Confidant

Secret storage service that keeps credentials encrypted in DynamoDB

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Confidant is a secret management service created at Lyft. It stores secrets in Amazon DynamoDB, encrypted at rest, so applications can retrieve credentials without them living in code or configuration files.

Highlights

Encrypted storage of credentials and secrets
A web interface and API for managing and fetching secrets
Documentation for installation, configuration and usage

Status: Lyft archived the repository in February 2025. Existing code and releases remain available, but no new features or fixes are planned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Confidant free and open source?

Yes, Confidant is open source. It is released under the Apache-2.0 license.

What can I use instead of AWS Secrets Manager?

You can use Confidant as a free, open-source alternative to AWS Secrets Manager.

What is Confidant written in?

It is built using Python, JavaScript.

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Project Details

Status Archived
GitHub Stars 1,853
Forks 106
Open Issues 49
Last Commit Feb 14, 2025
License
Apache-2.0
Categories
Developer Tools Security & Privacy

Alternative To

⇄ AWS Secrets Manager

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