Passage
Passage: A focused local password manager, not a Minecraft server proxy. Ranked #21 of 22 in Minecraft Server Proxy Software by our editors (6.2/10); pricing: Open source; best for not recommended for this category.
At a glance
- Editor score6.2 / 10
- PricingOpen source
- Best forNot recommended for this category
- Paid fromFree
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Uses age-based encryption with identity and recipient files
- Supports YubiKey workflows through age-plugin-yubikey
- Offers password-store migration and fzf integration
Where it doesn't
- Does not perform Minecraft server proxying
- Limited to Linux and macOS
- Local CLI utility rather than a hosted password service
Our verdict on Passage
Passage is an open-source command-line password manager for users who want a local, file-based vault encrypted with age instead of GnuPG. It stores secrets in a configurable local directory and supports age identity files, recipient files, password-protected identity keys, and YubiKey-based workflows. Its documented fit is Linux and macOS, making it relevant to users who prefer terminal-based tools and local file control. It is not designed to route Minecraft traffic, connect backend servers, or provide the proxy controls expected in this category.
Its strongest capabilities are concentrated around encryption and compatibility. Passage works with age, rage, age-plugin-yubikey, fzf, and password-store. The password-store-compatible extensions and migration workflow can help users move an existing password-store setup toward age-based encryption. fzf integration adds fuzzy searching for users who already work in the command line, while recipient-file encryption and identity-file decryption support distinct key-management workflows.
Passage is best suited to technically comfortable users seeking an open-source, local CLI password store with age encryption and optional YubiKey integration. It is a poor fit for anyone choosing software to act as a Minecraft server proxy, manage proxy routing, or provide a hosted password-management experience. The product’s narrow focus is a strength for local secret storage but a decisive limitation for this category.
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Passage fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Proxy compatibility | Not verified |
| Server version support | Not verified |
| Fallback routing | Not verified |
| Player transfer | Not verified |
| Network admin tools | Not verified |
| Deployment model | Not verified |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: age, rage, age-plugin-yubikey, fzf, password-store |
| Pricing | Open source |
| Website | github.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Passage integrations
Passage lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- age
- rage
- age-plugin-yubikey
- fzf
- password-store
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