wifi-password: Retrieve Wi-Fi passwords from command line
Bash utility for extracting Wi-Fi passwords from macOS keychain storage.
Learn more about wifi-password
wifi-password is a command-line utility written in bash that retrieves stored Wi-Fi passwords on macOS systems. The tool interfaces with macOS keychain services to extract password information for wireless networks that have been previously connected to and saved on the system. It operates as a simple shell script that can be installed through various package managers or downloaded directly. The utility is commonly used for quickly sharing Wi-Fi credentials or retrieving forgotten passwords without navigating through system preferences.
Keychain Integration
Directly accesses macOS keychain to retrieve stored Wi-Fi passwords without requiring manual navigation through system settings.
Current Network Detection
Automatically identifies and retrieves the password for the currently connected Wi-Fi network when no SSID is specified.
Multiple Installation Methods
Supports installation through bpkg, Homebrew, Antigen, Zgen, or direct curl download for flexible deployment options.
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