In an era dominated by cloud-based password managers, Poottu stands apart as a open source fast, privacy-first, offline desktop password manager built for those who value full control over their data. Designed for Windows, macOS, and Linux, Poottu ensures that your passwords never leave your device, using modern encryption to keep everything safe and private.
Poottu doesn’t rely on the cloud and your data stays encrypted and stored locally. Every vault is protected with strong, authenticated encryption, ensuring that even if someone gains access to your system files, your credentials remain unreadable without the master password.
The app sports a clean, minimal interface built with Python and PySide6, featuring light and dark modes for comfort. From quick searches to encrypted backups, every feature is designed around speed, simplicity, and security. Poottu offers encrypted backups so your data can be restored easily if needed. It’s recommended to keep multiple backup copies in safe locations. Poottu is open source under the MIT License.
Features
Offline-by-default local vault: No cloud sync, no tracking, 100% privacy.
Authenticated encryption: Modern cryptographic standards using Argon2 and NaCl.
Live search: Instantly find logins by title, username, URL, or notes.
Groups: Organize entries neatly and edit groups anytime.
Context menu copy: Copy username, password, or notes with one click.
Timed clipboard clear: Clipboard data auto-erases after a custom timer.
Encrypted backup/restore: Securely save or migrate your vault.
Built-in password generator: Create strong, random passwords instantly.
Keyboard shortcuts: Power-user friendly (Ctrl + N, Ctrl + B, Ctrl + R, F2, Delete).
Poottu requires Python 3.12+ and runs seamlessly in a virtual environment.
Poottu Installation Options:
Option 1 – Install via PyPI [Cross-platform]
To install it directly using Python first create and activate a virtual environment:
Windows:
python -m venv venv
venv\Scripts\activate
macOS/Linux:
python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate
After that install using below command.
pip install poottu
Once installed, you can launch it by running:
poottu
python -m poottu
Option 2 – Windows Installer
Windows users can download a ready-to-use installer from the official GitHub Releases page. Just download the latest .exe installer, run it, and install it.
On first launch, Poottu asks you to create a master password (12+ characters, mixed case, number, and symbol). Once created, the secure vault is initialized for use.
