apple-passwords

Name: apple-passwords
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Author: HybridAI

Retrieve specific credentials from macOS Passwords and Keychain via the security CLI.

126|11|Updated Feb 24, 2026

Search Tags:#macos #apple #passwords #keychain #sensitive data #credential retrieval #security cli

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npx skills add https://github.com/HybridAIOne/hybridclaw --skill apple-passwords

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: apple-passwords
Source: https://github.com/HybridAIOne/hybridclaw/tree/main/skills/apple-passwords
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HybridAIOne/hybridclaw --skill apple-passwords

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you locate a specific saved login or passkey entry in macOS Passwords and Keychain, then read only the credential the user explicitly requests—without dumping sensitive data.

Core Features & Use Cases

Targeted credential discovery: Confirm the exact site, service, or account and prefer metadata lookup before any secret readout.
macOS Passwords app browsing: Use the GUI to browse, visually confirm, and resolve the correct entry when multiple matches exist.
Keychain CLI secret retrieval: Use the built-in security tool to fetch a single generic or internet-password value only when the user explicitly asks for the password.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to read the macOS Keychain password for [email protected] at example.com by confirming the account and explicitly requesting the password value.

Frequently Asked Questions about apple-passwords

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I retrieve a specific password from macOS Keychain using the command line?▼

To retrieve a specific password from macOS Keychain, you must first confirm the exact site and account, then use the built-in `security` CLI tool to read only that explicitly requested credential without dumping sensitive data.

Can I browse macOS Passwords app entries when multiple matches exist for a service?▼

Yes, you can browse the macOS Passwords app GUI to visually confirm and resolve the correct login or passkey entry when multiple matches exist for a specific service before reading the secret.

What is the safest way to look up saved login credentials in macOS?▼

The safest way to look up saved login credentials in macOS is by applying metadata-first behavior to locate the entry, ensuring you read only the explicitly requested secret via the `security` CLI to avoid accidental credential exposure.

Does retrieving a Keychain password require confirming the exact account details first?▼

Yes, retrieving a Keychain password requires confirming the exact site, service, or account first to ensure targeted credential discovery and prevent the accidental exposure of sensitive data during the readout process.

How to prevent accidental credential exposure when fetching a macOS Keychain password?▼

To prevent accidental credential exposure when fetching a macOS Keychain password, use controlled `security` CLI commands to fetch a single generic or internet-password value only when explicitly requested, avoiding full data dumps.