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Authenticator vs andcli: catalog facts
Authenticator	andcli
Free Free and open source under the GPL 3.0 or later.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Linux	Windows, Command line
Supports both TOTP and HOTP codes Fits in with the GNOME desktop	Shows 2FA codes directly in the terminal Actively maintained
Built for Linux desktops only Codes live on the desktop rather than on a phone you carry	Terminal only, with no graphical interface Small project with limited documentation
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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