A free, open-source KeePass manager for iPhone and iPad.
Native SwiftUI, local-first storage, AutoFill, passkeys, TOTP, Dropbox sync, and KDBX editing.
KeeForge is a native iOS KeePass client for people who want their vault to stay theirs. Open .kdbx databases from Files, iCloud Drive, local folders, or Dropbox; unlock with a master password, key file, or biometrics; then browse, search, edit, save, and AutoFill without handing your vault to a hosted password service.
| Area | What KeeForge Does |
|---|---|
| KeePass compatibility | Opens KDBX 4.x databases with AES-256 or ChaCha20 encryption and Argon2 KDF. Also opens password-only KDBX 3.1 databases. |
| Local-first editing | Create, edit, delete, and save entries and groups with conflict checks, timestamped backups, and unknown XML preservation. |
| New databases | Create new KDBX 4.x databases locally or directly inside Dropbox folders. |
| Composite keys | Unlock with password, key file, or both, including binary, hex, XML v1/v2 (.key/.keyx), and arbitrary key files. |
| AutoFill | Safari and app AutoFill, QuickType suggestions, credential creation from the extension, and Face ID gated unlock. |
| Passkeys | Detect and authenticate FIDO2/WebAuthn passkeys stored in KeePassXC-compatible custom fields. |
| TOTP | Live one-time password display, copy support, countdowns, and iOS 18+ verification-code AutoFill. |
| Dropbox sync | Native Dropbox account linking, cloud browsing, cached shared copies for AutoFill, and queued extension uploads. |
| iPad ready | Adaptive navigation keeps the database list visible on wider layouts while vaults open in a regular-width workspace. |
| Security-minded | AES-GCM in-memory secret encryption, failed-unlock backoff, screen-capture protection, local-only clipboard, decompression bomb limits, and constant-time HMAC comparison. |
KeeForge has no analytics, no background telemetry, and no crash-reporting SDKs. Vault data stays on device and in the storage locations you choose. Network access is limited to connected cloud providers, opt-in favicon fetching through DuckDuckGo, optional App Store purchases for the tip jar, and the in-app feedback form when you explicitly submit a message.
Read the privacy policy.
- iOS 17+
- Xcode 16+
- XcodeGen
- Swift 6 with strict concurrency
- Swift Package dependencies: Argon2Swift and SwiftyDropbox
cp BuildConfig.local.example.xcconfig BuildConfig.local.xcconfig
# Fill in DROPBOX_APP_KEY for Dropbox-enabled builds.
xcodegen generate
open KeeForge.xcodeprojSelect an iOS 17+ simulator or device, then build and run the KeeForge scheme.
For command-line verification, prefer the smallest relevant test slice:
xcodebuild test -project KeeForge.xcodeproj -scheme KeeForge \
-destination 'platform=iOS Simulator,name=iPhone 17 Pro' \
-only-testing:KeeForgeTests/DatabaseViewModelTests -quietKeeForge/
├── App/ # App entry point, adaptive root shell, scene lifecycle
├── Models/ # KDBX parser/writer, crypto, edit draft, TOTP, passkeys
├── Services/ # Persistence, Dropbox sync, Keychain, bookmarks, AutoFill helpers
├── ViewModels/ # Database list, unlock, save, search, sort, TOTP state
├── Views/ # SwiftUI screens, editor, settings, tip jar, reusable controls
AutoFillExtension/ # AutoFill credential provider, passkey auth, credential creation
KeeForgeTests/ # Unit tests
KeeForgeUITests/ # XCUITest coverage
TestFixtures/ # Sample .kdbx databases and key files
CHANGELOG.md- version historyROADMAP.md- planned product work and open prioritiesAGENTS.md- context for coding agentsKeeForge/README.md- app-target architecture mapAutoFillExtension/README.md- extension constraints and shared-source notesdocs/- implementation specs, audits, privacy notes, and longer-form design docs
- App Store: KeeForge on the App Store
- Email: support@keeforge.com
- Issues: GitHub Issues
Start with AGENTS.md, then open the folder-local README.md closest to the code you are changing. The local docs are the fastest route to current architecture and test guidance.
KeeForge is GPLv3 licensed. See LICENSE for details.