The makers of the password manager Bitwarden have
released desktop versions of the application for Windows, Linux and Mac OS.
The password manager was previously available as a browser extension for major web browsers, as mobile applications for Android and iOS, and a web-version that users could access using any modern browser.
The installer, at least the installer for Windows is offered as a web-installer. This means that the installer requires an active Internet connection to download program components during setup.
The size of the full package, a 30 Megabyte download, hints at the use of Electron. A quick check on
GitHubconfirms it: "The Bitwarden desktop app is written using Electron and Angular". Electron is a popular choice for the development community but some users feel that it bloats programs and impacts performance.
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