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bw

The "bw" command line tool stands for "Bitwarden." Bitwarden is a popular password management service that allows you to securely store, generate, and auto-fill passwords across different devices and platforms.

The "bw" command line tool is a client application that allows you to interact with your Bitwarden account via the command line interface (CLI). This tool enables you to perform various operations, such as adding, editing, and deleting passwords, as well as accessing secure notes, credit card information, and other stored data.

Using the "bw" command line tool, you can integrate Bitwarden with other command line-based workflows or scripts, making it convenient for automating password-related tasks or incorporating password management into your development or operation processes.

Some common commands you can use with the "bw" tool are:

  • bw login: Authenticate and log in to your Bitwarden account.
  • bw get item <item-name>: Retrieve a specific item (password, note, or card) from your Bitwarden vault.
  • bw list items: List all items stored in your Bitwarden vault.
  • bw create item <item-name>: Create a new item in your Bitwarden vault.
  • bw sync: Synchronize your local vault with the server to ensure the latest data is available.

Overall, the "bw" command line tool provides a convenient and secure way to manage your passwords and sensitive information using Bitwarden from the command line.

List of commands for bw:

  • bw:tldr:2d774 bw: Search and display items from Bitwarden vault.
    $ bw list items --search ${github}
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  • bw:tldr:83e5f bw: Display a particular item from Bitwarden vault.
    $ bw get item ${github}
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  • bw:tldr:b3b4f bw: Log out of a Bitwarden user account.
    $ bw logout
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  • bw:tldr:debab bw: Log in to a Bitwarden user account.
    $ bw login
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