KDE Keysmith

What KDE Keysmith is

KDE Keysmith generates one-time codes for two-factor logins on Linux. It supports TOTP, which produces time-based passwords, and HOTP, which produces hash-based passwords. The app is described for Plasma Desktop and Plasma Mobile, though Linux is the listed supported platform and desktop is the listed deployment. It works offline and is free and open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later license, with no limits stated. Account settings include an issuer property and advanced HOTP/TOTP token details. Keysmith can also parse otpauth:// URIs and accept them from the command line. KDE lists installation through Discover, AppStream application stores, distribution package managers, and Flathub. KDE provides links to a user forum, bug reporting, and the source code repository; Flathub lists KDE as publisher. No push approvals, encrypted backup, team administration, or mobile app are listed. The listed import formats BibTeX, RIS, and ISI are not explained in relation to its authentication functions.

Who it suits

Keysmith suits Linux desktop users who want a free, open-source way to generate TOTP or HOTP codes offline. It may not suit people who need push approvals, encrypted backup, team administration, or a listed mobile app.

Getting started

1. Open the Keysmith website.
2. Install Keysmith on Linux through Discover, another AppStream store, a distribution package manager, or Flathub.
3. Add an account and configure its issuer if needed.
4. Configure advanced HOTP or TOTP token details, or provide an otpauth:// URI.

Verdict

Keysmith covers core offline TOTP and HOTP generation for Linux, with configurable token details and otpauth:// URI parsing. Its listed capabilities do not include push approvals, encrypted backups, or team administration.