godap

TUI for LDAP directory browsing

TLDR

Connect to LDAP server

$ godap [ldap://server:389]

Connect with authentication

$ godap -D [bind-dn] -W [ldap://server]

Search specific base DN

$ godap -b [ou=users,dc=example,dc=com] [ldap://server]

godap is a terminal user interface for browsing LDAP directories. It allows users to navigate the directory tree, view entries, and perform searches interactively.The tool supports various LDAP authentication methods, TLS/SSL connections, and displays LDAP entries in a readable format.

PARAMETERS

-D, --bind-dn DN

Bind DN for authentication

-W

Prompt for bind password

-w, --password PASSWORD

Bind password (insecure)

-b, --base-dn DN

Base DN for search

-H, --uri URI

LDAP server URI

-Z, --starttls

Use StartTLS

-x, --simple-auth

Use simple authentication

-v, --version

Display version and exit

-h, --help

Display help and exit

KEYBINDINGS

↑/↓

Navigate entries

Enter

View entry details

New search

/ or s

Search current context

Go back

Quit

INSTALL

sudo apk add godap

brew install godap

CAVEATS

Requires LDAP server access. Bind credentials must have appropriate permissions. Large directories may have performance issues. TLS certificate validation depends on system configuration.

HISTORY

godap was created to provide an interactive way to browse LDAP directories from the terminal, similar to GUI LDAP browsers.