Linux · Utilities
Lockpicker
Recover passwords from their hash
by Sjoerd Stendahl
Official site: flathub.org
About Lockpicker
Lockpicker is a password recovery tool based on hashcat. It enabled you to recover a password straight from its hash from a GNOME-native interface, without having to deal
with the hassle of a hashcat syntax.
Lockpicker is meant for academic purposes, and is an ideal tool to start learning about password recovery or to work with CTF (capture the flag) assignments.
Note that Lockpicker ships with vanilla hashcat, and does not provide any functionality that is not available from hashcat itself by design. You can however import your own
wordlists, rule files, hashcat modules or kernels into Lockpicker straight from the GUI.
How to install Lockpicker
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub se.sjoerd.lockpicker
- Open Lockpicker once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lockpicker free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Lockpicker is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Lockpicker from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub se.sjoerd.lockpicker. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Lockpicker safe?
Lockpicker downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
