From b7d15f7e49c0576e84cda971b717f6598bf20b2d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Michael Starke Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:40:26 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Restructured and updated Readme. Added more alternatives. --- README.md | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++----------------------------- 1 file changed, 22 insertions(+), 29 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 62afce3d..5cb31140 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -3,48 +3,30 @@ There a lot of iOS KeePass tools around but a distinct lack of a good OS X Version. KeePass can be used via Mono on OS X but lacks vital functionality and feels sluggish. -This is an attempt to create an OS X port that should at least be able to read KeePass files. +MacPass is an attempt to create an OS X port of KeePass. ##Disclaimer - -The Project is in heavy development and it's likely to take some time till it reaches a usable state. -Beware that I'm going to shift things around so stuff is going to break. A lot. +The Project is in heavy development. Beware that I'm going to shift things around so stuff is going to break. A lot. ##Dowload -I'm trying to upload new builds along the way for all of you that just want to take a quick look. -As stated in the disclaimer, this software cannot be considered safe for work in it's current development status. -Use it with caution! Since I did start refactoring the KeePassLib there is even more potential broken code! +Since github now provieds a release feature, I'm trying to upload binaries on all the tags I create along the way. +Use it with caution, it's unfinished finished. -[Older Version of MacPass at Dropbox](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/yqgfwi7f8mnd747/NCQlJmg0f0) (build 1882 07/04/2013) +All releases can be found at [Github](https://github.com/mstarke/MacPass/releases) are server from Github. -All [new Release](https://github.com/mstarke/MacPass/releases) are server from Github. +##Known Major Issues -##Known Issues +* Databas V1 handling is dodgy. (e.g. ttachments) -* Undo/Redo get's messed up when the Trash (=RecylcleBin in KeePass terms) is enabled/used -* Drag and Drop in Outline/Entry View broken +##System Requirement -##Help - -I'm in constant need of a full set of Databases with all possible keyfile/password and format combinations. -If you are able to provide databases with keyfiles (Hashed, Binary, XML) I would love to hear from you! - -##Requirement - -MacPass needs OS X 10.8 as a minimum OS version since it takes advantage of some of the enhancements in Autolayout in 10.8. -It might be possible to target 10.7 but with the upcomming 10.9 release, I think 10.8 is a feasable minimum. +The Minimum OS X Version for MacPass currently is 10.8 Mountain Lion. +With 10.9 Mavericks around the corner, I'm a bit hesitant to support 10.7 Lion. ##Status -Take a look at the [Wiki](https://github.com/mstarke/MacPass/wiki/Status) - -##Alternatives - -Currently there is an alpha Version available of [KeePassX](http://www.keepassx.org). -It's Qt based KeePass manager, than can handle KeePass 1 and 2 containers rather nicely. -Compared to running KeePass with Mono it very fast and remarkably stable for an alpha relaese. -Feel free to give it a try. The biggest draw-back is it's inablity to create passwords via a wizzard. +The Status can be found on the dedicated [Wiki page](https://github.com/mstarke/MacPass/wiki/Status). ##What does it look like? @@ -52,6 +34,17 @@ Feel free to give it a try. The biggest draw-back is it's inablity to create pas More Screenshots in the [Wiki](https://github.com/mstarke/MacPass/wiki/Screenshots) +##Alternatives + +[KeePassX](http://www.keepassx.org) is a Qt based KeePass port, than can read Databases Version 1 and 2 and write Version 2 containers rather nicely. +It's in active development, open source. Sadly there's only an older alpha binary release. It fully supports all database features. + +[KyPass Companion](http://www.kyuran.be/logiciels/kypass4mac/) is a native Cocoa port and offers KeePassHttp compatiblity. +Should be able to read and write version 1 and 2 database. Is closed source and in early development. Beta releases have an expiry date. Not all database features are fully supported. + +[S3crets](http://s3crets.com/en/help/) native Cocoa Port with a different approach to displaying the database fully inside a tree. +Is able to read and write version 1 and 2 databases. Not all database features are fully supported. + ##License MacPass KeePass compatible client for OS X