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CLI Credential Hub

Securely store and auto-switch logins for multiple CLI tools

Problem
Developers constantly switch between CLIs like Vercel, Codex, and GitHub, each with its own login flow, leaving tokens scattered and forcing frequent re-authentication. A post showcases a tool managing 10 CLI logins; another vents about an X account being locked out unexpectedly, highlighting anxiety around credential security and recoverability.
Solution
A cross-platform desktop app or CLI that encrypts each tool's tokens in the system keychain, supports one-click switching between accounts or environments, and auto-refreshes expiring tokens.
Users
Developers, DevOps engineers, and technical teams juggling multiple cloud and AI CLIs
MVP
Support token storage and switching for 5–10 popular CLIs (Vercel, Codex, GitHub, AWS, Fly.io); encrypt with system keychain; provide a CLI and simple GUI; allow export/import config backups; alert on token expiry
Revenue
One-time purchase $15–29; team tier per seat annually with shared vault and audit logs
Why now
CLI toolchains are fragmenting fast, and demand for both convenience and security is rising; platform vendors have no incentive to build cross-vendor credential management

Source discussions · 3

  1. Hacker NewsX nuked my premium account out of nowhere2↑ 2
  2. Hacker NewsShow HN: Switcheroo – manage logins for 10 CLIs like Vercel, Codex etc.2↑ 1
  3. Hacker NewsShow HN: SaneHosts – Mac GUI for /etc/hosts with Touch ID before writes1↑ 0
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