this is probably a long shot, but any idea how to get iCloud Passwords to work on Linux?
from aeternum@lemmy.blahaj.zone to apple_enthusiast@lemmy.world on 17 Jun 09:20
https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/27624519

I found icloud-for-linux, but it doesn’t include Passwords. Any ideas if there are other ways?

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NutinButNet@hilariouschaos.com on 17 Jun 09:28 next collapse

I wouldn’t trust any third party claims for something as sensitive as this. You’re giving them a lot of access and trust and that’s not great for something that will directly talk with the iCloud where your passwords are stored.

Your best bet is to export those passwords to another password wallet that you trust that works in Linux.

You can access the iCloud through iCloud.com and I believe you can access passwords there, but of course it doesn’t offer the same convenience that it does on Apple devices.

DavidGA@lemmy.world on 17 Jun 09:48 next collapse

There’s an iCloud passwords extension for Chrome, but I believe it doesn’t work on Linux.

I don’t think it’s possible.

meldrik@lemmy.wtf on 17 Jun 09:54 collapse

It doesn’t. It only works in tandem with the iCloud app from the Microsoft Store.

sevon@lemmy.kde.social on 17 Jun 10:21 next collapse

Officially:
No.

Unofficially:
Maybe, but the downsides are jank, security, and that you’re relying on Apple not killing access for “unauthorized” software.

Alternative:
Use a cross-platform solution, like Bitwarden

DirigibleProtein@aussie.zone on 17 Jun 11:24 next collapse

There is a Hide my Email extension for Firefox, which allows you to create new passwords and review existing ones. Works well for that usage.

But I don’t know how to get to the Passwords password manager application from Linux.

aeternum@lemmy.blahaj.zone on 17 Jun 11:52 collapse

Thanks for the advice everyone. I have moved to Bitwarden.