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rbw vs 1Password CLI: catalog facts
rbw	1Password CLI
Free Free to download and use.	Paid The CLI is a companion to a 1Password account, which is a paid subscription.
Linux, Command line	macOS, Command line
Background agent avoids manual lock and unlock steps Easier to script than the official Bitwarden CLI	Secret references keep plaintext secrets out of code Biometric sign-in
Unofficial client, not supported by Bitwarden Author considers it feature-complete, so new features depend on contributors	Requires a 1Password account Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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