rbw

Login to vault

$ rbw login

$ rbw unlock

$ rbw get [entry-name]

$ rbw get --field username [entry-name]

$ rbw list

$ rbw list | grep [pattern]

$ rbw sync

$ rbw add [entry-name]

$ rbw generate [entry-name] [username]

rbw command [options] [args]

rbw is an unofficial command-line Bitwarden client designed for Unix-style workflows, outputting passwords directly to stdout for easy integration with scripts, dmenu, rofi, and other tools. It communicates with Bitwarden servers through a background agent daemon (rbw-agent) that caches the decrypted vault locally for fast retrieval.
The get command retrieves passwords by entry name, while the --field flag accesses specific fields like usernames, TOTP codes, or custom notes. The generate command creates random passwords and stores them directly in the vault. Vault synchronization with rbw sync keeps the local cache current with the server.

login

Authenticate.

Unlock vault.

Lock vault.

Sync with server.

Get password.

List entries.

Add entry.

Edit entry.

Delete entry.

Generate password.

Specific field.

In folder.

~/.config/rbw/config.json

Client configuration specifying the Bitwarden server URL, email address, lock timeout, and pinentry program for master password entry.

Background daemon that maintains the decrypted vault in memory. Started automatically on first rbw command and locks after the configured timeout.

Unofficial client. Some Bitwarden features not supported. Requires rbw-agent daemon.

rbw was created as a command-line Bitwarden client optimized for Unix workflows. It emphasizes scriptability and speed over feature completeness.

pass(1), bw(1), gopass(1)