itsmevikashkumarsingh / lock256

A security-focused password manager with AES-256 bit encryption.

Lock256

Lock256 is a security-focused password manager that takes advantage of the AES-256 encryption algorithm.

Features

• Secure AES-256 Encryption
• Customizable Random Password Generator ( + bulk password generator)
• Graphical User Interface using Swing + AWT Libraries
• Portable and Cross-Platform (Built with Swing and written in Java)

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

• Why should I use Lock256 over other popular password managers?

  Lock256 doesn't offer much more than your standard password manager yet, making other password managers probably a better choice overall. Why am I saying this? Well, I made this program mainly as a personal challenge; see the next question.

• Why did you start development on Lock256?

  I started development on Lock256 in order to put both my computer science and cybersecurity skills to the test. Lock256 requires quite a bit of knowledge regarding how to safely implement encryption algorithms into a functioning computer program, which is exactly why I am actively working on this program. My end goal is to have a secure password manager with all the standard mainstream features plus some unprecedented new ones.

• Where can I find your future plans (TODO's) for Lock256?

  I record my checklist of features/bugs in the "TODO" file in the root directory of the project.

Contributing

• Pull requests are always welcome and will be appreciated!

  How to Contribute:

  • Fork the repository by clicking "Fork" at the top of the repo page
  • Clone the repo by using the command below:

    git clone "https://github.com/<YourGithubUsername>/Lock256" <targetpath>
    

  • Then, create a new branch by using the command below:

    git checkout -b my_new_branch
    

  • Commit changes to new branch:

    git commit -m "<Message>"
    

  • Push your changes/branch to your forked repository

    git push origin my_new_branch
    

  • Create a pull request, and I will get back to you ASAP!