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🔐 Password Manager – A Simple and Effective Credential Saver

Password Manager is a lightweight and beginner-friendly desktop app built with Python and Tkinter.
It helps you save, generate, and manage your passwords securely — all from a clean and easy-to-use interface.

The Mission:
In the age of dozens of accounts and logins, this tool is designed to make your life easier by storing your passwords locally, generating strong ones, and retrieving them in just a few clicks.
It’s a productivity booster and a first step toward smarter digital security.

💻 Download for Windows

🔗 Download Now!

🚀 Features

🔒 Store Passwords – Save credentials like email, username, and password for any platform
🔍 Search Functionality – Instantly find saved passwords for your accounts
🔐 Generate Strong Passwords – Create complex passwords in one click
📋 Auto-Copy to Clipboard – Generated passwords are copied automatically
💾 JSON-based Storage – All data is saved locally in a .json file for simplicity
🧠 Beginner-Friendly UI – Clean, minimal interface for easy use

⚠️ Security Note

🚨 This version of the Password Manager does NOT use encryption and the .json file can be accessed directly by anyone who has access to your machine.
Future updates will include:

  • Password protection on launch
  • Encryption of saved data
  • Option to change master password

🧪 You’re welcome to contribute or modify it for better security and new features!

📸 Screenshots

Screenshot Description
Main Main Window with fields to enter and search/generate passwords

🛠 Tech Stack

  • Language: Python
  • GUI: Tkinter
  • Storage: JSON
  • Clipboard: pyperclip
  • Password Generation: random, string

⚙️ Local Setup

git clone https://github.com/mshikebkhan/password-manager.git
cd password-manager
python -m venv venv
venv\Scripts\activate         # For Windows
pip install -r requirements.txt
python main.py

👥 Contributing

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Create your feature branch: git checkout -b feature-name
  3. Commit your changes
  4. Push to your branch
  5. Open a Pull Request 🚀

📌 TODO Ideas

  • Add password protection to access the app
  • Import/Export password store file
  • Encrypt .json file using a secure algorithm
  • Add a master password feature
  • Add UI animations or icons for better experience
  • Cloud-based syncing (optional advanced feature)
  • Or anything else you think of!

📄 License

MIT License

Made with ❤️ by Shezi Khan