The source code can be used as a script, thus avoiding the creation of any binary by just using AutoHotkey.A build script is available in the repo if the pre-built binaries are not trusted (only a double click is needed).The source code is embedded within the executable, the resource can be easily inspected ( example).Auto-type works fine if offline, blocked via firewall or with the optional features disabled.

The optional update check is done by retrieving a small file in the repository ( this file).The optional favicon retrieval, grabs a single icon from the sites (same as Bitwarden).When installed, the approximate size is about 60mb, 99% of the size is Bitwarden's own CLI.There's no 'dial home' as there is no home, only this public code repository.No telemetry information or usage statics of any kind are ever generated.bw.exe is not bundled, is retrieved from the official distribution.Here are some highlights for the more suspicious/paranoid: Granted, not everyone is able to do so but at least the code is here hopefully gaining enough traction to fall into the hands of capable reviewers. While Open Source is not a silver bullet, allows anyone to audit the code. Bitwarden itself is the same, relies on being completely transparent and Open Source. Why trust this small application? Because its 100% transparent. Some people feel uneasy to trust their passwords to 3rd parties, and of course that's the way it should be. * Even for the free version, but please support Bitwarden development by buying a subscription (I'm not affiliated in any way). They can run side-by-side but is not required. It does NOT replace Bitwarden application as entries can't be added/edited. A script-based, small (~1mb), Open Source Application written in AutoHotkey that provides keyboard shortcuts to auto-type usernames, passwords and Time-based One-Time Passwords* ( TOTP) for applications and websites, it borrows the concepts coined by KeePass but with Bitwarden as 'backend'.

Bitwarden autofill desktop