KeePassXC 2.8 Arrives with a Qt 6 Interface and Wayland Auto-Type Support
KeePassXC 2.8.0 brings several long-awaited features to the open-source password manager, including a Qt 6 interface, automatic typing on Wayland, fingerprint unlocking on Linux, and an experimental AArch64 AppImage.
The move to Qt 6 has been in development for some time. The app’s appearance and behaviour remain largely familiar, though the update may look sharper on high-resolution displays and gives KeePassXC access to newer platform and security capabilities.
Auto-Type lets KeePassXC enter saved login details directly into another app’s fields, avoiding the need to copy and paste. The feature now works on Wayland through XDG Desktop Portals.
Linux users can also enable Quick Unlock to open a database with a fingerprint via Polkit, rather than entering the master password every time. Version 2.8.0 additionally supports remote databases hosted on services such as WebDAV and SFTP.
The Linux AppImage receives several improvements, including changes intended to reduce errors when downloading website favicons and checking for updates. It can now create and refresh its desktop menu entry, and uses systemd-run when available to support Wayland Auto-Type on GNOME and KDE.
Other changes include:
- Configurable keyboard shortcuts
- A fix for lockups on systems with fewer than two CPU cores
keyutilsbundled with the Snap package- Support for generating RSA, ECDSA, and Ed25519 keys
- Proton Pass imports that include Wi-Fi and SSH keys
The release also includes additional fixes and security patches. See the official changelog for the full list.
KeePassXC is available for major operating systems from its official download page. Ubuntu users can install it through the KeePassXC PPA or Flathub. The team maintains a Snap package, but recommends Flatpak for users seeking a sandboxed installation.