Show HN: Secret Key – Shamir-based emergency access to a password vault
Description and use
Show HN: Secret Key – Shamir-based emergency access to a password vault offers a secure way to recover access to a password vault using Shamir's Secret Sharing. To adopt it, simply add the library to your project, distribute the key shares to trusted locations, and integrate a recovery check during logout. It’s suitable for prototypes and internal workflows, though you should verify dependencies and maintenance before production use.
Use in a workflow
Show HN: Secret Key – Shamir-based emergency access to a password vault may be useful when its README and activity match a concrete workflow.
Limitations and review notes
Medium: useful for prototypes or internal workflows, with dependency and maintenance checks before production.
- Source: hackernews
- Record date: 2026-11-01T11:53:35.000Z