Auth & Identity

password-prompt

Cross-platform masked prompt for secure input handling

Status
UnmaintainedGitHub repository has been archived.
Last checked
Aging · Sep 1, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

Password-prompt is a cross-platform tool that allows developers to securely handle user inputs by masking them, ensuring sensitive information like passwords are not exposed during entry.

password-prompt stands out as a lightweight, cross-platform solution specifically designed to handle secure inputs in command-line and Node.js applications without the need for extensive setup.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Developers building CLI tools that require secure input handling

  • Node.js developers needing a simple way to mask user inputs

  • Projects where sensitive information must be entered securely without exposure

Look elsewhere if

  • Applications requiring real-time data processing or streaming

  • Scenarios where complex UI interactions are necessary for input handling

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

  1. 01

    Limited language support beyond JavaScript

    Primary language is JavaScript, with limited official support for other languages.

  2. 02

    Small community and slow development pace

    GitHub repository shows low activity and few contributors.

  3. 03

    Poor documentation for advanced use cases

    Official docs are basic, lacking examples for complex scenarios.

What it does well

  • Cross-platform compatibility

  • Masked input for security

  • Simple and lightweight

Pricing

Free tier
YesOpen source — free to use
Paid from
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise plan
No

Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.

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