authy facilitates exporting TOTP secrets from your Authy account. It enables users to back up their authentication tokens and migrate them to alternative authenticator applications. The tool achieves this by interacting with Authy's API to retrieve and export the TOTP secrets in a standard Key URI format. This is useful as Authy lacks native functionality for exporting these secrets, leading to difficulties in transitioning to different authentication methods.
authy provides a straightforward method for backing up TOTP secrets, addressing a critical need given Authy's limited export options. It supports encryption with the Authy backup password for enhanced security. The tool leverages command-line interface for flexibility and automation, supporting batch processing with environment variables. It also includes documentation on Authy's protocol, filling a gap in publicly available information.
- Account Export: Exports all TOTP secrets in Key URI format for use with other authenticator apps.
- Encryption: Encrypts the TOTP database with the Authy backup password for secure storage.
- Command-Line Interface: Provides a command-line tool for flexible automation and scripting.
- Batch Processing: Supports batch exporting of secrets using environment variables for password input.
- Key URI Format: Exports secrets in the widely supported Key URI format.
- Documentation: Includes information about Authy's protocol and encryption methods.
- Cross-Platform: Operates on various operating systems where Go is supported.
The project is currently archived due to changes in Authy's API requiring attestation. Development is no longer active and the project has experienced a decrease in maintenance activity. While the core functionality remains, the reliance on deprecated Authy features affects its long-term reliability. Forking and maintenance could restore functionality and address current limitations.
authy benefits users who need to securely back up and migrate their Authy TOTP secrets to other authenticator applications. It is particularly valuable for individuals seeking greater control over their authentication data or desiring compatibility with alternative services. Though archived, it offers a solution for exporting tokens, a functionality not natively provided by Authy, and provides a method to manage TOTP secrets in a portable format.