vault-token'

# Save single password
cryptex -l 24 --save-vault --vault-path "secret/myapp/database"

# Save multiple secrets
cryptex --kv "api_key,webhook_secret,jwt_token" --save-vault --vault-path "secret/myapp/tokens"

# Custom Vault server
cryptex -l 20 --save-vault --vault-path "secret/prod/admin" --vault-url "https://vault.company.com"

# Silent automation
cryptex -q --template nist-800-63b --save-vault --vault-path "secret/compliance/audit"

OS Keychain Integration

# macOS Keychain / Linux GNOME Keyring / Windows Credential Manager

# Save single password
cryptex -l 16 --save-keychain --keychain-service "MyApp" --keychain-account "admin"

# Save multiple passwords (each gets its own keychain entry)
cryptex --kv "dev_admin,staging_admin,prod_admin" --save-keychain --keychain-service "MyApp-DB"

# Custom service name
cryptex -l 20 --save-keychain --keychain-service "EmailServer" --keychain-account "smtp-auth"

# Silent mode
cryptex -q --template database --save-keychain --keychain-service "DatabaseCluster" --keychain-account "readonly"

Output Formats

# Plain text (default)
cryptex -c 3
# Output: Three passwords, one per line

# JSON format
cryptex -c 2 -f json
# Output:
# [
#   {"id": 1, "password": "x8P$mK9#vL2nR@5q"},
#   {"id": 2, "password": "N7!wQ&3xM*8pF$2y"}
# ]

# CSV format
cryptex -c 2 -f csv
# Output:
# id,password
# 1,"x8P$mK9#vL2nR@5q"
# 2,"N7!wQ&3xM*8pF$2y"

# Environment variables
cryptex -c 3 -f env
# Output:
# PASSWORD_1="x8P$mK9#vL2nR@5q"
# PASSWORD_2="N7!wQ&3xM*8pF$2y"
# PASSWORD_3="K5@tL%9vN#6mP!8r"

Advanced Features

# Password analysis
cryptex -l 16 -v
# Shows strength score, entropy, character breakdown

# QR code generation (great for WiFi passwords)
cryptex --template wifi --qr

# Clipboard integration
cryptex -l 20 --copy                      # Copy to clipboard
cryptex --template user-friendly --copy   # Generate user-friendly and copy

# File output
cryptex -c 10 -f json passwords.json      # Save to file
cryptex --kv "user1,user2,user3" -f csv users.csv

# Custom character sets
cryptex -t custom --custom-charset "ABCDEF0123456789" -l 16  # Hex-like
cryptex -s "!@#$" -x "0O1l"               # Custom special chars, exclude confusing

Complete Options Reference

Option	Description	Default	Example
`-l, --length`	Password length (8-256)	16	`-l 20`
`-c, --count`	Number of passwords	1	`-c 5`
`-t, --type`	Password type	strong	`-t api-key`
`-s, --special`	Custom special characters	`!@#$%^&*()_+-=[]{}	;:,.<>?`
`-x, --exclude`	Exclude specific characters	None	`-x "0O1l"`
`--no-similar`	Exclude similar chars (il1Lo0O)	False	`--no-similar`
`--min-upper`	Minimum uppercase letters	0	`--min-upper 2`
`--min-lower`	Minimum lowercase letters	0	`--min-lower 2`
`--min-digit`	Minimum digits	0	`--min-digit 3`
`--min-special`	Minimum special characters	0	`--min-special 1`
`-f, --format`	Output format	plain	`-f json`
`--separator`	Separator for multiple passwords	newline	`--separator ","`
`--copy`	Copy to clipboard	False	`--copy`
`--qr`	Generate QR code	False	`--qr`
`-q, --quiet`	Silent mode (hide passwords)	False	`-q`
`-v, --verbose`	Show password analysis	False	`-v`
`--template`	Use compliance template	None	`--template nist-800-63b`
`--list-templates`	List available templates	False	`--list-templates`
`--kv`	Generate key-value pairs	None	`--kv "api,db,jwt"`
`--api-format`	API key format	alphanum	`--api-format uuid`
`--save-aws`	Save to AWS Secrets Manager	False	`--save-aws`
`--aws-secret-name`	AWS secret name	None	`--aws-secret-name "prod/api"`
`--aws-region`	AWS region	us-east-1	`--aws-region us-west-2`
`--aws-profile`	AWS profile name	None	`--aws-profile production`
`--save-vault`	Save to HashiCorp Vault	False	`--save-vault`
`--vault-path`	Vault secret path	None	`--vault-path "secret/myapp"`
`--vault-url`	Vault server URL	http://localhost:8200	`--vault-url "https://vault.company.com"`
`--save-keychain`	Save to OS keychain	False	`--save-keychain`
`--keychain-service`	Keychain service name	cryptex	`--keychain-service "MyApp"`
`--keychain-account`	Keychain account name	None	`--keychain-account "admin"`

Setup Guides

AWS Secrets Manager Setup

# Option 1: AWS CLI
pip install awscli
aws configure

# Option 2: Environment Variables
export AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID="your-access-key-id"
export AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY="your-secret-access-key"
export AWS_DEFAULT_REGION="us-east-1"

# Option 3: Multiple Profiles (~/.aws/credentials)
[default]
aws_access_key_id = your-default-key
aws_secret_access_key = your-default-secret

[production]
aws_access_key_id = your-prod-key
aws_secret_access_key = your-prod-secret

# Test connection
aws sts get-caller-identity
cryptex -l 20 --save-aws --aws-secret-name "test-secret"

HashiCorp Vault Setup

# Install Vault
brew install hashicorp/tap/vault  # macOS
# OR download from https://www.vaultproject.io/downloads

# Start development server
vault server -dev
# Note the Root Token from output

# Configure client (in new terminal)
export VAULT_ADDR='http://127.0.0.1:8200'
export VAULT_TOKEN='hvs.your-root-token-here'

# Test connection
vault status
vault kv put secret/test password="hello-world"
vault kv get secret/test

# Test Cryptex integration
cryptex -l 20 --save-vault --vault-path "secret/myapp/test"
vault kv get secret/myapp/test

OS Keychain Setup

# macOS: Built-in (Keychain Access.app)
# Linux: Install GNOME Keyring or KWallet
sudo apt-get install gnome-keyring  # Ubuntu/Debian

# Windows: Built-in (Credential Manager)

# Test Cryptex integration
cryptex -l 16 --save-keychain --keychain-service "TestApp" --keychain-account "user"

# Verify on macOS
security find-generic-password -s "TestApp" -a "user" -w

# Verify on Linux
python3 -c "import keyring; print(keyring.get_password('TestApp', 'user'))"

Security Best Practices

Password Generation

Use minimum 12 characters for personal accounts
Use 16+ characters for sensitive business accounts
Use 20+ characters for administrative accounts
Enable all character types unless specifically restricted
Use --no-similar for better usability
Use compliance templates for regulatory requirements

Secret Storage

Always use --quiet in automation and CI/CD
Use specific AWS profiles for different environments
Rotate secrets regularly using templates for consistency
Use descriptive names for keychain services and accounts
Store in appropriate systems: Keychain for personal, Vault for enterprise

Automation

# Good: Silent, secure, traceable
cryptex -q --template nist-800-63b --save-vault --vault-path "prod/db-$(date +%Y%m%d)"

# Bad: Password visible in logs
cryptex --template nist-800-63b --save-vault --vault-path "prod/db-password"

Enterprise Use Cases

DevOps and CI/CD

#!/bin/bash
# Generate deployment secrets
cryptex -q --kv "DB_PASSWORD,REDIS_PASSWORD,JWT_SECRET" \
  --template high-security \
  --save-aws --aws-secret-name "prod/app-secrets-$(date +%Y%m%d)" \
  --aws-profile production

# Generate API keys for external services
cryptex -q -t api-key --api-format hex -l 40 \
  --save-vault --vault-path "secret/external-apis/payment-gateway"

Database Administration

# Generate database passwords (safe for SQL)
cryptex --template database --save-keychain \
  --keychain-service "PostgreSQL-Prod" \
  --keychain-account "admin"

# Bulk user passwords
cryptex --kv "user1,user2,user3,user4,user5" \
  --template user-friendly \
  -f csv > new_user_passwords.csv

Security Compliance

# NIST 800-63B compliant passwords
cryptex --template nist-800-63b --save-vault \
  --vault-path "compliance/audit-$(date +%Y%m%d)"

# PCI-DSS compliant passwords for payment systems
cryptex --template pci-dss --save-aws \
  --aws-secret-name "payment/admin-password" \
  --aws-profile pci-environment

Testing and Development

# Run tests
pytest

# Code quality
black .
flake8 .
mypy cryptex/

# Test all integrations
cryptex --list-templates
cryptex -l 12 --save-keychain --keychain-service "test" --keychain-account "test"
# (requires AWS credentials) cryptex -l 12 --save-aws --aws-secret-name "test"
# (requires Vault) cryptex -l 12 --save-vault --vault-path "secret/test"

Dependencies

Required

Python 3.8+
click 8.0+ (CLI framework)
qrcode 7.0+ (QR code generation)
boto3 1.26+ (AWS integration)
hvac 1.0+ (Vault integration)
keyring 24.0+ (OS keychain)

Optional System Tools

pbcopy (macOS) or xclip (Linux) - for clipboard functionality
AWS CLI - for easier AWS credential management
HashiCorp Vault - for enterprise secret management

All Python dependencies are installed automatically with pip install cryptex-cli.

Contributing

Fork the repository
Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
Open a Pull Request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

Built with Click for professional CLI experience
Uses Python's secrets module for cryptographic security
Inspired by enterprise security requirements and DevOps workflows
QR code generation powered by pure Python implementation

Cryptex - Enterprise-grade password generation for modern security needs.

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Cryptex - Enterprise Password Generator

Key Features

Core Security

Enterprise Integrations

Compliance and Templates

Advanced Features

Installation

Simple Installation (Recommended)

From Source

Development Installation

Quick Start

Complete Usage Guide

Basic Password Generation

API Key Generation

Key-Value Pair Generation

Compliance Templates

Enterprise Storage Integration

AWS Secrets Manager

HashiCorp Vault

OS Keychain Integration

Output Formats

Advanced Features

Complete Options Reference

Setup Guides

AWS Secrets Manager Setup

HashiCorp Vault Setup

OS Keychain Setup

Security Best Practices

Password Generation

Secret Storage

Automation

Enterprise Use Cases

DevOps and CI/CD

Database Administration

Security Compliance

Testing and Development

Dependencies

Required

Optional System Tools

Contributing

License

Acknowledgments

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