Bitwarden is a popular open-source password manager that helps users securely store and manage their passwords. It's important for anyone concerned with online security and privacy. For Linux users, Bitwarden offers a command-line interface (CLI) that allows for seamless integration and management of passwords directly from the terminal. This article will guide you through the process of installing and using Bitwarden on a Linux system.

Examples:

1. Installing Bitwarden CLI on Linux:

First, ensure you have Node.js installed on your system, as Bitwarden CLI is a Node.js application.

# Update your package list
sudo apt update

# Install Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager)
sudo apt install nodejs npm -y

Next, install the Bitwarden CLI globally using npm:

# Install Bitwarden CLI
sudo npm install -g @bitwarden/cli

2. Logging into Bitwarden:

After installing the CLI, you need to log into your Bitwarden account.

# Log into your Bitwarden account
bw login

You will be prompted to enter your Bitwarden email and master password. If you have two-factor authentication enabled, you will also need to provide the authentication code.

3. Syncing Your Vault:

Once logged in, sync your vault to ensure you have the latest data.

# Sync your Bitwarden vault
bw sync

4. Storing a New Password:

To store a new password, you can use the bw command to create a new item in your vault.

# Create a new item in your vault
bw create item '{"type":1,"name":"Example","login":{"username":"exampleuser","password":"examplepassword","uris":[{"uri":"https://example.com"}]}}'

5. Retrieving a Password:

To retrieve a password from your vault, use the following command:

# Retrieve an item from your vault
bw get password <item_id>

Replace <item_id> with the ID of the item you want to retrieve. You can list all items to find the ID using:

# List all items in your vault
bw list items

6. Logging Out:

When you are done, it is a good practice to log out of the Bitwarden CLI.

# Log out of your Bitwarden account
bw logout

By following these steps, you can effectively manage your passwords using Bitwarden on a Linux system, ensuring your credentials are secure and easily accessible.